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Greek Cruise Stakeholders Requesting Port Infrastructure Upgrades

Cruise stakeholders in Greece are calling for the immediate upgrade of key port infrastructure in order to facilitate cruise ship approaches.

Greece Sets Tapping into Cruise Segment High on the Agenda

The Greek tourism and shipping ministries have prioritized policies that will increase cruise ship arrivals in 2024 and safeguard destinations.

Piraeus Port Welcomes Over 1.5 Million Cruise Passengers in 2023

Piraeus Port in Greece achieved a historical record in 2023 by welcoming some 1.5 million cruise passengers in total, compared to 880,000 in 2022.

MSC Cruises Launches New Global Campaign ‘For a Greater Beauty’

MSC Cruises is inviting the world to discover the beauty of cruising in a more conscious way through its new global marketing campaign – “For a greater beauty” – across more than 30 countries.

CLIA Presents Cruise Industry’s 5-year Action Plan for Greece

CLIA has a plan to maximise the benefits to Greece from cruising and help unlock its potential for sustainable growth as a cruise hub.

Thessaloniki Officially Welcomes New ‘Alexander the Great’ Cruise Terminal

The Thessaloniki Port Authority officially opened its new cruise terminal - named “Alexander the Great” - at Pier 2.

Cruise Experts allCruises.gr Launch Slow Cruising and Luxury Products

Cruise experts allCruises.gr launch new slow cruising and luxury cruising products on Greek market.

Royal Caribbean Reveals Name of Next ‘Icon’ Class Cruise Ship: ‘Star of the Seas’

"Star of the Seas" is the name of the next Icon class ship of Royal Caribbean, which will offer cruise travelers their next "revolutionary vacation".

Patmos First Dodecanese Island to Get Approval for Seaplane Flights

Patmos is the first Dodecanese island that received approval to operate seaplanes, according to Hellenic Seaplanes.

Cruise Traveler Spending Stays On Board, Says Study

Cruise passenger spending appears to stay onboard rather than at stopover destinations found a Norway study.

Cruise Line Cunard Enables Shore Power Capability Across Entire Fleet

Cunard’s entire fleet is now able to connect to shore power, reducing emissions at port.

CLIA to Host Innovation Expo and European Summit in Genoa

CLIA Innovation Expo and European Summit to focus on innovation, sustainability, and community in Genoa, Italy.

Celestyal Cruises Appoints Anna Gregori to New Position of Vice President Brand & Customer Journey

Celestyal Cruises has appointed Anna Gregori to the new position of Vice President Brand & Customer Journey.

Celebrity Cruises Ships to Call at Royal Caribbean’s Private Island ‘Perfect Day at CocoCay’

Celebrity Cruises has announced a revamped Caribbean program for Summer 2024, featuring visits to Royal Caribbean’s private island and increased year-round sailings.

Celebrity Cruises: New ‘Ascent’ Ship to Debut in November

The Celebrity Ascent ship will deliver a “resort at sea” experience with Caribbean-Mediterranean itineraries, enhanced dining and exciting entertainment.

‘Enchanted Princess’ Ship Sets Sail for Mediterranean Cruises from Piraeus Port

A group of Greek travel agents had the opportunity to tour the Enchanted Princess ship of Princess Cruise Lines at Piraeus port.

Celestyal Appoints Janet Parton as VP of Business Development – UK, Europe & Australia

Celestyal Cruises will expand its presence in key markets following the appointment of Janet Parton as Vice President, Business Development – UK, Europe & Australia.

Cruising the Saronic Gulf Islands with Meandros Tours

Meandros Tours once again has set sail in and is offering visitors in Greece the chance to discover the beauty of the Saronic Gulf islands.

Op-Ed: ‘The cruise world is aiming to become one of the most sustainable tourism forms’ – Marie-Caroline Laurent, CLIA Europe

CLIA Europe Director General Marie-Caroline Laurent talks to GTP and highlights that cruise lines are investing significantly to make cruise travel one of the most sustainable forms of tourism.

CLIA: Cruise Tourism is an Opportunity for Greek Travel Agents

Travel agents in Greece should view cruise tourism as an opportunity to increase or diversify their offer, according to Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) Andy Harmer, Managing Director, UK & Ireland.