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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.

‘Cruise in Greece’ Relaunching Aegina-Moni-Agistri Day Excursions from April 1

Cruise in Greece, a company offering unique one-day excursions to the islands of Agistri, Moni and Aegina, will be welcoming travelers back to its cruises as of April 1.

Greece Breaks All Cruise Records in 2023, Says Hellenic Ports Association

Greece broke all cruise records in 2023 with 49 Greek ports welcoming 5,230 cruise ship arrivals and 7,003,150 passengers.

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".

Cunard and Mr. Brainwash Partner to Create Mural on Queen Elizabeth Ship

Cunard partners with pop artist Mr. Brainwash to create mural on Queen Elizabeth cruise ship.

Cruise Ships Not Banned from Amsterdam, Says Industry Group CLIA

The cruise industry’s trade body refuted reports that Amsterdam would be banning cruise ships to fight overtourism.

Greece and Piraeus Among Top Luxury Cruise Destinations in June

Greece and Piraeus are among the most popular luxury cruise hotspots this month, according to CruiseCompete’s latest survey on global cruise trends.

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.

Cunard Appoints Katie McAlister as President

Luxury British cruise line, Cunard, has appointed Katie McAlister as president to lead the company’s expansion plans and maximize growth opportunities.

CLIA – SEA Europe Urge EU to Include Cruise Ship Building in Net Zero Act

Cruise lines, shipyards and marine equipment makers are calling on Europe to include cruise ship building and maritime technology in the Net Zero Industry Act.

Greece Welcomes More Than 4 Million Cruise Passengers in 2022

Cruise tourism to Greece picked up pace in 2022 with 48 Greek ports welcoming 4.38 million passengers.

Greece One of the World’s Top Family Holiday Destinations

Greece is among the ten best destinations for families to visit in 2023, according to a list released by The Family Vacation Guide.

Crete: New Collaboration to Promote Heraklion’s Gastronomy to Cruise Passengers

The port of Heraklion, Crete, will host a year round exhibition space that will introduce the local gastronomy to cruise passengers, according to an agreement signed between the city’s municipal and port officials.

Greece Tops ‘World’s Most Popular Luxury Cruise Destinations’ List in October

Greece and the ports of Piraeus, Santorini, Mykonos and Rhodes were among the most requested luxury cruise destinations in October, according to a report by CruiseCompete.

WTM 2022: Beach Holidays Still Number-one Choice of Brits, City Breaks Come Second

UK holidaymakers mainly prefer vacations by the beach, according to the WTM London 2022 industry report.

Piraeus Port Authority Makes Cruise Tourism a Top Priority

The Piraeus Port Authority is moving ahead with actions to establish Greece’s largest port into a major homeport in the Mediterranean.

Athens to Host 1st Public Health Congress on Maritime Transport

Athens is the host destination of the inaugural “Public Health Congress 2022 on Maritime Transport and Ports: sailing to the post-COVID-19 era”.

Adriatic’s Cruise, Ferry and Yacht Players to Meet at Maritime Forum in Bari, Italy

Players in the cruise, ferry and nautical sectors from the seven countries flanking the Adriatic will gather in Bari, Italy, for the 5th edition of the Adriatic Sea Forum during October 6-7.

New EU Border Rules Top CLIA Dialogue

The new EU border rules starting in 2023 and the ways they will affect passenger flows at port terminals topped the agenda of an event of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).