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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.

MSC Cruises Bringing 500,000 Passengers to Greece this Season

MSC Cruises, the world's third-largest cruise brand, will have six different ships calling to Greek shores this season.

MSC Cruises Expands to Year-round Operation in Greece

MSC Cruises has announced winter calls to Greek ports, expanding operation in Greece to year-round.

Celebrity Infinity Calls in Thessaloniki with Over 1,600 Passengers

Celebrity Cruises has booked a total of 20 calls to Thessaloniki this year, up from six in 2023.

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.

Celestyal Introduces New ‘Journey’ Cruise Ship to Tourism Professionals

Celestyal introduced its newly acquired cruise ship Celestyal Journey to a large audience of tourism professionals and journalists.

Celestyal Cruises will Temporarily Suspend Calls to Israel

Celestyal Cruises has decided to temporarily remove Israel from its “Three Continents” itinerary until the end of November this year.

Holland America Line’s ‘Nieuw Statendam’ Cruise Ship Comes to Piraeus

The Nieuw Statendam vessel of Holland America Line was presented to a group of Greek travel agents and tourism professionals while it was docked in the port of Piraeus.

Thessaloniki’s New Cruise Terminal to Welcome Passengers in June

A new cruise terminal at the port of Thessaloniki is near completion and this summer will be up and running to welcome passengers.

MSC Cruises ‘Musica’ Ship Homeports for First Time in Greece

MSC Cruises is basing a new ship - the MSC Musica - in the port of Piraeus in Greece for the summer 2023 season.

Greece Sees Yachting as Powerful Tool for Economic Growth

Greece has all the features that make it one of the most attractive destinations for yachting in Europe, according to the Tourism Ministry.

Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum: Smaller Islands on the Radar of Major Luxury Cruise Companies

Smaller islands are on the radar of major luxury cruise companies but their inclusion on itineraries is not without challenges, according to industry professionals at the recent 7th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in Thessaloniki.

Posidonia Forum 2023: Expectations High for Cruise Tourism in Greece

Greece is as an important cruise hub in the Mediterranean with great potential for further growth, according to Cruise Lines International Association.

CLIA: Global Cruise Industry on its Way to Pre-pandemic Growth

At the 7th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in Thessaloniki, CLIA is addressing the major topics, challenges and opportunities that will shape the cruise industry’s agenda in coming years.

Report: Adriatic Welcomes 3.5 Million Cruise Passenger Movements in 2022

Risposte Turismo gives a sneak preview of the new edition of its Adriatic Sea Tourism Report prior to the upcoming Adriatic Sea Forum 2023 event in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Posidonia Forum to Unveil Benefits of Cruise Tourism for Thessaloniki

The benefits of cruising for the local community of Thessaloniki will be unveiled at the upcoming Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 2023.

Celestyal’s New ‘Journey’ Cruise Ship to Set Sail from September

Celestyal Cruises has announced that its newest ship - the Celestyal Journey - will be ready to take to the seas this autumn.

Luxury Cruise to Dominate the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in Greece

The appeal of Greece for luxury cruising will be one of the main highlights of the upcoming 7th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum this April in Thessaloniki.

Celestyal Cruises Removes Covid-19 Protocols for 2023 Season

Celestyal Cruises will remove its Covid-19 vaccination, proof of Covid recovery and pre-departure testing requirements for all guests on sailings commencing on or after 2 March 2023.

Thessaloniki to Host 2023 Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum

The prestigious Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum will take place for the first time in the Greek port city of Thessaloniki in 2023.