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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.

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.

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.

Cruise Segment in Greece Marking Steady Growth

The cruise segment in Greece is fast approaching pre-Covid 2019 levels, with over 5 million passengers expected this year.

Greek Court Puts Three Piraeus Port Extension Projects on Hold

Greece’s highest court decides to suspend three key investment projects at Piraeus Port after calls by residents.  

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.

Thessaloniki: Cruise Tourism Success a Result of Fruitful Partnerships

Building successful partnerships among key stakeholders in Thessaloniki helped place the Greek destination on the world cruise map.

Piraeus Port: Cruise Business Back to Normal, 2022 Best Year of Revenue

2022 was the best year ever for Piraeus Port in both revenue and profitability with the cruise segment leading the way.

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.

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.

Cruise Industry Leaders to Converge at 7th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in Thessaloniki

Top executives and leaders from the international cruise sector will come together at the 7th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum to discuss the industry's challenges and potential.

Celestyal Announces Acquisition of New Cruise Ship

Celestyal has acquired a new vessel, which will undergo an extensive, 20-million-euro refurbishment and technical maintenance overhaul before entering service.

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.

Looking for a Cruise this Fall? Just Sail with the ‘Eclectic Aegean’ and Celestyal!

Celestyal Cruises returns with the 7-night “Eclectic Aegean” itinerary from October 22 until November 12, calling at Istanbul, Kavala, Thessaloniki, Volos, Santorini and Athens.

Appetite for Cruise Holidays Outdoes Pre-pandemic 2019 Levels

Interest in cruise travel is picking up fast exceeding pre-pandemic 2019 levels, according to data presented during the 5th Adriatic Sea Forum in Bari, Italy.

Thessaloniki Cruise Ship Arrivals Rise Tenfold from 2019

The port of the Greek city of Thessaloniki is expected to close this year with a total of 60 cruise ship arrivals compared to just six calls in 2019, a tenfold increase.

CLIA Optimistic About Greece Cruise Travel in 2022 and Beyond

Greece is expected to see a significant increase in cruise ship calls from this year, according to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

Cruise Body CLIA at Posidonia 2022 with Sustainability on its Agenda

Representatives of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) attended the Posidonia 2022 shipping event in Greece with a sustainability agenda focused on the momentum of the dynamic resumption of cruise travel.