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WTA 2021: Athens Nominated for Title of Europe’s Leading City Break Destination

Athens is in the running for the title of Europe’s Leading City Break Destination for 2021 at the 28th World Travel Awards (WTA).

#My_Piraeus Photo Contest Kicks Off

The Municipality of Piraeus is inviting professional and amateur photographers to share their view of the city through a photo contest running under the hashtag #My_Piraeus.

Piraeus Port Authority to Create New Park, Bike Lane

The Piraeus Port Authority has announced plans to create a new playground and bicycle lane at the city’s port for residents and visitors.

Piraeus Port Gets Passenger Disembarkation Platform for Emergencies

The Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) has created a new passenger disembarkation platform for emergencies at the Piraeus port.

Celestyal Announces 2021 Cruise Season Start Date, New Terminal at Lavrion Port

Celestyal Cruises has announced its 2021 season resumption date and new dedicated terminal at Lavrion Port for its 3- and 4-night Iconic Aegean itineraries.

Piraeus Port Authority Gets 3 ISO Management System Certificates from Lloyd’s Register

The Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) has been awarded with three ISO management system certificates by Lloyd's Register.

TUI First to Start Cruises in Greece

TUI Cruises has become the first company to offer itineraries in Greece, after successfully restarting cruise travel from German ports.

MSC Cruises Postpones Restart of ‘Magnifica’ Sailings

MSC Cruises has postponed the restart of cruises with its Magnifica ship until September 26.

MSC Cruises Includes Greece in Restart Plans

MSC Cruises announced that it will soon resume cruises in the Mediterranean with Greek destinations included in its itineraries.

Minoan Lines Officially Inaugurates Kydon Palace Cruise Ferry

Minoan Lines officially inaugurated "Kydon Palace", the newest cruise ferry of its fleet, during a ceremony held at the port of Piraeus.

Seajets to Start Aegean Itineraries on July 3

Seajets, on July 3 will restart its itineraries from the ports of Piraeus, Lavrion and Heraklion, Crete, to over 30 destinations in the Aegean sea.

ANEK: Piraeus-Chania Route Back on Schedule with Elyros Ferry

ANEK Lines’ Elyros ferry has returned to the Piraeus–Crete route with daily departures from Piraeus and Chania.

ANEK Lines Promises Safe Ferry Travel to Crete

ANEK Lines promises safe ferry travel on its Piraeus – Crete routes in accordance with the measures announced by Greek authorities for the post-Covid-19 period.

Minoan Lines Offers Discounts on Ferry Tickets for Vulnerable Groups

Minoan Lines has announced its support to Greece's vulnerable groups through the offer of special discounts on ferry tickets for the Piraeus – Crete route.

Minoan Lines: Special Ticket Discount for Greece’s ICU Medical Staff

In an act of solidarity and gratitude, Minoan Lines announced that it is offering a special ticket discount to the ICU medical staff of Greece’s 13 Covid-19 referral hospitals.

Municipality Invites Travelers to Visit #PiraeusfromHome

The Municipality of Piraeus has launched the #PiraeusfromHome campaign to promote the port city's unique features and locations.

Covid-19: Major Drop in Passenger Traffic for Greek Ferries

Passenger traffic on Greece's coastal shipping transport services significantly decreased by 76.25 percent between March 16-22.

Seajets Launches Two New Routes to Serve More Destinations

Seajets has launched two new routes from the ports of Lavrio and Piraeus that serve a total of seven Greek destinations.

Greece-Cyprus Ministers Discuss Possibility of Ferry Link

Greece and Cyprus are in talks about the possibility of launching a much talked about ferry link between the two countries.

Cruise Ship and Passenger Arrivals to Greece Rise in 2019

Cruise passenger traffic to Greece improved in 2019 against 2018, increasing by 15.64%, according to data by the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME).