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Avant Mar Hotel on Paros Opens its Doors on April 26

The 5-star boutique hotel Avant Mar on Paros, stretching across the crystal-clear waters of Piperi Beach, will be welcoming back its guests as of April 26.

Seajets’ New High-speed Vessel Arrives in Piraeus Port

The latest member of Seajets’ family, EuroChampion Jet, which can transport 1,500 passengers and 380 vehicles, is ready to be painted in the company's livery.

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.

February 28 Strike in Greece to Affect Public Transport, Ferry & Air Travel

Transportation in Athens will be disrupted on Wednesday, February 28, as transport employees will participate in a strike and work stoppages.

Celebrity Cruises Chooses Piraeus, Greece, as Homeport for ‘Infinity’ Ship

Celebrity Cruises has chosen Piraeus, Greece, as the homeport for its revamped "Infinity" vessel, which will offer seven to 11-night sailings until October.

New Attica Governor Aims to Establish the Region as Key Tourism Destination

The promotion of Attica Region’s tourism offerings to the world will be a priority of Governor Nikos Hardalias.

CLIA Navigates Greek Maritime Students Through World of Cruising

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) organized an educational cruise ship visit for postgraduate students of the University of Piraeus onboard the MSC Splendida in Piraeus.

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.

Piraeus Port Upgrade and Expansion Works to Resume

Greece’s Environment Ministry approved environmental terms for improvements at Piraeus Port.

Piraeus Invites All to 2nd Taste Festival for ‘Seafood and More’

The Municipality of Piraeus will hold its second “Piraeus Taste Festival: Seafood and More” event on World Tourism Day.

Piraeus Port Sees ‘Impressive’ 85% Increase in Cruise Passengers in Jan-Aug

The port in Piraeus, the largest port in Greece and one of the largest in Europe, saw a 85% increase in cruise passengers from January to August.

Greek Shipping Minister Resigns After Backlash Over Blue Horizon Comments

Greece’s shipping minister resigned after facing backlash over comments on the incident involving the Blue Horizon ferry.

Blue Horizon: Attica Group CEO Resigns After Drowning of Antonis Karyotis

Attica Group CEO Spyros Paschalis stepped down from his position on Thursday following the tragic death of Antonis Karyotis at the port of Piraeus.

Man Drowns in Piraeus Port After Being Pushed Off Blue Horizon Ferry

A 36-year-old man died after being forcefully pushed off a ferry departing from Piraeus Port.

Eurail/Interrail Offer Discount Pass to the Greek Islands

Eurail and Interrail have launched a new Greek Islands Pass for EU and non-EU citizens to visit the Greek islands this summer.

Minoan Lines’ High-speed Santorini Palace Sails the Cyclades this Summer

Minoan Lines' luxurious high-speed Santorini Palace vessel is operating routes to the most popular islands of the Cyclades this summer.

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.

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.

Sea Days 2023: Piraeus Celebrates Maritime Heritage and Cultural Diversity

Discover the rich maritime heritage of Piraeus at Sea Days 2023, offering a vibrant celebration of culture, entertainment, and captivating performances.

Easter Schedule: Reduced Athens Public Transport Services

During Easter, Athens' public transport will operate on reduced schedules, according to the Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA).