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Royal Caribbean Sets Sail for New Adventures with ‘Symphony of the Seas’

Royal Caribbean recently welcomed the new “Symphony of the Seas” ship and announced that its maiden 7-night Mediterranean voyage will depart on April 7 from Barcelona.

Royal Caribbean Registers Cruise Ships with HELMEPA

Royal Caribbean Cruises has become a member of the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (HELMEPA) and registered 12 cruise ships under its management.

Royal Caribbean Unveils New Features of ‘Symphony of the Seas’

Royal Caribbean International is set to offer a new vacation experience and redefine family travel with the launch of its new ship "Symphony of the Seas" in 2018.

Royal Caribbean’s ‘Symphony of the Seas’ Completes Next Phase of Construction

The newest member of Royal Caribbean International's Oasis class of ships, Symphony of the Seas, is now one step closer to full completion as her April 2018 debut approaches.

New Luxurious ‘Ovation of the Seas’ Docks at Piraeus

The Ovation of the Seas, one of the largest cruise ships of Royal Caribbean International, arrived in the port of Piraeus on Sunday, May 15.

‘Tourism Awards 2016’ Spotlight Shines on Greece’s Best Practices

The best practices of Greek companies and organizations in all sectors of travel, hospitality and leisure and initiatives that encourage innovation and the quality of Greek tourism were rewarded on Wednesday, April 6, at the glitzy awards ceremony of the Tourism Awards 2016.

‘Quantum of the Seas’ Super Smartship Hits Greek Shores

Shipping Minister Thodoris Dritsas, Deputy Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and the US Ambassador to Greece David Pearce were at the port of Piraeus on Monday morning to welcome the Quantum of the Seas, one of the largest cruisers to dock at the Greek port.

Cabotage Still An Issue For Cruise Companies

The Association of Passenger Ship Owners recently requested from the tourism ministry a solution for the upgrading of legislation to allow foreign-flag cruise ships to use Greece as a homeport.

Asian Adventure From Athens

One of the first foreign-flag cruise ships to begin its itinerary from Athens, Azamara Quest, docked in Piraeus last month.

Celebrity Cruises Patron of the Fine Arts in International Waters

Celebrity Cruises, whose general sales agent in Greece is Navigator Travel, recently provided its passengers with an autonomous tour guide device for its fine art collection on seven vessels of the company's fleet.

Millennium Cruise Ship Calls Into Piraeus

Last month, Celebrity Cruises' Millennium stopped into the port of Piraeus while on a cruise of the Mediterranean. This ship, inaugurated in 2000, has a capacity for 1,950 guests.

New Cruise Concept Draws Younger Crowds

Cruises are a serious vacation alternative for younger people, said Andreas Stylianopoulos, general manager of Navigator Travel, at a recent press conference aboard Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas.

Luxury Cruise Operator Looks to Expansion in Greece

Navigator Travel is now representing Silversea Cruises in Greece. Silversea, a luxury cruise company, has a fleet of four six-star ships (with two more under construction) that travel to ports throughout the world. The company's high quality cruises, explains Aris Zarpaneli of...

Cruise Sales At Home Drop Significantly

It's not only local cruise companies -- for the first half of this year cruise passengers on Greek vessels are down some 30% over the same period last year -- that face difficulties this year.
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