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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.

Piraeus Port Sees Strong Revenues from Cruise, Ferry Travel in 2023

Cruise travel and coastal shipping activities drive Piraeus Port Authority revenues up in 2023.

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.

Greece Sets Tapping into Cruise Segment High on the Agenda

The Greek tourism and shipping ministries have prioritized policies that will increase cruise ship arrivals in 2024 and safeguard destinations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Costa Cruises Kicks Off Itineraries from Piraeus, Greece

Costa Cruises has announced its offer for Greek cruise enthusiasts who this season have different opportunities to embark from the port of Piraeus in Athens.

MSC Lirica Sets Sail from Piraeus for Summer 2022

MSC Cruises has based its MSC Lirica cruise ship in Greece for the summer 2022 season and for the first time its guests can embark in Piraeus.

Piraeus to Play Major Role for MSC Cruises in 2021

The Greek port of Piraeus is expected to play a major role in MSC Cruises' Eastern Mediterranean cruise programme in 2021, with guests embarking there for the first time.

Piraeus to Welcome More Cruise Ship Arrivals in 2019

Cruise ship arrivals at the Piraeus Port for 2019 are expected to grow by 15.8 percent, according to the Piraeus Port Authority (PPA).