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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.

Piraeus Port Sees Cruise Passengers Double in First Half of 2023

Cruise activity in Piraeus showed a dynamic return to pre-pandemic levels in the first half of the year.

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.

Upgraded Ports of Patra and Piraeus to Enhance Greece’s Transport

Upgraded infrastructure and planning at Patra and Piraeus ports are expected to boost Greek economy.

Greece Welcomes More Than 4 Million Cruise Passengers in 2022

Cruise tourism to Greece picked up pace in 2022 with 48 Greek ports welcoming 4.38 million passengers.

Master Plan for Piraeus Port Upgrade Approved

The master plan for the upgrade of Piraeus Port, which includes a 600-million-euro investment for its expansion, has been approved.

Almost 800 Cruise Ships to Make Port Calls at Piraeus

Greece’s largest port, Piraeus, will be welcoming nearly 800 cruise ship arrivals in 2023.

Piraeus Port Authority Makes Cruise Tourism a Top Priority

The Piraeus Port Authority is moving ahead with actions to establish Greece’s largest port into a major homeport in the Mediterranean.

Piraeus Port Authority Receives 3 Certifications for Sustainability Standards

The Piraeus Port Authority has received three ISO certifications for its commitment to implementing best practices in solutions for quality, environmental and energy management.

Greece to See More Cruise Ship Arrivals at Ports this Year, Says ELIME

More cruise ship arrivals to Greek ports this year are expected compared to 2019, according to the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME).

Greece Takes First Step to Create Museum of Underwater Antiquities in Piraeus

The Piraeus Port Authority has handed over a 1934 silo to the Greek Culture Ministry so that it may be converted into a Museum of Underwater Antiquities.

High Court Decision Stops Key Investments at Piraeus Port

Greece’s highest court has temporarily halted important investments at the country’s largest port in Piraeus.

Piraeus Port Authority Among Most Sustainable Companies in Greece for 2022

The Piraeus Port Authority is included on the list of the “Most Sustainable Companies in Greece for 2022” released by the QualityNet Foundation.

Piraeus: Plans for Underwater Antiquities Museum Get Approval

Greece’s Council of Museums has given the green light for the creation of an Underwater Antiquities Museum on the coastal front of Piraeus.

Piraeus to Welcome More than 700 Cruise Ships in 2022

More than 700 cruise ships are expected at the port of Piraeus in 2022 with more than 60 percent concerning homeport arrivals.

Cruise Segment Gives Boost to Piraeus Port’s Revenue

The cruise, car handling and coastal shipping segments gave a boost to the Piraeus Port Authority's revenue in the first half of 2021.

Port Authority Takes Actions to Make Piraeus Sustainable

The Piraeus Port Authority is aiming to implement a series of actions that will upgrade the country’s largest port bringing it in line with “green” policies.

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.

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.

Piraeus’ Landmark Tower to Get New Lease on Life

An abandoned tower in the heart of Piraeus will get a new lease on life after the Piraeus Municipality signed a concession deal for its redevelopment.