A rise in fuel prices has forced Greece’s coast shipping companies to raise prices. After over a decade of price stability, fares on Ferries according to Mihalis Sakellis, chairman of the Association of Passenger Ship Operators.
Cruise News
Viking Ocean Cruises Launches New “Greek Odyssey”
Viking Cruises has announced a new 11-day cruise itinerary, Greek Odyssey, which will allow guests to explore the ancient empires of antiquity of the Aegean over the calm winter season. Sailing roundtrip from Athens beginning in January 2021
MG Yachts Offers Special October Sailing Charter Deals
MG Yachts invites sailing enthusiasts to investigate special sailing yacht charter offers to explore the tailor-made islands and coastlines of Greece in October.
Greece’s Sustainable Tourism: Which Way to the Future?
he Greek Tourism Ministry and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) just announced increased cooperation for developing best practices for optimizing Greece’s booming tourism. But is their focus sustainable for the long term?
Seajets Adds High-speed ‘World Champion Jet’ to Fleet
Seajets has just announced having added the 88 meter long “World Champion Jet” to its fleet. The passenger ship listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for speed can carry up to 1,200 passengers and 215 vehicle
Blue Star Ferries Social Responsibility Program
News from Blue Star Ferries about an educational and cultural initiative for primary school children from the Aegean islands speaks volumes for the ferry lines’ contributions to culture and investing in the future.
Azamara Club Cruises Announces New Destinations
Azamara Club Cruises®, the cruise line known for its Destination Immersion® programming, today revealed its 2018-19 sailings for the brand’s newest addition, Azamara PursuitSM.
Aiolos Kenteris High Speed Ferry Auction Draws Zero Bids
In a first-ever “electronic” auction for the high-speed passenger ferry “Aiolos Kenteris” the vessel received zero bids on a minimum price set at €6.5 million. Another auction is expected soon.
MSC Meraviglia Gets Stellar Sendoff from Sophia Loren
Earlier this month Switzerland-based cruise MSC Cruises christened the MSC Meraviglia at a ceremony in Le Havre, France highlighted by film legend Sophia Loren. MSC Cruises’ biggest ship ever, the 171,598-ton Meraviglia is a $1 billion dollar, 19 deck supership capable of carrying 5,714 passengers.
Uniworld Christens New Brand for Youthful Adventure Seekers
According to news from the Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, the company is creating a new product for Millennials. U BY UNIWORLD, set to launch sales in March 2017 and begin sailings in early 2018.
Windstar Picked as USA TODAY’s #1 Best Boutique Cruise Line
The small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has been named USA TODAY’s #1 Best Boutique Cruise Line” on top of being named to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Gold List for 5th Year Running.
Agents Can Win a Cruise Aboard Princess Cruises’ Newest Ship
In news from Princess Cruises, the line is offering 200 travel agents the chance to win a cruise on its newest ship, Majestic Princess, when the ship launches later in 2017.