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New Cruise Passenger Fees on Greek Islands

Manuel Santos

According to a Greek government update, a new fee structure will impact cruise passengers visiting Greece from June 1 to September 30, 2025. Those arriving at Mykonos and Santorini will pay a charge of €20 per individual. Other islands will welcome them with a much lower fee of €5. This announcement from Tourism Minister Olga […]

Greece: Steps Toward a New Cruise Framework

Manuel Santos

Greece Caps Cruise Ships to Santorini and MykonosGreece’s Cruise Boom: $908.4M Travel WindfallHeraklion Port: A Cruise Destination on the Rise Government announcements are expected soon amid preparations for fresh cruise regulations (Kathimerini report in Greek). Central to the discussions is the challenge of managing visitor overload. In places like Santorini, residents feel the weight of […]

Greek Ferries Offer Rough Sailing and Stinky Toilets This Season

Phil Butler

This summer in Greece is extremely hot, and the effects are felt everywhere, including aboard island ferries. State broadcaster ERT reported yesterday that a passenger aboard a ferry headed from Crete to Athens lost his cool over a toilet situation. According to the report, the passenger assaulted a crewmember over an issue with the ship’s […]

Viking Vesta to Debut in July 2025

Manuel Santos

Viking Vesta has entered its final construction phase following a traditional float-out ceremony at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona.

Majestic Titans of the Ocean: The World’s Largest Cruise Ships

Manuel Santos

Cruise ships beautifully showcase human ingenuity, where massive size intersects with opulent luxury to create floating metropolises. Here, we delve into the five most magnificent ocean liners that captivate with their dimensions, ownership, and extraordinary amenities. Icon of the Seas Royal Caribbean International owns the Icon of the Seas, the current monarch of maritime grandeur. […]