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Cruise News

Celebrate the Semiquincentennial of the U.S. with Princess Cruises

Iorgos Pappas

Discover Princess Cruises’ 2026 offerings for the semiquincentennial of the U.S. with stunning Canada & New England voyages.

1 year ago

Princess Cruises Unveils Unmissable Cyber Sale for 2024-2026 Voyages

Manuel Santos

Princess Cruises has announced its most extensive Cyber Sale yet, offering mega discounts and exclusive benefits for bookings made between November 1 and 25, 2024.

1 year ago

Star Princess to Debut in Fall 2025

Manuel Santos

A Sun Princess replica, the Star Princess upholds Princess Cruises’ reputation for elegance and innovation. It will set sail in the fall of 2025.

1 year ago

Greek Ferries Strike on October 22-23

Iorgos Pappas

Ferry services across Greece will come to a standstill on October 22 and 23 due to a planned 48-hour strike.

1 year ago

ANEK LINES Kissamos to Sail on the Chania – Piraeus Route

Iorgos Pappas

Chania to Piraeus service now alternates between the vessels “Kissamos” and “Eleftherios Venizelos” taking over from “Elyros” during its scheduled maintenance period.

1 year ago

Seabourn Announces Solar Eclipse Cruises for 2026

Victoria Udrea

Seabourn sets sail with two exceptional solar eclipse cruises in August 2026. Tickets are available starting October 10, 2024.

1 year ago

Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Majestic Norwegian Luna

Argophilia Travel News

Norwegian Luna will offer enticing Caribbean journeys from Miami starting April 4, 2026.

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

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.

1 year ago

Greece Caps Cruise Ships to Santorini and Mykonos

Kostas Raptis

Beginning in 2025, cruise ships to Santorini and Mykonos will be limited to tackle overtourism.

1 year ago

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