Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

  • Crete
  • Greece
  • Food
  • Eastern Europe
  • Real Estate
  • World
  • Travel Technology

Cruise News

Norwegian Pearl Voyages Interrupted Over Ship Repairs

Argophilia Travel News

st week it was announced that Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Norwegian Pearl European cruise was cut short due to needed repairs.

6 years ago

A New Ferry Will Link Piraeus Port with Chios and Lesvos Islands

Argophilia Travel News

A new sea link between the port of Piraeus, initially with Mesta on Chios island and afterward with the port of Sigri on Mytilene is effect.

6 years ago

Celebrity Edge Superliner Visits Aegean Ports of Call

Phil Butler

The new luxury cruise ship named ‘Celebrity Edge’ is sailing the Aegean for as part of an 11-night Eastern Mediterranean cruise package

6 years ago

Aegean Dreams: eXclusive Gulets 24-meter M/S Michele

Phil Butler

Dreaming of sailing the Aegean in style with eXclusive Gulets aboard M/S Michele, a 24 meter hand crafted yacht.

6 years ago

Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 2019: Greece Still a Top Cruise Destination

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to experts at the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 2019 event, recent geopolitical developments have failed to knock Greece off its historically strong position on the cruise market

6 years ago

Greece Ferry Fares Are On the Rise Last Two Years

Argophilia Travel News

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.

7 years ago

Viking Ocean Cruises Launches New “Greek Odyssey”

Aleksandr Shatskih

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

7 years ago

MG Yachts Offers Special October Sailing Charter Deals

Phil Butler

MG Yachts invites sailing enthusiasts to investigate special sailing yacht charter offers to explore the tailor-made islands and coastlines of Greece in October.

7 years ago

Greece’s Sustainable Tourism: Which Way to the Future?

Phil Butler

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?

7 years ago

Seajets Adds High-speed ‘World Champion Jet’ to Fleet

Aleksandr Shatskih

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

7 years ago

Blue Star Ferries Social Responsibility Program

Aleksandr Shatskih

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.

7 years ago

Azamara Club Cruises Announces New Destinations

Argophilia Travel News

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.

8 years ago

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • Next Page »

Maria Papadaki ad banner

Featured Stories

Crete tourist gain

Crete Makes More Per Tourist — and Loses Them Faster

Heraklion Targeted airport upgrades

Operational Upgrades Enhance Safety at Heraklion Airport

drought Crete 2026

Crete Is Running Dry for a Fourth Year

Crete railway plans AI illustration

The Train Fantasy: How to Save Crete by Cutting It in Half

Lunatic Cretans

Crete Ain’t What It Used to Be

How Public Relations in Hospitality Adapts to AI Technology banner

Your go-to guide for foraging cretan horta

Stories of Interest

olive oil production Crete

Crete’s Olive Oil Season Ends with Heavy Losses in the East

2026-02-07 By Victoria Udrea

Crete’s olive oil harvest fell sharply this year, with eastern regions seeing losses up to 80%, while western Crete recorded better results.

Crete migration

Local Authorities Respond to New Arrivals in Southern Crete

2026-02-07 By Manuel Santos

Small boats with migrants continue to arrive on Crete’s southern coast amid favorable weather, with local authorities managing arrivals without impact on tourism.

Crete tourism season

Crete Tourism Season Starts Early as Hotels and Flights Ramp Up

2026-02-06 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete enters the new tourism season from early April, with hotels reopening sooner, strong bookings, expanded UK flights, and hiring in full swing.

Chania market reopening 2026

Old Chania Market Now Scheduled to Open in Summer 2026

2026-02-06 By Arthur Butler

After years of delays, Chania’s historic Municipal Market is now expected to reopen in summer 2026, following extended restoration works.

Crete environmental zoning

Welcome to Crete, Now Please Do Not Touch Anything

2026-02-06 By Iorgos Pappas

Environmental zoning maps in Crete are becoming unreadable. Forester Giannis Fotakis warns Chania risks turning uninvestable amid growing restrictions.

More Crete travel news

  • Authors
  • Contributors
  • Submit Press Release
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

COPYRIGHT © 2026 · ARGOPHILIA TRAVEL NEWS