Cruise news (Kalamata Greece-tagged)

Heightened security in Greek ports amid protests targeting Israeli cruise passengers
Greek authorities have increased security at the ports of Patras and Katakolo in the Peloponnese following renewed protests directed at MS Crown Iris...
October 30, 2025- Cruise Industry

Windstar expands Mystery Cruise concept with Caribbean voyage on Star Seeker ship
Following the success of its inaugural President’s Mystery Cruise in April 2025, Windstar has announced a second voyage under this concept...
May 8, 2025 - Accidents

77 migrants rescued by RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Odyssey of the Seas
Passengers on RCI-Royal Caribbean International’s ship Odyssey of the Seas witnessed a maritime rescue operation during their 7-day Greek...
August 6, 2024 - Accidents

Celebrity Beyond cruise ship takes part in rescue operation for Greek migrant tragedy
A tragic accident occurred in the Mediterranean where a fishing boat from Tobruk (Libya) carrying ~80 migrants sunk. Unfortunately, the overloaded...
June 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry

Viking Cruises announces new Mediterranean itineraries for summer 2021
Viking OCEAN plans to expand its Mediterranean deployment during summer 2021, adding a 3rd ship with homeporting in Valletta Malta. Part of the...
May 26, 2021 - Cruise Industry

Viking Cruises restarts in the Mediterranean with new voyages for vaccinated passengers
Viking Cruises announced it will restart operations in the Mediterranean with new voyages for vaccinated passengers beginning this summer. Offered...
May 7, 2021 - Accidents

Marella Discovery Rescues 111 Migrants Off Greece
The Malta-flagged cruise ship Marella Discovery, navigating close to Greece's mainland, rescued 111 migrants, the country's coast guard announced on...
July 22, 2019