Cruise news (Katakolon Greece-tagged)

VIDEO: Fred Olsen’s Braemar to repeat record-breaking Corinth Canal cruise in 2022
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ ship Braemar is scheduled to return to the Corinth Canal in April 2022. In October 2019, the 924-passenger ship broke...
February 21, 2021
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Atlas Ocean Voyages includes complimentary shore excursions for World Navigator itineraries
AOV-Atlas Ocean Voyages announced it will include immersive shoreside experiences, complimentary at every cruise port for all World Navigator...
November 11, 2020
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Costa Cruises announces suspension of Costa Deliziosa voyages to Greece
As a result of the measures enacted by the government of Greece in response to the number of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases that impose restrictions on...
November 6, 2020
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Star Clippers introduces new itineraries from April 2021 through March 2023
The small-ship cruise company Star Clippers announced the launch of its newest Sailing Collection brochure detailing the company’s authentic...
November 4, 2020
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Costa Cruises updates upcoming winter 2020-2021 sailings
Considering the limitations in place in some European countries, and in light of the epidemiological situation due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19...
October 30, 2020
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MSC Cruises’ MSC Magnifica restarts sailings in West and East Mediterranean
MSC Cruises' ship MSC Magnifica departed from Genoa, Italy on Monday, October 19, and became the second vessel of the line to welcome passengers back...
October 20, 2020
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Princess Cruises bases 3 Royal-class ships in Europe for 2021 season
Princess Cruises’ 2021 programme will see 3 Royal-class cruise ships based in Europe, including the newest addition to the fleet, Enchanted...
October 8, 2020
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MSC Cruises’ MSC Magnifica to boast a longer itinerary when she returns to sea
MSC Cruises announced that its second liner to return to service - MSC Magnifica, will have a richer and longer itinerary as well as a new restart...
September 13, 2020
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TUI Cruises resumes sailings to Greece
The Germany-based company TUI Cruises on Sunday, September 13, will become the first major cruise company to restart Greek Island sailings since the...
September 13, 2020
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HAL-Holland America Line’s ms Veendam and ms Maasdam sold to Seajets, Greece
The Greek fast ferry company Seajets is the new shipowner of the recently sold HAL-Holland America Line ships ms Maasdam and ms Veendam. Seajets is...
August 30, 2020
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MSC Cruises resumes operations in the Mediterranean starting August 16
MSC Cruises announced that flagship MSC Grandiosa and MSC Magnifica are due to resume operations in the Mediterranean starting from August 16 and 29...
August 9, 2020
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6 Greek ports open to cruise ships on August 1
Harry Theoharis (Greece's Tourism Minister) on July 28 announced that 6 domestic seaports will open to cruise ships on August 1. The...
July 28, 2020
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Fred Olsen Cruise Lines offers preview to 2022 itineraries
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is offering travellers a preview of its 2022 cruise itinerary program via the early released 29-day "Black Sea...
July 22, 2020
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Ports in Greece to Welcome Over 5 Million Cruise Passengers
Seaports in Greece are expected to handle over 5 million cruise ship passengers during summer 2019, breaking 2018's record, according to the country...
May 19, 2019
Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Katakolon Port by Drone
Katakolon cruise port is Greece‘s second busiest port after Piraeus. The center of the town views the Ionian Sea and is located within a gulf...
October 29, 2017
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