Cruise news (Katakolon Greece-tagged)

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 pandemic, Costa Cruises...
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’s ships Veendam and 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 announcement...
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
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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