Cruise news (Santorini Island Greece-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Greece to charge cruise tourists EUR 20 for Santorini and Mykonos islands from 2025
Greece has introduced new taxes for cruise passengers and tourists, set to take effect in 2025, as part of a broader effort to address the economic...
December 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises opens bookings for 2026 European itineraries
Costa Cruises has officially opened bookings for the remainder of its 2026 season, inviting travelers to secure their European vacations aboard 6...
November 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Samantha Brown to host exclusive Mediterranean cruise on Oceania’s newest ship Allura
Travel expert Samantha Brown will join Oceania Cruises’ newest ship - Allura, as a special host for a 10-day Mediterranean voyage...
November 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean unveils 2026 European itineraries (60+ ports, 5 departure ports)
Travelers can explore Europe’s top destinations across more than 60 port cities with 5 distinctive cruises departing from homeports Piraeus...
November 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises unveils 2026 Collection with 100+ global itineraries
Oceania Cruises has announced its highly anticipated 2026 Collection, featuring 100+ itineraries and 35 Grand Voyages, with bookings available from...
October 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages reignites 2025 Summer Season Pass for digital nomads at sea
Virgin Voyages has reintroduced its highly sought-after Summer Season Pass for 2025, offering an extended work-from-sea experience for travelers...
September 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Richard Branson officiates wedding ceremonies on Virgin Voyages’ Celebration Sailings
Sir Richard Branson expanded his role as Virgin Voyages celebrated 3 special couples during its recent Celebration Sailings. The week-long events...
September 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
€20 tax on cruise ship tourists on the Greek islands Santorini and Mykonos
Greece is set to introduce an EUR 20 levy on cruise ship passengers visiting the islands of Santorini and Mykonos during peak summer months, as part...
September 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Santorini (Greece) limits the number of visitors at the dock to 500
Santorini Island (Greece) has implemented new regulations to manage the influx of cruise ship tourists, limiting their number at the dock to 500 at...
September 3, 2024 - Accidents
Captain and first officer detained following disembarkation incident in Santorini
The captain and first officer of the high-speed ferry Champion Jet 1 (IMO 9151008) have been arrested following an incident in which two passengers...
August 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Greek Islands to charge EUR 10 per cruise ship passenger starting with Santorini
The Greek government has announced a new disembarkation fee of EUR 10 per cruise ship passenger (~GBP 8) for tourists visiting on ships popular...
August 18, 2024 - 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
Santorini (Greece) faces overtourism crisis as 11,000 cruise passengers arrive in one day
The debate surrounding overtourism in Santorini (Greece) intensified on Tuesday, July 23rd, as the island welcomed 11,000 cruise tourists in a single...
July 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC enhances Mediterranean itineraries with new fly-cruise routes
MSC Cruises has expanded its Fly & Cruise holiday programme by extending partnerships with two European airlines. MSC will continue...
July 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises launches premium excursions for Yacht Club guests
MSC Cruises has unveiled a new offering for guests traveling in the MSC Yacht Club, allowing them to book an exclusive selection of shore excursions...
July 11, 2024