Cruise news (Santorini Island Greece-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean announces 2027 President’s Cruise aboard Odyssey OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean International will hold its 2027 President’s Cruise aboard Odyssey of the Seas, with the 7-night sailing scheduled to...
October 5, 2026 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line opens summer 2028 schedule with 450+ voyages
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has opened bookings for its Summer 2028 programme, with 450+ voyages scheduled across 20 ships and nearly 150...
August 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises expands Wellness Discovery Tours across global destinations
Oceania Cruises has expanded its portfolio of Wellness Discovery Tours, offering more than 50 shore experiences across Asia, Europe and South America...
July 25, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys opens bookings for EXPLORA II ship's winter 2026-2027 Mediterranean cruises
Explora Journeys has opened reservations for the “A Serene Mediterranean” winter 2026–2027 schedule for the EXPLORA II ship, along...
May 26, 2026 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group officially opens Santorini Beach Club
In the Aegean Sea waters, where passenger traffic presses heavily upon limited anchorages, RCG-Royal Caribbean Group introduced its first private...
April 29, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Star Clippers’ 2026 voyages among the Greek Islands
For the 2026 season, Star Clippers is offering a series of sailings in Greek/Aegean Sea waters aboard the tall sailing ship Star Flyer, operating...
March 22, 2026 - Accidents
Strong Aegean winds trigger sailing ban at Greek ferry ports
Strong southwesterly winds in the central Aegean Sea led Greek maritime authorities to impose a sailing ban from the main passenger ferry ports near...
January 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean expands European shores with the Royal Beach Club Santorini
Royal Caribbean has announced a significant development in its Mediterranean operations with the creation of its first private beach club in...
October 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Greece launches seasonal cruise passenger fee to tackle overtourism
Greece has introduced a new disembarkation fee on cruise passengers arriving at its ports and island destinations, effective Monday, July 21st, 2025...
July 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises introduces sea‑kayaking, hiking, and culture-themed shore excursions
Celestyal Cruises encourages travellers to extend their workouts beyond the gym and into the captivating landscapes of the Greek archipelago. The...
June 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Greece rolls out €20 cruise levy for Santorini and Mykonos
Beginning July 1, 2025, vessels calling at the Greek island ports of Santorini and Mykonos during the high season will be subject to a €20 per...
June 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Refurbished Celestyal Discovery ship introduces new suites and dining options
Celestyal Discovery has resumed operations following a comprehensive drydock refurbishment in Piraeus during the winter season. The 1360-passenger...
March 25, 2025 - Accidents
Santorini (Greece) welcomes first cruise ship post-seismic activity
On Sunday, March 23, Santorini Island marked the commencement of its cruise season with the arrival of the Celestyal Discovery ship, carrying...
March 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Greece’s cruise tourism reaches record high in 2024
Cruise tourism in Greece reached an unprecedented milestone in 2024, with ~8 million passengers visiting 49 destinations across the country. While...
March 17, 2025 - Accidents
Santorini's seismic activity: Residents return amid ongoing cruise ship ban
In recent weeks, Santorini Island has experienced a significant reduction in seismic activity following an earthquake swarm that began in late...
March 4, 2025