Cruise news (Thessaloniki Greece-tagged)
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Thessaloniki Port Authority commences Pier 6 expansion project
Thessaloniki Port Authority S.A./ThPA has formally executed a construction works contract with the METKA S.A. – TEKAL S.A. (PIER 6) Joint...
November 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Thessaloniki leads Mediterranean ports in adopting RightShip's emissions portal
The Port of Thessaloniki (ThPA S.A.), Greece, has become the first port in the European Union and the Mediterranean to integrate RightShip's Maritime...
March 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Thessaloniki Port's 2025 cruise season started with Celebrity Infinity ship
On February 4th, 2025, the Port of Thessaloniki (Greece) commenced its cruise season for the second consecutive year with the arrival of Celebrity...
February 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises marks 35 years with themed voyages featuring iconic guests
Crystal Cruises is commemorating 35 years of operations with a series of themed cruises, showcasing its legacy of excellence in entertainment...
January 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises unveils new voyage to Egypt (Celestyal Journey ship)
Celestyal Cruises is set to embark on voyages to Egypt aboard its latest vessel - Celestyal Journey, which will assume the routes previously...
March 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Thessaloniki's 'Alexander the Great' cruise terminal (Pier 2) inaugurated
The inauguration of the new Cruise Terminal "Alexander the Great" at Pier 2 of the Port of Thessaloniki occurred on November 22, 2023. The ceremony...
November 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises expands offerings with 3 new Adriatic countries (Croatia, Montenegro, Italy)
The Greek travel brand Celestyal Cruises is set to expand its offerings, introducing 3 new countries in Southern Europe/Adriatic Sea - Croatia...
November 23, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises reveals design details for newly refurbished ship Celestyal Journey
Celestyal Cruises has revealed the details of its newly refurbished and technologically updated ship, Celestyal Journey (fka P&O Pacific Aria...
July 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Greece welcomed 4+ million cruise passengers in 2022
Last year, 48 Greek ports welcomed a total of 4,614 cruise ships and 4.38M passengers, the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME) announced this week...
February 11, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Greece's largest ports (Heraklion, Igoumenitsa, Pireaus, Thessaloniki) get upgrades using EU funds
4 Greek ports secured EU financing for the implementation of infrastructure upgrades. The major ports in Greece, including Piraeus (Athens...
January 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Greece-Turkey ferry service launched between Thessaloniki and Izmir
The 2011-initiated project for cruiseferry services between Turkey and Greece (İzmir and Thessaloniki) was finally completed...
October 10, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Port Thessaloniki (Greece) boasts 10-fold rise in cruise ship arrivals
Port Thessaloniki (Greece) is expected to close season 2022 with 60 cruise ship calls, in comparison with just 6 calls back in 2019 - a 10-fold...
September 11, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Greece-Turkey ferry service (between Thessaloniki and Izmir) begins in September
The 2011-initiated project for cruiseferry services between Turkey and Greece (İzmir and Thessaloniki) was completed, with the route slated to...
September 2, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Ferry route connecting Thessaloniki (Greece) with Izmir (Turkey) to be inaugurated in July
A ferry route connecting the Greek northern port city of Thessaloniki with Izmir in Turkey is expected to be inaugurated in July 2022, Shipping...
June 29, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises introduce new shore excursions specifically designed by the ships’ Captains
Celebrity Cruises unveiled its newly curated list of shore excursions specifically designed by its ships’ Captains. The exclusive shore...
May 31, 2022