If the government doesn΄t impose a cruise tax, the municipality will

CORFU. The tourism promotion plan was approved by majority vote. A heated discussion arose regarding the cost of such tourism development. Mayor Poulimenos is considering imposing a per capita fee on board in cooperation with shipping companies.

Visits of cruise ship Norwegian Epic to Corfu cancelled

CORFU. The ship will dock most of the time in Katakolo and occasionally in Argostoli.

Increases in cruise ship port charges being considered

ATHENS. The front page of today΄s Kathimerini features the presentation of ideas from successive government meetings with the participation of the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (TAIPED).

Measures taken by European cities regarding cruises

"The question many residents had was: ΄What do we get from these cruise ships? They don΄t pay anything to the city of Dubrovnik,΄" said Mayor Mato Franković.

Increase in docking fees for cruise ships being considered

ATHENS. A meeting was held at the Prime Minister΄s Office regarding the management of cruise ports. Announcements are expected.

European protests against cruise ships

The protesters: ΄We do not directly blame the tourists. We want to pressure our government to change policies."

Urgent call for protection of marine and island environment from cruise ships

CORFU. At the General Assembly of the European Network of Island Chambers of Commerce iNSULEUR, Spyros Spais said there is a need to adapt port facilities to the new requirements for providing electrical energy support to vessels during their stay in ports.

Cruises bring a lot of profit but also a lot of pollutants dangerous to the health of many

Written by Giorgos Asonitis, Specialist at the Central Union of Greek Chambers of Commerce.

Strong start to the cruise season at Corfu Port

CORFU. In February and March 13 Cruise ships visited the island with 10273 passengers.

New state-of-the-art ΄eco-friendly΄ cruise ship Sun Princess at Corfu Port

CORFU. The newly constructed cruise ship is considered the first vessel oriented towards sustainability, as it uses LNG fuel.

First cruise ship of the season comes to Corfu

CORFU. The small "Arethusa" arrived with 45 American passengers on board. The start of the cruise season has come earlier than in any other year.

Cruise ships in February for first time

CORFU. There are cruise ship arrivals scheduled at Corfu Port for 11 out of 12 months, including the home ports.

Upward readjustment of collection and management fees for ship solid waste at Corfu Port

Corfu Port Authority has proceeded with a bold readjustment of collection and management fees for ship solid waste.

23% increase in cruise passengers in first seven months of 2023

CORFU. The high number of visitors once again raises the issue of Corfu΄s carrying capacity.

Cruise passenger, 79, dies on board ship

CORFU. The cruise ship was travelling from Italy to Corfu.

Death of foreign cruise passenger

Cruise sustainability issue brought to table at 62nd Medcruise General Assembly

CORFU. Spyros Zervopoulos: Corfu Port is already implementing the berth allocation system for the distribution of arrivals, as well as their equal distribution on all days of the week.