cruise ships
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.
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.
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.
Official start of cruise season at Corfu Port
CORFU. The first two cruise ships have arrived with a large number of passengers.
11 cruise ships scheduled to arrive in December this year
CORFU. Schedules have been almost finalised for 10 out of the 12 months. The top month will be October with 68 ships.
Cruise ship arrivals at 2019 levels but with fewer passengers
CORFU. Corfu Port Authority Cruise Director: This year΄s numbers are very good, given that the cruises started tentatively.
Corfu is home port for TUI Cruises and AIDA Cruises
CORFU. Cruise ship arrivals are expected to be at the same level as 2019, but with less passengers for now.
First cruise ship of 2022 to arrive on 9 March
CORFU. Corfu Port Authority (OLKE) is expecting 2022 to be a record year for cruise ship arrivals in Corfu.
Corfu Port: 3rd place in cruise ship arrivals and 2nd in passengers
The Hellenic Ports Association published the data of the Greek cruise ship and passenger arrivals.
Cruise ship returns to Heraklion after 12 crew members test positive for coronavirus
HERAKLION. The cruise ship ΄Mein Schiff 6΄, on the first cruise following the restart of cruising in Greece, is returning to Heraklion, Crete from Milos.
Costa Luminosa to visit Corfu 22 times in 2021
GENOA. Costa Cruises announced its 2021 itineraries, which include 22 visits to Corfu by the Luminosa and one visit at Christmas by the Deliziosa.
2nd cruise not coming after all
GENEVA. It had initially been announced that there would be a cruise with visits to Italian and Greek ports including Corfu on Saturday 26 September.
Costa Cruises to resume sailing in Mediterranean at the beginning of September
Costa Cruises announced yesterday that some of its ships will resume sailing from Italian ports from 6 September.
Cruises many not recommence until August or September - or even 2021!
NEW YORK. All the indications are that perhaps the cruises will be hit hardest this year as their recommencement continues to be pushed back. See the latest announcements from some of the cruise companies.
