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First cruise ship of the season arrives at Corfu Port
CORFU. Passengers will not wander around individually but will take part in guided group tours.
First cruise arriving on 18 May - Corfu a Home Port
CORFU. The first cruise of the year will be calling at Corfu Port on Tuesday 18 May.
MSC Cruises in Corfu from June
MSC Cruises has announced new and updated itineraries in the Mediterranean and across Europe for this coming summer.
What caused the fire on the cruise ship - was it work being done on deck?
CORFU. The metalworkers΄ union is asking who was doing the work, whether they had permission and safety measures were observed. The Regional Governor has called a meeting.
Firefighters fought hard to prevent fire from spreading inside the ship - and succeeded!
CORFU. Using all available means and with full coordination (even the airport fire engine was called out) firefighters were able get the fire that had broken out in the MSC Lyrica΄s lifeboats at 15:30 under control within two hours.
Fire on MSC Lyrica cruise ship in Corfu now under control
CORFU. Firefighters have now got the fire on MSC Lyrica in Corfu Port under control.
Airport firefighters helping to fight fire on MSC Lyrica
CORFU. Fraport also sent its modern fire engine to help extinguish the fire on board the MSC cruise ship.
Firefighters approach cruise ship on ferry boat
CORFU. All available resources are being utilised to extinguish the fire that broke out on a cruise ship docked in Corfu Port.
Fire aboard cruise ship in Corfu Port
CORFU. The fire appears to have broken out in two lifeboats on deck. Checks are being made to see if anyone was working there.
Tourism Minister discusses restart of cruises with company representatives
ATHENS. During the online talks the possibility of extending the season until the end of the year was discussed.
MSC Cruises wants to restart cruises to Greece by Easter
GENEVA. MSC Cruises announced that it is working closely with the Greek Ministry of Tourism and other relevant authorities for the reopening of local tourist services in time to serve cruise passengers visiting Greece starting with the upcoming Easter holiday period.
MSC cruise ship in Corfu Port for one-month lay-up
CORFU. MSC Lirica expected in Corfu Port at 18:00 on Saturday 30 January.
New Tourism Ministry bill includes establishment of Destination Marketing & Management Organisations
ATHENS. The bill also includes the launch of a Cruise Development Council.
Corfu and Heraklion to work together with Cruise Lines International Association for sustainable tourism
Local authorities in Corfu and Heraklion have teamed up with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to assess the sustainability status of each city and map out a plan for sustainable tourism.
No passenger disembarkation on the next visit of Mein Schiff to Corfu - All remaining cruises cancelled
CORFU. TUI is cancelling its Heraklion-Piraeus-Corfu cruises.
TUI cruise ship ΄Mein Schiff 6΄ in Corfu today until evening
CORFU. The cruise ship with almost 1,000 passengers and 666 crew members docked in Corfu Port at 07:30 on Friday 2 October and departs this evening.
Costa Diadema in Corfu today
CORFU. The cruise ship Costa Diadema called at Corfu Port today.
Cruise ship ΄Mein Schiff 6΄ in Corfu on Friday
CORFU. The TUI Cruises ship arrives at Corfu Port with a one-day delay.
