The Union of Cruise Ship Owners and Maritime Agencies (EEKFN) is preparing for the restart of the cruise season in Greece in collaboration with Greek tourism bodies and destinations. “Ahead of the 2021 cruise season, EEKFN is in talks with all the relevant bodies authorized to welcome ships at Greek destinations, in efforts to ensure […]
Celestyal Cruises on Wednesday announced that it will start its 2021 sailings on May 29 to align its operations with the plan of Greek authorities for the gradual ease of Covid-19 restrictions and the restart of tourism. The company had initially planned to start operations on April 24 but set a new date after Greek Tourism […]
Photo source: @Crystal Cruises Crystal Cruises has updated its health and safety protocols that require all guests to be fully inoculated with a Covid-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to their Crystal cruise. Guests will need to provide proof of vaccination before embarkation and must have received both doses of the vaccine if recommended […]
Cruise ship arrivals and passenger visits to Greek ports recorded a significant drop by 95 percent in 2020, compared to the year before, as a result of the travel restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME) announced on Tuesday. “The measures adopted on a global level to curb the […]
Cruise travel all but “drowned” in 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic which resulted in a 94 percent decrease in passengers, according to the Union of Cruise Ship Owners & Associated Members (EEKFN). More specifically, according to EEKFN data, Greece recorded 267,000 passenger arrivals on 247 port calls across its cruise destinations in […]
CLIA Global Chairman Pierfrancesco Vago Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC Cruises, has been appointed to a two-year term as Global Chairman of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). He will assume his position immediately. Vago served as CEO of MSC Cruises from 2003 to 2013, during which time the company experienced over 800 percent […]
Photo Source: Celestyal Cruises Due to continued international travel restrictions and port closures arising from the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, Celestyal Cruises has announced that the 2021 season will commence on 24 April with its seven-night Idyllic Aegean itinerary. The company had initially planned to start the season in early March. Guests
The international cruise industry appears optimistic and ready to address the challenges of the new year ahead, despite the severe impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). New research reveals that despite a challenging year in 2020, two out of three cruisers are willing to cruise within a […]
The Athens Capital Hotel – MGallery and Grande Bretagne Hotel in Athens. The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is expected bring new trends in the travel and tourism industry, emerging from the desire of travelers for safe but also vivid experiences. Travel and hospitality professionals expect the sector to undergo significant changes as soon as the pandemic […]
Cruise line revenues practically disappeared since the Covid-19 pandemic hit in March, with all of the largest operators reporting double-digit sales drops. According to data presented by Stock Apps, the entire cruise industry is expected to lose $19.6 billion in revenue amid the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, a 71 percent plunge year-over-year. It is reminded […]


















