New Covid-19 Rules for Ferry Travel in Greece

By admin 11 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

archive photo Greek authorities announced new measures applying to travel by ferry to and from the islands and mainland in view of Covid-19 and the onslaught of Omicron. According to the latest legislation which applies to coastal shipping transportation regardless of destination (from ports of mainland Greece to the islands and other mainland ports, between […]

Shipping Minister: No Covid-19 Tests Needed for Vaccinated Ferry Passengers

By admin 2 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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archive photo Vaccinated travelers using ferries to visit the Greek islands will not be required to take Covid-19 tests before boarding, announced Greece’s Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis on Wednesday. Plakiotakis went on to add that passengers will however be required starting Thursday (June 3) to fill out a special health form that will ensure faster […]

24-hour Ferry Strike at Piraeus Port on Thursday

By admin 23 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Five seamen’s unions have announced a 24-hour strike on Thursday, September 24, at the Piraeus Port, which is expected to cause disruption to ferry transport in Greece. The strike concerns the seamen of the ships that will be located in the entire geographical area of the port of Piraeus. Due to the strike, all ships […]

Covid-19: Masks Now Mandatory Outdoors on Greek Ferries

By admin 3 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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Greece has gone ahead and tightened measures on board Greek ferries after a sudden spike in Covid-19 cases, the government announced this week. Starting on Tuesday, passengers will be required by law to wear masks inside and outdoors on ferry boats to the islands through to August 18. The decision was announced after an emergency […]

Minister: Covid-19 Checks Continue on Board Greek Ferries

By admin 20 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Covid-19 testing on board ferries traveling to the Greek islands, mask wearing inside ships, as well as measures to limit crowding at small island ports are being implemented, said Maritime and Island Policy Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis. The minister said coast guard officials would continue coronavirus screening on board all ferries during the entire summer period, […]

Ferry Travel in Greece: Passengers Must Fill Out Health Questionnaires Before Boarding

By admin 19 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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As part of the new rules for travel by ferry in Greece, during the post-Covid-19 period, all passengers are now obliged to fill out a health declaration questionnaire before boarding ferries in Greek ports. The questionnaire is mandatory for a domestic ferry trip (travel between ports in Greece) over 30 minutes. A similar questionnaire must […]