MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises has announced that it will soon resume operations in the Mediterranean as of August 22 with cruises initially to Greek and Italian destinations. According to a company announcement, the MSC Grandiosa and MSC Magnifica cruise ships are scheduled to conduct seven-day cruises in the Western and Eastern Mediterranean respectively. The MSC […]
Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis Minoan Lines officially inaugurated its Kydon Palace cruise ferry, the newest passenger ship of its fleet, during a ceremony held recently at the port of Piraeus. Kydon Palace currently serves the Piraeus – Chania (Crete) route with daily itineraries. The event was attended by Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis who wished for […]
Photo Source: Poros Municipality The East Med Yacht Show 2020, a prime yachting event held annually in Greece, will take place at the port of Poros during September 18-20, the Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association (HPYOA) announced on Tuesday. The event was originally scheduled to take place in Piraeus during May 8-11, but was postponed […]
Photo Source: Pila Studio / Konstantinos Koudounis An abandoned tower in the heart of Piraeus will get a new lease on life after the Piraeus Municipality signed a concession deal this week – under Piraeus Tower SA – with Prodea Investments, Dimand SA – European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (aka Cante Holdings Ltd), and […]
Seajets, one of Greece’s leading ferry operators, on July 3 will start its itineraries from the ports of Piraeus, Lavrion and Heraklion, Crete, to over 30 destinations in the Aegean sea. According to an announcement, the company’s schedule includes over 300 ferry connections among the Aegean islands. Seajet’s World Champion Jet will be offering daily […]
The Elyros ferry of ANEK Lines has returned to the Piraeus–Crete route with daily departures from Piraeus at 9 pm and from Chania at 10 pm. “ANEK Lines, with its traditional Cretan hospitality and always respecting public health, invites travelers to take a safe journey to the cosmopolitan city of Chania on the Elyros,” the […]
ANEK Lines recently restarted its Piraeus – Crete routes and promises travellers a safe ferry journey in accordance will the measures announced by the Greek Maritime Ministry for the safe operation of coastal shipping vessels during the post-Covid-19 period. ANEK’s prevention plan starts before departure and aims to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, as […]
Photo source: Minoan Lines Passenger shipping company Minoan Lines has announced its support to Greece’s vulnerable groups through the offer of special discounts on ferry tickets for the Piraeus – Crete route (Chania or Heraklio). “The company recognizes the unprecedented circumstances caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and stands by Greece’s vulnerable
Photo Source: @Celestyal Cruises Celestyal Cruises, a leading Greek cruise company based at the port of Piraeus, is supporting Greece’s healthcare professionals and local communities in their efforts to curb the Covid-19 pandemic. The company recently offered 5.5 tons of non-perishable food, first aid kits and personal hygiene products to an estimated 7,500 residents of
The Municipality of Piraeus has joined the #GreecefromHome initiative with its new campaign titled #PiraeusfromHome, aiming to promote the port city’s unique features and beautiful locations. #GreecefromHome is an online tourism platform developed by the Greek Tourism Ministry, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), Marketing Greece and Google, inviting people to


















