Strong cruise and container terminal activity boosted Q3 revenues by 11.3% at Piraeus, Greece's largest port.

In 2023 alone, the industry generated 2 billion euros for Greece, contributing 973 million euros to GDP and creating 22,600 jobs, according to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

Cruise tourism boosts the Greek economy with over €1.1 billion in added value, supporting the livelihoods of thousands of people nationwide.

With cruise ship arrivals set to break records, the new “pioneering levy” aims to curb overtourism, protect infrastructure, and support environmental sustainability, reports TravelWeekly Australia.

Greece remains the 3rd most popular holiday destination for cruises in the EU after Italy and Spain, with an annual 5,500 port calls, according to data from the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The ports of Piraeus, Santorini, and Mykonos accounted for over half the port calls (55%) in 2024. The Piraeus Chamber of […]

Santorini launches a €1M campaign to revive tourism after months of earthquakes and reassure visitors the island remains a safe destination.

Another key development in Greece’s cruise industry is the increase in port fees, particularly in high-traffic destinations like Mykonos and Santorini.

With Santorini tourism down 20% for the 2025 summer season, the Greek government is in a race to recover lost ground and ensure cruises start as originally planned by late March.

In response to the recent seismic activity, the Ministry of Finance is considering a temporary suspension of the newly introduced Cruise Tax.

Cruise tourism supports Greece's economy, but it also raises concerns about overtourism. ‘To Vima International Edition’ explores these issues with the head of the industry’s European trade association