On February 4th, 2025, the Port of Thessaloniki (Greece) commenced its cruise season for the second consecutive year with the arrival of Celebrity Cruises' ship Celebrity Infinity. The vessel docked with high occupancy and remained overnight, departing on February 5th.
Representatives from the Region of Central Macedonia, the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization, and ThPA SA. greeted passengers, providing informative materials about the destination and traditional local sweets.
In 2025, Celebrity Infinity is scheduled to visit Thessaloniki 21 times, including 8 overnight stays. This schedule offers tourists ample opportunity to explore the city's diverse cultural, gastronomic, and attractions.
Thessaloniki's cruise sector is experiencing dynamic growth, with 20 different ships from 14 major companies incorporating the destination into their itineraries. Notably, 10 vessels are expected to call at Port Thessaloniki for the first time this year. For instance, on February 6th, the new Viking Star (Viking Cruises) is anticipated to make its inaugural call. Additionally, in 2025, Astoria Grande, Emerald Cruises, and Ritz Carlton will include Thessaloniki in their itineraries for the first time, with the arrival schedule remaining dynamic.
Athanasios Liagkos, the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of ThPA SA, noted that the Port of Thessaloniki offers the advantage of being a homeport in the heart of a unique destination, with direct access to global landmarks. He emphasized that the continuous enhancement of services and infrastructure by ThPA S.A. solidifies the trust of cruise companies, promoting Thessaloniki and the wider region as an ideal cruise destination. As a testament to this, in 2025, Crystal Cruises will include Thessaloniki as a homeport in the itineraries of the Crystal Symphony, as part of its commitment to offering exceptional experiences to its passengers.
Port Thessaloniki's strategic location and ongoing improvements continue to attract major cruise lines, enhancing its status as a key player in the Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean cruise industry.