Cruise news (Santorini Island Greece-tagged)
- Accidents
Santorini's seismic activity disrupts cruise shipping and raises safety concerns
A series of earthquakes affecting Santorini Island (Greece) and the nearby islands over the past 2 weeks has led to operational challenges for the...
February 17, 2025 - Accidents
Cycladic seismic activity forces adjustments in Santorini's cruise operations
Ongoing seismic events in the Cyclades are beginning to impact tourism on Santorini. The Viking Star ship, originally scheduled to inaugurate the...
February 9, 2025 - Accidents
Santorini earthquakes prompt evacuations and increased ferry services
Over the past several days, Greece's Cyclades archipelago, notably the islands of Santorini and Amorgos, has experienced 700+ seismic events, with...
February 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Sinfonia ship returns to Eastern Mediterranean for winter 2024-2025 season
MSC Sinfonia started the winter 2024-2025 season (running until late April 2025) with a series of 7-night Eastern Mediterranean itineraries. The MSC...
January 13, 2025 - Accidents
NCL dropped Corfu Island (Greece) from Norwegian Epic ship’s 2025 Mediterranean itinerary
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line’s liner Norwegian Epic will bypass Corfu Island for the second consecutive year during its 2025 Mediterranean season...
January 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises expands 2025-2026 offerings with global itineraries and exclusive deals
Oceania Cruises, renowned for its focus on culinary excellence and destination-rich itineraries, has introduced a comprehensive New Year Sale for...
December 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Greece to charge cruise tourists EUR 20 for Santorini and Mykonos islands from 2025
Greece has introduced new taxes for cruise passengers and tourists, set to take effect in 2025, as part of a broader effort to address the economic...
December 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises opens bookings for 2026 European itineraries
Costa Cruises has officially opened bookings for the remainder of its 2026 season, inviting travelers to secure their European vacations aboard 6...
November 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Samantha Brown to host exclusive Mediterranean cruise on Oceania’s newest ship Allura
Travel expert Samantha Brown will join Oceania Cruises’ newest ship - Allura, as a special host for a 10-day Mediterranean voyage...
November 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean unveils 2026 European itineraries (60+ ports, 5 departure ports)
Travelers can explore Europe’s top destinations across more than 60 port cities with 5 distinctive cruises departing from homeports Piraeus...
November 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises unveils 2026 Collection with 100+ global itineraries
Oceania Cruises has announced its highly anticipated 2026 Collection, featuring 100+ itineraries and 35 Grand Voyages, with bookings available from...
October 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages reignites 2025 Summer Season Pass for digital nomads at sea
Virgin Voyages has reintroduced its highly sought-after Summer Season Pass for 2025, offering an extended work-from-sea experience for travelers...
September 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Richard Branson officiates wedding ceremonies on Virgin Voyages’ Celebration Sailings
Sir Richard Branson expanded his role as Virgin Voyages celebrated 3 special couples during its recent Celebration Sailings. The week-long events...
September 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
€20 tax on cruise ship tourists on the Greek islands Santorini and Mykonos
Greece is set to introduce an EUR 20 levy on cruise ship passengers visiting the islands of Santorini and Mykonos during peak summer months, as part...
September 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Santorini (Greece) limits the number of visitors at the dock to 500
Santorini Island (Greece) has implemented new regulations to manage the influx of cruise ship tourists, limiting their number at the dock to 500 at...
September 3, 2024