Cruise ship sector executives in Greece foresee an increase in home port arrivals this season, with 2023 viewed as a milestone in the post-pandemic era.
Total cruise ship arrivals in 2022 reached 4,780, with the number of passengers carried by vessels exceeded 4.6 million – including the final figure supplied by the Piraeus Port Authority at the end of 2022.
The numbers compare with 3,979 vessel arrivals in pre-pandemic 2019 and 5.55 million passengers.
According to recent forecasts by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the port of Piraeus will alone welcome one million cruise ship passengers in 2023. In 2022 Greece’s busiest and biggest port welcomed 677 cruise vessels and more than 880,000 passengers, compared with 622 and 1.098 million in 2019, respectively.
The forecast for 2023 is 850 cruise ship arrivals, of which 650 will be home port journeys.
Latest News
The Life of Former Prime Minister Kostas Simitis
Former Minister Kostas Simitis played a defining role in shaping Greece’s economic and political landscape at the turn of the millennium
Four Days of National Mourning for Passing of Kostas Simitis
Four days of national mourning have been declared for the death of former Prime Minister Kostas Simitis
Former Greek Prime Minister Kostas Simitis Dies at 88
Kostas Simitis, Greece’s former Prime Minister, died this morning, January 5, at the age of 88.
Greece: The Hottest and Coldest Days in 2024
A recent post by meteorologist Nikos Kanteres highlights the most noteworthy weather events of the year.
Greek Transport Ministry Proposes New Road Traffic Code
The reforms give special consideration to vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, children, and cyclists. Adjustments to the code aim to protect these groups through targeted regulations for both their behavior and the responsibilities of other road users
ELSTAT: Unemployment in Greece at 9.6% in November
The number of employed individuals reached 4,286,466, marking an increase of 146,066 people (3.5%) compared to November 2023
Airbnb Demand in Greece Projected to Soar Again in 2025
Airbnb demand in Greece surges, with 2025 set to break records. Rising pre-bookings and expanded capacity boost the short-term rental market.
Winter Sales Season Kicks Off Early in Greece
The trend of early sales is fueled by the influence of major online retailers like Amazon and Asos, which have begun offering discounts ahead of Greek retailers, acting as a benchmark for price comparisons.
Electronic Payments Up in Eurozone, Including Greece, ECB Study Finds
Despite this trend, 50% of Greeks stated that they prefer cash as their primary payment method to electronic payments, the highest percentage among Eurozone countries
BoG Gov. Stournaras: Grexit Would Have Turned Us Into Syria
Asked about Ex-German chancellor Angela Merkel, central banker Stournaras said that 'in the end she played a very significant role in rescuing Greece'