After a break of as much as 22 years, maritime communication between Cyprus and Greece must again be restored. Ferry under the flag of Cyprus RoPax named MV DALEELA will depart from the port of Limassol on Sunday 19 June to the port of Piraeus, and the arrival is expected in 30 hours. DALEELA of […]
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Aegina: 8-year-old girl injured while boarding a ferry
The causes of the incident have not yet been clarified, however, according to preliminary information, the child’s leg was blocked by a door mechanism, a nasal visor. The juvenile girl was initially taken by Coast Guard vehicle to the Aegina Medical Center, where she received first aid, before being transported by Coast Guard boat to […]
Greek ferries raise ticket prices to deal with energy crisis
Some ferry lines in Greece have already increased ticket prices for passengers and vehicles due to the sharp increase in energy prices, and the rest plan to do so soon. The increase in prices by about 10-12% is due to rising operating costs due to rising global oil prices, media reported on Tuesday. Along with […]
Greece-Turkey ferry service resumes
The Greek authorities have announced the resumption of the ferry service of the Greek islands located in the northern part of the Aegean Sea with Turkish ports. It is reported that the first such route will be launched on March 23 from the island of Chios to Chesma. From Mytilini (Lesvos) to Ayvalik, the first […]
2,500 tourists on the weekend are not allowed to travel due to lack of Covid documents
Shipping Minister Yannis Plakiotakis said on Monday that around 2,500 travelers have been banned from boarding ferries departing to the Greek islands due to a lack of necessary documents introduced as part of coronavirus security measures to board passenger ships. The minister said nothing about whether travelers were allowed to board ships and return from […]
Residents of Greece massively “rushed” to the islands
Passenger traffic from the port of Piraeus to the islands peaked on Friday as residents of the capital began to leave Athens for the long weekend ahead of Pentecost (Aghiou Pnevmatos) on Monday. The weekend traditionally marks the first trip to the popular resort islands of the Cyclades and the Saronic Gulf before the Greeks […]
Greece extends restrictions on air passengers
On Tuesday, the Greek Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) extended the air travel directives (notams) for travelers arriving in the country from abroad, as well as for passengers on domestic flights to the Greek Islands. The directives have been expanded to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The directive has been extended until Monday, June […]
Ferry passengers must complete a health declaration
Greece’s shipping minister announced on Wednesday that passengers on ferries and ships must complete a health declaration form, whether they have a Covid-19 vaccination certificate, a negative rapid test result, or a negative PCR result. In an interview with state-run ERT TV, Shipping Minister Yannis Plakiotakis said the measure would ensure a smoother and faster […]
3 conditions for traveling to the islands
From May 14, residents of Greece will be able to safely cross toll points and take ferries bound for the islands, since the ban on travel from the prefecture to the prefecture (including the islands) will be lifted. Deputy Prime Minister in charge of government coordination, Akis Skertsos, as part of a regular briefing, announced […]