New Tourist Fee in Greece Targets Cruise Visitors to Popular Islands
Greece introduces a new £17 cruise tax for tourists visiting Mykonos and Santorini from July 2025 to combat overtourism and fund sustainable tourism efforts.
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Greece introduces a new £17 cruise tax for tourists visiting Mykonos and Santorini from July 2025 to combat overtourism and fund sustainable tourism efforts.
After a propulsion failure in New York, Norwegian Star resumed its Atlantic cruise, with scenic stops ahead in Halifax, Greenland, and Iceland on track.
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Norwegian Star resolves propulsion issue and resumes its 14-night Atlantic cruise, promising scenic stops in Canada, Greenland, and Iceland through July 26.
Greece introduces a new £17 cruise tax for tourists visiting Mykonos and Santorini from July 21, 2025, as part of efforts to manage overtourism and protect local communities.
Norwegian Star cruise to Halifax suffered a power failure hours after departing Manhattan, forcing a return to port before resuming its Transatlantic voyage.
Carnival Cruise Line debuts Celebration Key on July 19 in Grand Bahama, offering cruise guests a private island paradise with lagoons, waterslides, and Bahamian culture.
Hyundai Glovis launches the world’s first AI-driven autonomous car carrier fleet, revolutionizing global maritime logistics with advanced self-navigating vessels.
The Space Coast hosted 65 travel advisors for its largest FAM trip with Carnival Cruise Line, highlighting Port Canaveral, Cocoa Beach, and key attractions.
Celestyal Cruises unveils ‘Celestyal Travel’ in the UK, offering all-inclusive cruise holiday packages with flights, hotels, and shore excursions bundled together.
Bill Burke retires from Carnival Corporation, leaving a legacy of cruise industry innovation, sustainability leadership, and maritime excellence after decades of service.
AIDA Cruises withdraws from UAE for the 2025–26 season due to regional security concerns, redeploying AIDAprima to safer waters in Northern Europe and the Canary Islands.