Greece Ranks Third Among Popular European Cruise Destinations

Data released by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), one of the biggest cruise companies, show that Greece is ranked third among the most popular cruise destinations in Europe. Greek ports are among the most popular ports of call in Europe with Santorini, Corfu and Mykonos being three of the most popular “port of call” locations in Europe. Greece’s main port Pireus, in Athens, is the fifth most popular home port in Europe, with a throughput of 1.3 million passengers, indicating an increase of almost one percent compared to 2012. In total, Greek ports received 4.6 million cruise passengers in 2013 generating 11,000 jobs. The cruise industry also brought 547 million euros to Greece, providing an important boost to the Greek economy. “With its incredible cultural heritage and natural beauty, Greece remains a key market for the European cruise industry,” said Kyriakos Anastasiadis, CEO of Louis Cruises and Member of CLIA Europe’s Executive Committee.  

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