Welcome to GTP Ferry Connections

Ferry transport in Greece is expected to face disruption during February 23-24 after thirteen Greek seamen’s unions announced a 48-hour strike in all ship categories....

...

Ferry travel in Greece is facing disruption due to snow and strong winds brought by the weather system dubbed “Medea”....

...

Greece’s passenger shipping sector is set to receive 12 million euros to address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic....

...

Attica Group is planning to replace three of its vessels with state-of-the-art Aero Catamaran vessels to serve the Saronic islands....

...

Greece's coastal shipping sector is up against a number of challenges ahead of the 2021 tourism season, according to a survey by IOBE....

...

Greece’s passenger shipping sector has been severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic with lost revenue expected to exceed 300 million euros in 2020....

...

Bidding is now open for a ferry service that will link Greece with Cyprus possibly as of May 2021, the Cypriot Deputy Ministry of Shipping announced....

...

The Hellenic Coast Guard is stepping up checks on ferries and passengers to ensure that safety protocols against Covid-19 are being followed....

...

Attica Group was named “Passenger Line of the Year” at the Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards 2020....

...

Seajets once again supported Russian rally driver Alexey Lukyanuk, who was announced winner of the 2020 European Rally Championship (ERC)....

...

ANEK Lines has donated tablet devices to the students of the Chania Municipality to support their access to the Greek Education Ministry’s tele-education program....

...

A 24-hour strike called by Greece's civil servants’ union ADEDY for Thursday, November 26, will affect public transport in Athens....

...

The Greek passenger shipping sector is expected to post over 300 million euros in losses this year due to the repercussions of Covid-19....

...

Ferry transport in Greece is expected to be disrupted on Thursday, September 24, due to a 24-hour strike at the Piraeus Port by five seamen’s unions....

...

Costa Cruises in October will begin its most popular itineraries to Mediterranean destinations, including Greece and the Canary Islands....

...

Safety at sea has been effective thanks to the implementation of Covid-19 health protocols, according to Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis....

...

Seajets is connecting Crete with the Cyclades islands, with its recently refurbished highspeed Power Jet vessel....

...

A passenger ferry service between mainland Greece and Cyprus may be ready to launch by the summer of 2021, Cypriot Deputy Shipping Minister Vasilios Demetriades said....

...

Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis visited the ports of the Argosaronic islands and inspected the measures being implemented to prevent the spread of Covid-19....

...

Medical teams stationed at Piraeus port will conduct random Covid-19 tests on returning travelers as part of ongoing efforts to curb the spread of the virus....

...

The Athens Medical Association and Attica Region health experts on Sunday conducted over 300 Covid-19 tests at the ports of Piraeus and Rafina. ...

...

Greece’s coastal shipping industry needs to find ways to remain above water as it faces the unprecedented challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to XRTC Business Consultants. ...

...

Passengers traveling on Greek ferries will be required by law to wear masks inside and outdoors through to August 18....

...

Despite high demand for ferry travel, Greek coastal shipping vessels will continue traveling with less passengers and not add more capacity to its routes....

...

Minoan Lines officially inaugurated "Kydon Palace", the newest cruise ferry of its fleet, during a ceremony held at the port of Piraeus....

...