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All restrictions on cruises between Greece and Turkey liftedAll restrictions on cruises between Greece and Turkey lifted

All restrictions on cruise and ferry operations between Greek and Turkish ports have been lifted.

Holly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

February 10, 2022

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Credit: Seatrade Cruise News

Cruising between the two countries was re-established last October but in Turkey, vessels were only permitted to call at the ports of Galata Istanbul and Kusadasi.

Since February 8, all Turkish ports have been allowed to receive cruises and ferries arriving from Greece.

‘Following strong collaboration with all stakeholders, we are pleased to communicate this news, which comes right on time for the cruise ports and cruise lines to organise the season ahead,’ commented Figen Ayan, president, MedCruise.

Ayan commended the European Union’s Healthy Gateways joint action team headed by Prof. Christos Hadjichristodoulou, CLIA Europe, cruise lines, and MedCruise employees for helping to bring about the change.

‘We, as MedCruise, will continue to develop activities and similar campaigns to support each and all members, facilitating the safety and sustainable growth of cruise activities in the Mediterranean and its adjoining seas,’ she concluded.

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About the Author

Holly Payne

Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

Holly is Deputy Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review & Seatrade Cruise News and has experience managing a range of highly successful international business and consumer titles. With a flair for video reporting and a history of overseas work documenting people and places of diverse cultures, Holly brings a variety of skills to the Seatrade Cruise portfolio.

Holly’s academic credentials include oral and written Arabic language skills (intermediate-advanced), an MA Multimedia Journalism with NCTJ accreditation, and a BA (Hons) Degree in Classical and Archaeological Studies with English and American Literature.

 

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