The Greek government is looking at new ways to control the number cruise guests visiting sought-after destinations as part of its ongoing efforts to curb overtourism.
Despite a slow start, agency chiefs are confident cruise sales will improve now (Credit: iStock)
Prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Sunday (8 September) said cruise tourists to Santorini and Mykonos would be charged a €20 (£16.90) levy during the peak summer months to support local communities.
The intervention, which will be outlined in more detail in the coming weeks, follows plans to cap cruise calls in such destinations, which were discussed by ministers in June.
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