Connecting Cruises and Communities

Across the Greek islands, tourism supports jobs, local businesses, and seasonal stability. Cruise tourism plays a meaningful role by helping connect visitors with the culture, history, and hospitality of island communities. With thoughtful planning and community involvement, cruise tourism can continue to benefit those who call the islands a welcoming home.

Support Cruise Tourism in Greece

Make Every Visit Work

When cruise visits are coordinated with the rhythm of local life, they are easier to manage and more respectful to everyone involved. With local involvement in scheduling and planning, clear communication, and meaningful community input, cruise tourism can be more compatible with the needs of residents.

Care for Shared Spaces

The shorelines, walking paths and open spaces of the Greek islands are central to daily life. These shared places must be protected not just for visitors but for people who rely on them every day. Across Greece, residents are leading efforts to reduce waste, maintain public spaces, and promote responsible practices that keep tourism in balance with local life.

Stand up with Facts

Cruise is just one part of a much larger tourism picture. Hotel guests, short-term rentals, and ferry traffic all contribute to how tourism is felt in our communities. What matters most is how all forms of tourism are managed. We value independent data and tools to help correct misinformation and bring balance to local conversations.

Community Voices and Ambassadors

For generations, we islanders have welcomed visitors from around the world. Hospitality is part of who we are, and we value the interconnectedness, prosperity, and enhanced way of life it affords us. Residents, workers, and business owners all have stories to tell and ideas about how we can continue to carry the tradition of welcoming visitors from around the world responsibly for generations to come. Share your story and help show how cruise visitors and communities can thrive together.

Whether you are a business owner, working in the tourism industry or an advocate living in a port city, submit your story below:

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Our Ambassadors:

Anastasios Konstantaros

CEO of the Rhodes Tourism Promotion Organization (PROTOUR)

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