The Greek government has introduced a boarding fee for cruise ships operating under non-community flags seeking to operate in the Greek sea area. The approval was signed by the Greek Minister of Maritime Affairs, Islands and Fisheries Yiannis Diamantidis. The fee for every passenger has been fixed at 3.95 euros per trip. The fee will be cut by 20% on the condition that the cruise company employs Greek sailors at a rate of at least 1% of the ship’s total crew. It will be cut by 7% for each additional Greek port the ship approaches, according to the cruise schedule of the company.
According to Diamantidis, the decision will give incentives to cruise companies to operate in Greek ports and to hire Greek sailors. It will encourage port authorities to develop and improve services offered.
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