Record season for Port of Heraklion as destination handles half a million cruise passengers. The 500,000th cruise passenger arrived at the Greek port onboard TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 6
The 500,000th cruise passenger arrived onboard TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 6 on 3 November 2024, a day that also saw three cruise ships dock at the Greek port.
“Surpassing half a million passengers is the result of team effort and strategic commitment,” said Minas Papadakis, CEO of the Heraklion Port Authority. “This success positions Heraklion among the top international cruise destinations, bringing substantial benefits to the city’s economy and elevating the port’s role in the region’s tourism development.”
