New Government Sustainable Development Fee for Guests Visiting Greek Ports

We have recently been advised of the passing of a new law (5162/ 2024 – Article 27) by the Greek Government to apply a Sustainable Tourism Development Fee to all cruise tourists, which will be effective from July 21, 2025.

To facilitate the collection of this tax, Celestyal will collect the applicable local government taxes based on disembarked ports for all guests, upon check out. This will be calculated based on the number of guests going ashore in each Greek port and added to each individual disembarking guests onboard account each day of the cruise. This is not a Celestyal charge, but a mandatory levy by the Greek authorities that we are collecting on their behalf, as required by the relevant legislation.

We have been advised that the new port tax will be applied as follows (up to May 31, 2026):

We will ensure all booked guests and travel partners are provided with clear communication regarding the tax to help guarantee a smooth and seamless arrival in the Greek Isles. Information on the Sustainable Tourism Development Fee charges is available to view here.

We remain fully committed to supporting sustainable tourism in the islands of Greece. We will continue working closely with our industry partners, CLIA and the Greek Government to advocate for practical solutions and infrastructure that benefit both local communities and international visitors. We are committed to keeping our joint guests and trade partners fully informed and to ensure the enjoyment of our guests throughout their experience. Please note that these fees are set and mandated by the Greek authorities and apply to all cruise lines operating in Greece. imagine does not determine or control these charges.

We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.