Τhe April report

Greece has already received several visits in March. Athens, Rhodes and Katakolon, the all-time classics of spring time, were the major players for this month. However, they may expect a stiff competition in April. 

Corfu is offered on the itineraries of most companies visiting Greece due to its famous Easter celebrations. The myriads will flock there, especially around the Orthodox Holy Week and afterwards (15^th – 30^th  April).

In addition, Crete has made a new entrance in the April calendar due to the crisis in North African countries. Chania and Heraklion replaced major Egyptian destinations, which, in our opinion, is not a setback at all. The cultural heritage and the natural beauties of Crete offer you plenty of choices ashore.

Temperatures in April will probably not permit you to go for a swim in these tempting beaches of the Aegean. However, the weather is ideal for walks and tours without the need of wearing a hat. Sightseeing freaks may enjoy the best conditions for taking pictures in less crowded settings. April, along with October, are voted  as “the best months to visit Athens” by “Cruisinggreece” as long as you don’t forget your sunglasses at home.

Once again, “Costa” will take the leading role for April. Six of its ships are scheduled to dock at Greek ports. 

"Costa Pacifica"

The newly built (2009) acquatic jewel,  “Pacifica”, with 3780 passengers capacity and 1100 personnel,  will make a fresh start from Savona, passing through Katakolon, Rhodes, Limassol and Piraeus. “Fortuna, “Atlantica” and “Victoria” will also bring several thousands of visitors ashore, if they are determined to leave comforts and luxury onboard, while the smaller, “Allegra” and “Romantica” will make their usual tour in the Ionian and Aegean Sea.

Their Italian competitors, “MSC”, are also scheduled to visit several Greek destinations. Their main targets are Katakolon and Corfu in the Ionian Sea. Among the very much awaited arrivals is the newly built “Splendida” with 3200 passengers in the beginning of April. “Magnifica”, “Musica”, “Armonia” and “Melody” will add more music and several thousand of visitors to the Aegean.

“Royal Carribean” will bring its “Mariner of the Seas” with 3800 passenger capacity, while “Splendour of the Seas” will mostly focus on the Greek beauties by the end of April visiting Corfu, Piraeus, Mykonos, Santorini and Katakolon.

"Seabourn Odyssey"

“Louis”, the Cypriot company, will add  a few thousands to all major Greek cruise destinations departing from various locations, while “Seabourn” will make a rigorous research in alternative Aegean beauties (Lesvos, Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, Milos) with “Odyssey”. 

“Azamara”, “Oceanic” and “Norvegian” have also sheduled some stops in Greece on their way to other destinations.