The Management of PPA S.A. welcomed the MSC Sinfonia to the Port of Piraeus for 2025, organizing a special event during which the DCEO of PPA S.A. Cpt. Jin Beiyuan exchanged honorary plaques with the ship’s Cpt. Mr. Giuseppe Cazzano. The ship has a capacity of 2,646 passengers, is 274.9 meters long, has 13 decks, and is expected to make a total of 52 arrivals by the end of the year.
MSC Cruises operates in the Port of Piraeus, operating mostly disembarkation cruises throughout the year. In 2025, it is expected to approach the port 110 times with its ships: MSC Sinfonia, MSC Fantasia, MSC Armonia as well as the luxurious Explora I, recording a significant increase in the number of arrivals compared to the previous year.
Over 1 million Homeporting passengers in 2025 in Piraeus
It is noted that the upward trend of Homeporting cruises in the port of Piraeus continues for the new year, as according to pre-bookings for 2025, the record performance of 1 million Homeporting passengers achieved in 2024 is expected to be exceeded. Based on the above figures, Piraeus has now established itself in the top three Homeport cruise ports in the Mediterranean.
The benefits that arise from homeporting for the local and national economy are numerous, as it contributes to the creation of new jobs and the increase in revenue for businesses operating in the tourism industry, catering, ship supply and repair sectors, etc.
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