Mykonos: 2.2 Million Ferry and Cruise Passengers in 2025

With significant port upgrade and modernization projects, 2025 concluded for Mykonos, which welcomed a total of 2,191,908 ferry and cruise passengers throughout the year.

The announcement from the Mykonos Municipal Port Fund includes public works, studies, and repairs carried out, as well as those planned for the new year.

Specifically, in terms of projects:

1. Completed: “Maintenance and filling of quayside holes at the Old Port of Mykonos”, contract value €489,990.09.
2. Completed: “Repair of damaged quay at the marina of the New Port of Mykonos”, contract value €249,911.15.
3. Completed: “Widening of vehicle ramp at the fishing shelter, Old Port of Mykonos”, contract value €36,104.40.
4. Completed: “Construction of ramps for people with mobility issues within the tourist port, Tourlos, New Mykonos”, contract value €31,892.33.
5. Ongoing: “Restoration of the remaining section of the bridge–access islet at the New Port of Mykonos (section A)”, contract value €503,710.56.
6. Ongoing: “Restoration of damaged superstructure and quay fronts of port facilities due to urgent need after severe weather events”, contract value €63,717.40.
7. Contract signed for “Repair of undermined areas at the Old Port of Mykonos”, to begin in January, contract value €36,804.46.

In terms of studies received:

1. Environmental Impact Study (EIS) for “Shaping of transverse pier at the south mole (Deliana) and addition of floating pier extending the existing mole at the Old Port of Mykonos”, contract value €9,920.00.
2. “Preliminary design study for pedestrian pathway between Old and New Port of Mykonos”, contract value €37,100.80.
3. “Study for the supply of automation equipment for parking areas at the Old Port of Mykonos”, contract value €36,032.85.

Also ongoing are: “Study for repair of the New Port breakwater”, contract value €36,257.60, and “Preparation of Safety and Watch Regulations for vessels under the responsibility of the Mykonos Municipal Port Fund”, contract value €7,206.57. Ongoing are also “Replacement of damaged window frames in Mykonos Port buildings due to storm events”, contract value €348,416.06, and the procurement contract for “Upgrade of Mykonos port fender system”, contract value €3,697,538.60. This project is part of the Operational Program “South Aegean 2021-2027” as approved by the South Aegean Governor.

Additionally completed projects:

• “Replacement of damaged fire hydrants at Mykonos Port facilities”, contract value €38,688.00
• “Procurement of FRP manhole equipment at cruise docking area, New Port of Mykonos”, contract value €122,136.28
• “Replacement of damaged power and water supply boxes at Mykonos Port facilities”, contract value €231,756.00
• “Restoration of electrical infrastructure at Mykonos Port facilities due to urgent need”, contract value €371,651.95
• Procurement of “Portable stainless steel railings (70 units)”, contract value €34,720.00
• Procurement of “Digital platform for managing vessel arrival/departure requests – BERTH ALLOCATION”, contract value €36,456.00
• Procurement of “One (1) used electric passenger vehicle” for Mykonos Municipal Port Fund, contract value €11,160.00 including 24% VAT
• Procurement of “Electric pedestrian-operated vacuum sweeper for cleaning/disinfection of port zones”, contract value €28,520.00
• Procurement of “Electromechanical barriers (OTE and Platis Gialos)”, contract value €19,840.00
• Procurement of “70 rubber fenders for the Old Port of Mykonos”, contract value €27,776.00

Ongoing are: “Procurement and installation of 60 mooring bollards at Mykonos Ports”, contract value €35,166.40. The Mykonos Port Fund Ship Waste Plan has been submitted for approval, while waste collection and port cleaning services have been contracted to a private company following an electronic tender.

Ongoing is also the service contract: “Services for Marine Environment Protection and Response to Marine Pollution & Revision of the Current Emergency Plan for Port Pollution of the Mykonos Municipal Port Fund.”

Finally, the plan for the new year includes improvements at the Old Port under the “South Aegean 2021-2027” program, including restoration of the Old Yacht Club building, expansion and addition of new buildings, installation of security systems (ISPS code), and installation of a photovoltaic station.

The President of the Mykonos Port Fund, Ath. Kousathanas – Megas, thanked everyone who contributed and continues to provide valuable services for port modernization and safety, noting: “With today’s report, we demonstrate that Mykonos is modernizing at all levels to meet the contemporary demands of its visitors.”