The great potential for the promotion of maritime tourism between Greece and Cyprus opened up by the launch of the ferry link between the two countries on June 19, was highlighted by the Deputy Minister of Shipping of Cyprus Vassilis Demetriades at a press conference held today at the Embassy of Cyprus in Athens.
Demetriades noted that after 22 years, the shipping link between Greece and Cyprus will be an ideal opportunity for maritime tourism of the two countries. As he noted, the Cypriot side managed to activate the line, while he estimated that the specific project will be embraced by the world.
"Let's not forget that there are many Greeks who want to visit their relatives living in Cyprus and we are talking about more than 50.The routes will be operated by the ropax type ship M/V DALEELA, flagged in Cyprus, with a capacity of 400 people and 100 vehicles, which is managed by Scandro Holding LTD.
The service is seasonal and subsidised by the Cypriot government for the next three years to the tune of €16.5 million, following negotiation and approval by the EU.
The first service will depart from Limassol on Sunday 19 June at 12 noon and will arrive at the port of Piraeus at 6 p.m. on Monday 20 June.
According to the schedule, there will be four round trips in June, eight in July, seven in August and three in September.
Source: KYPE
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