Overview

• A 20-euro levy takes effect July 1 for each cruise passenger disembarking at Santorini and Mykonos during the June-to-September high season.
• Other Greek islands will incur a reduced per-passenger fee of 5 euros in the same period.
• Cruise operators will initially cover the tax but are expected to include it in fare prices paid by travelers.
• The measure follows a record 40.7 million tourist arrivals in 2024, a 12.8% rise year-on-year.
• Lawmakers adopted the levy in 2024 to curb overtourism and relieve strain on island infrastructure.