Santorini’s back in headlines thanks to budget cruise trends squeezing ports and locals, plus Greece’s holiday-squeeze amid economic strain. Island bio: Greek island in the Aegean, Thira/Santorini.
Repositioning cruises are one-way journeys that move ships between seasonal routes, often at discounted rates and with longer days at sea. They can be cheaper per day than traditional cruises but come with fewer ports. Popular itineraries include Atlantic crossings and moves between the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Asia-Pacific.