Santorini Earthquakes March 2025 Update: Residents Return, Cruise Ships Still Banned
by Sarah Milner
Viking Sea and Viking Star outside Santorini, Greece. Photo: Viking
Santorini residents are beginning to return to the Greek island after a weeks-long earthquake swarm, but the Greek Maritime Ministry’s temporary ban on cruise ship calls remains active.
Over the last month, thousands of earthquakes have been shaking Santorini and the Cyclades. Greece declared a state of emergency for the area, and thousands of residents evacuated the island.
Since Jan. 26, there have been more than 20,000 tremors, which have caused minor damage.
AP is reporting a decline in Santorini’s seismic activity, resulting in “several thousand” people returning to their homes. According to Greek City Times, schools are set to reopen Mar. 4, adhering to earthquake preparedness protocols to ensure student safety.
Although residents are returning, cruise lines are not: Viking had two March calls in Santorini that have been adjusted due to the Greek Maritime Ministry’s temporary ban on cruise ship.
“Viking had two scheduled calls in Santorini in March. These have now been adjusted, with the ships instead calling in Kusadasi (Ephesus) and Nafplion,” a reprensentative told TMR. “We are continuing to monitor the situation closely and have notified any impacted guests and their travel advisors directly.”
