Louis started operating short cruises out of Limassol, Cyprus to the Eastern Mediterranean from the 80s, a programme that is still in force. Louis Cruise Lines, a subsidiary of Louis plc, listed on the Cyprus Stock Exchange, has over the years evolved and expanded its cruise programmes.
Today with a fleet of 11 cruise ships the company also operates cruises from the ports of Genoa and Marseilles to the West Mediterranean, North Africa as well as to the Eastern Mediterranean. From the port of Piraeus, Louis Hellenic Cruises sails to the Aegean islands and the East Mediterranean. Louis Hellenic cruises was founded in 2004 and led to the revival of the Greek Cruising Industry.
Three of the cruise ships, namely 'M/V Thomson Destiny', 'M/V Thomson Spirit' and 'M/V The Calypso' are chartered to Thomson Cruises of TUI Travel plc.
Louis Cruise Lines also provides Turn Key Ship Management solutions such as Chartering, Full Management of Passenger Ships, Hotel & Catering Services as well as Duty Free & Cruise Value Shops operations. Its strategic alliances with the leading Tour Operators have signifivantly strengthened the position of Louis Cruise Lines, as a leading player in European Cruising.
All ships are refurbished and upgraded continuously to mantain the highest standards of quality and service. The management of both the technical and the hotel operations of the ships are carried out-in house as the knowledge and expertise of the company covers all facets of cruise ship management.
The high standard of services offered attracts governments and international organizations to use the ships as floating hotels for major international events. For example, Louis ships were used for high profile events such as Head of States, G8 meeting, the International Exhibition in Lisbon and the NATO conference in Naples.
For more information about cruises with Louis Cruises please visit: http://www. louiscruises. com/