Cyprus
A Protest in Syros Sent a Cruise Ship to Limassol
A cancelled Greek port call turned Limassol into an alternative stop.
In July 2025, a pro-Palestinian demonstration at the port of Syros prevented passengers on the Crown Iris from disembarking there. The ship changed course and reached Limassol the following day. The Israeli diaspora ministry’s monitoring report records the diversion, and Cyprus Mail reported the arrival in Cyprus.
The documented disruption was a lost port call in Greece and a changed itinerary for passengers. Limassol received the diverted vessel. Estimating costs or revenue for Cyprus would require port records, passenger spending data and details of the ship’s original schedule.