Louis Cruise Lines

From: European Cruise Guide

ABOVE: The Orient Queen arrives in the harbor of Katakolon, Greece.

Louis Cruise Lines is a Cyprus-based company that owns a large fleet of cruise ships, including some that are chartered to other lines. The company's ships and itineraries have a loyal European audience but are virtually unknown to travelers from other continents.

In 2012, Louis is concentrating entirely on the Eastern Mediterranean, with two home ports:

From Piraeus, Greece,  the Louis Cristal offers 7-night cruises to the Greek Islands and Turkey, while the Louis Majesty is operating 3- and 4-night cruises in the same region.

The Orient Queen (shown in the photo at the top of the page) will offer Eastern Mediterranean itineraries from Limmasol, Cyprus.

The company's 2012 season runs from March until early November.

Cruise line's Web site:

Louis Cruise Lines

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