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itsfoto:
I'll possibly be in Piraeus for a couple of days in July. It would be nice if I could catch some of the cruiseliners that visit the port. But it seems to me that that may be a rather difficult thing to achieve.

I suppose the breakwaters (like the one seen here: http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=1938599) are totally inaccessible for a shorebased person. Am I right?

I did not find any hint of sightseeing boats cruising the port. Are there any at all?

Where would one want to position oneself to shoot the big ships on their way in or out of the port?

Any suggestion or hint would be much appreciated.

greetings

Uwe

malnik:
If you do find a breakwater to stand on watch out for MSC ships.....Magnifica demolished one - similar to the one in the pic - only a couple of months ago!

Pieter_Inpijn:
I was three times at Piraeus, last time four years ago.
The part of the harbour with the ferries is an open port, even a free shuttle bus to the most distant ferries (north side).
The moles are not accessible.
The cruise terminal is totally fenced of, no access possible (south side).
The position of the sun is most important, you have to switch position several times during the day.
In the morning I was standing on the ferry dock at the south side, in the afternoon and evening on the northern side (good view on the cruise terminal on the other side).
During the day I took the small ferry to Salamina, seeing all the ships in the Drapetsona area.
Take care never to photograph or even point your camera to any navy or grey painted vessel!

Tim J.:
Hi,
there is also a ferry to Aegina, a small island not too far away (1-2 hrs), passing the anchorage.
Makes a nice trip in the morning.

best regards,
Tim

peter j. fitzpatrick:
Hi
A difficult area to photograph at any time of year
Lots of ferries you can get that will take you to local destinations
Aegina is a good trip and also salamina
Salamina will take you through perama bay and see all the anchored vessels in the bay
Also you will see what is anchored off kynossoura
But beware that as you get to salamina you will be approaching the naval base
Put your camera away well before
In the eighties many people used to get arrested for taking pictures in these areas
Now you don't get much bother but the authorities frown on having a hobby such as ship photography
Take care and enjoy your trip
Oh and take a big lens with you
Peter j.fitzpatrick

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