What Marine Tours does

Marine Tours Single Member S.A. is a privately-held travel management company headquartered in Athens, Greece, founded in 1980 and operating for over 45 years. The firm specializes in three integrated service lines: Marine & Offshore Travel (crew rotation logistics for shipping companies, including visas, meet-and-greet, and crew changes across 109 countries), Corporate Travel (enterprise business travel booking and policy design for road warriors), and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events management served by 5 specialized consultants across 400+ corporate clients). The company serves a base that includes the world's leading commercial shipping fleet and over 400 MICE-program clients, with claims of being the leading international ticket producer in Greece.

The underlying technology consists of an online booking tool, the proprietary MT Voyager mobile application for traveler access, a process management platform enforcing travel policy compliance through customization filters, and a comparative data analytics database providing cost-per-unit analysis on alternative booking options. The firm holds ISO 9001 certification and is accredited by IATA, HATTA, and PETAGA, with 60+ cumulative industry awards. Marine Tours operates an in-house Maritime Trends Conference (since 2013) that gathers 230+ executives from 120+ shipping companies, and has published consecutive ESG/sustainability reports starting in 2024.

Commercially, Marine Tours generates revenue through transaction commissions on ticket sales (400,000+ tickets annually), professional services fees for MICE program delivery, and managed services for travel policy consulting. Annual turnover is disclosed at 130+ million EUR. The company employs 145+ specialized executives providing 24/7 personalized service. Distribution is direct enterprise sales with dedicated account managers and inside-sales travel consultants; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, negotiated individually with corporate clients based on volume and scope.

Name

Marine Tours

Legal name

Marine Tours Single Member S.A.

Website

https://marinetours.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Marine Tours is a Greece-based, 45+ year-old travel management company specializing in maritime crew rotation, corporate travel, and MICE services for shipping fleets and 400+ corporate clients across 109 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Travel Management (Marine & Offshore, Corporate Travel, and MICE)

akta.pro primary industry

Crew, Marine & Offshore Travel Management (TMCs) (THACAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Crew, Marine & Offshore Travel Management (THAKACAF)

Keywords

• Corporate travel management
• Crew rotation services
• Maritime travel management
• MICE event planning
• Business travel consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Travel Management Services: Marine Tours earns commissions and service fees from booking and managing travel services including air tickets, hotels, car rentals, ferries, rail, and VIP services for corporate and maritime clients. The company processes over 400,000 tickets and generates 130+ million EUR in turnover annually.
2. MICE Services: Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events management services provided to over 400 corporate clients, with specialized consultants delivering tailor-made event planning and execution.
3. Corporate Travel Management Consulting: Advisory services including travel policy design, cost optimization, duty of care implementation, and reporting, often bundled with transaction-based travel bookings.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Marine Tours is a B2B travel management company that books, manages, and consults on business travel for enterprise and maritime clients across 109 countries. Its core services are Marine & Offshore crew rotation and shipping executive travel, Corporate Travel management (air tickets, hotels, transfers, VIP services, 24/7 support), and MICE program delivery (meetings, incentives, conferences, and events including virtual formats). Technology-enabled add-ons include the MT Voyager mobile app, online booking tools, a travel policy compliance platform, and comparative data analytics for cost optimization.

Product overview

Marine Tours is a unified travel management platform offering specialized services for the maritime and corporate sectors. The core portfolio consists of Marine & Offshore Travel (crew rotation and maritime logistics), Corporate Travel (business travel management), and MICE services (meetings, incentives, conferences, and events including virtual formats). Supporting these core offerings are add-on modules including Travel Management Consulting (policy design and reporting), Cost Optimization, Duty of Care, and Traveler Experience services. The company also offers proprietary technology (MT Voyager mobile application) and supplementary products like Gift Vouchers. The Maritime Trends Conference serves as an industry engagement platform. The offering operates as an integrated service suite rather than a modular platform architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MT Voyager: The mobile application of Marine Tours, providing travelers with easy and immediate access to the company's services.

Products and services

• Marine & Offshore Travel Specialized travel management for shipping companies and offshore operators: crew rotation, crew change logistics, visas, meet & greet, and VIP executive travel across 109 countries using a global network of 3,600+ locations.
• Corporate Travel Outsourced business travel management for corporate enterprises: airline tickets, hotel reservations, car/transfer bookings, VIP handling, 24/7 personal consultant support, and policy compliance.
• MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events) End-to-end design and execution of meetings, incentive trips, conferences, and events (including digital/hybrid) for 400+ corporate clients, delivered by a team of 5 specialized MICE consultants with reported 15% ROI uplift and a 98% client recommendation rate.
• MT Voyager Mobile Application Marine Tours' proprietary traveler-facing mobile application providing real-time access to itineraries, updates, and travel services.
• Virtual Events & Incentives Digital MICE sub-offering covering web platforms, green studio, digital venues, hybrid events, and digital incentive programs.
• Gift Voucher Corporate gift voucher scheme allowing recipients to redeem across travel packages, activities, short breaks, or exploration experiences.
• Maritime Trends Conference Annual industry conference organized by Marine Tours since 2013, under academic auspices of ALBA Graduate Business School and with Lufthansa Group support, bringing together 230+ maritime executives for knowledge exchange.

Quantifiable outcome

• 130+ million EUR annual turnover
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Glyfada Greek Maritime Golf Event / Association 'Floga'coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 September 2025Marine Tours participated as Silver Sponsor of the Glyfada Greek Maritime Golf Event, supporting the Association of Parents of Children with Neoplastic Diseases (Floga). The event combined sports with social contribution and brought together 80+ shipping companies.
• London International Shipping Week (LISW25)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 July 2025Marine Tours served as International Partner for London International Shipping Week 2025, one of the world's most important maritime events. As part of this partnership, Marine Tours also sponsored the Global Hub Day, placing Greece at the center of the international shipping stage.
• CSN (Crewing Solutions Network)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 June 2025Marine Tours supported the 3rd CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference in Athens as a Supporter, participating in sessions on seafarer well-being and crew travel management. CSN organizes Mediterranean crewing conferences that bring together maritime industry leaders and experts.
• Piraeus Marine ClubminorOthers · 22 May 2025The 1st CSN Greece Shipping Debate was held at Piraeus Marine Club, with Marine Tours serving as Travel Sponsor. Piraeus Marine Club is a key venue for maritime industry gatherings in Greece.
• Greek Shipping Hall of FamecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 May 2025Marine Tours served as Sponsor of the Greek Shipping Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony & Dinner at the Athens Concert Hall, supporting the institution that honors enduring value, leadership, and legacy of Greek shipping.
• Hellenic HopecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2025Hellenic Hope, a charity supporting children, receives donations from proceeds of the Greek Shipping Hall of Fame event sponsored by Marine Tours, demonstrating Marine Tours' commitment to social responsibility and support for children's causes.
• Women Act / athenaNEA / Women on TopminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 March 2025Marine Tours supported the Women Act initiative in collaboration with athenaNEA and Women on Top for International Women's Day 2025, promoting women's empowerment and leadership in technology and beyond.
• Slide2Open Shipping FinancecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 January 2025Marine Tours supported the Slide2Open Shipping Finance 2025 conference as a supporter, participating in discussions on shipping travel trends and sustainability in crew mobility with 400+ participants and 28,000 online viewers from 133 countries.
• Seatrade MaritimecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 November 2024Marine Tours participated in Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global 2024 held in Manila, Philippines, the premier global event for maritime crew management, networking with international shipping companies.
• ESG Shipping AwardscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 October 2024Marine Tours supported the ESG Shipping Awards 2024 THE CONFERENCE, a major sustainability-focused event for the shipping industry attended by 350+ industry leaders, demonstrating Marine Tours' commitment to ESG principles.
• Naftika Chronika (Nautical Chronicles)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 July 2024Marine Tours actively supports the Efkranti Awards organized by Naftika Chronika since 2008, one of the most established recognition events in the Greek maritime community honoring outstanding shipping achievements and personalities.
• PosidoniaflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 June 2024Marine Tours had a strong presence at Posidonia 2024, the world's largest shipping exhibition held at Metropolitan Expo, as a key networking opportunity with global shipping companies and maritime industry stakeholders.
• Lufthansa GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024Marine Tours became the first Travel Agency in Greece to receive the Carbon Emission Mitigation Certificate from Lufthansa Group, for purchasing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in corporate travel. This partnership demonstrates Marine Tours' commitment to sustainable travel and positions the company as a leader in ESG-friendly business travel solutions.
• ALBA Graduate Business School, The American College of GreeceflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2023ALBA Graduate Business School provided academic auspices for the Maritime Trends Conference organized by Marine Tours since 2013. This partnership lends academic credibility to Marine Tours' industry thought leadership initiatives and strengthens the company's connection to academic institutions in shipping education.
• Lufthansa Group (Conference Supporter)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 May 2023Lufthansa Group supported the Maritime Trends Conference 2023 as a conference supporter, providing backing for one of the most important maritime industry conferences in Greece organized by Marine Tours.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Egencia (Expedia Group): Egencia is Expedia Group's corporate travel platform combining self-serve booking technology with TMC services. Comparable to Marine Tours as an alternative TMC option for Greek and European corporates, particularly mid-market accounts, representing the digital-first competitive threat to traditional full-service TMCs.
• FCM Travel (Flight Centre Travel Group): FCM is a global TMC with a strong maritime, energy and resources practice serving crew rotation and offshore travel worldwide. Comparable to Marine Tours because both target shipping and offshore operators for crew travel management, though FCM's global network and broader corporate footprint make it a competitor in any cross-border RFP.
• American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT): Amex GBT is one of the world's largest TMCs with full enterprise travel, meetings, and consulting capabilities, including a marine/energy vertical. Comparable to Marine Tours as an enterprise TMC competitor for the same corporate travel and MICE RFPs, though it operates at vastly larger scale and lacks Marine Tours' maritime specialization.
• Corporate Travel Management (CTM): CTM is an ASX-listed global TMC with significant presence in the energy, resources and marine sector and a history of mid-market TMC acquisitions. Comparable to Marine Tours as a competitor in enterprise travel and as a likely strategic acquirer profile for a profitable mid-sized specialty TMC in Europe.
• BCD Travel: BCD Travel is a global enterprise TMC with extensive corporate travel, MICE, and consulting services, and a dedicated energy, resources and marine practice. Comparable to Marine Tours as an enterprise competitor in the same Greek and broader European corporate travel market, though at materially larger scale and broader sector coverage.

Others

• Travelport: Travelport is a global travel commerce platform providing GDS and retailing technology to TMCs, airlines, and agencies. Adjacent to Marine Tours as the underlying distribution and booking infrastructure that Marine Tours depends on for ticketing, and increasingly a competitor/partner in NDC-enabled retailing.

Direct peers

• Diversity Travel: Diversity Travel is a UK TMC specializing in marine crew, humanitarian, and aid-sector travel, with a strong maritime crew change management business. Directly comparable to Marine Tours because both derive significant revenue from complex crew rotation logistics for global maritime clients.
• Gray Dawes Travel: Gray Dawes is a UK TMC with a maritime travel division serving crew changes and offshore personnel movements globally. Comparable to Marine Tours as a specialized TMC combining corporate travel with deep marine/offshore vertical expertise serving European-flagged fleets.
• ATPI Griffinstone: ATPI Griffinstone is a UK-headquartered TMC with a dedicated marine and energy/offshore vertical managing crew rotation, rig moves, and offshore personnel logistics. Directly comparable to Marine Tours because both are mid-sized TMCs whose competitive identity is built on maritime/energy crew travel expertise rather than mass-market corporate bookings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marine-tours-s-a
• Instagraminstagram.com/marinetours.gr
• Xx.com/marine_tours

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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