Miray Cruises' Gemini towed to Greek port after two months anchored

Miray Cruises' Gemini was recently towed to a port near Piraeus, Greece, after spending the past two months anchored in the Bay of Karystos.

According to AIS data, the ship had been anchored off the Greek island of Evia since early May and arrived in Elefsis on June 24, 2026.

As previously reported by Cruise Industry News, the Gemini was arrested by Turkish authorities due to unpaid debts of its owner.

Initially scheduled to start its 2026 deployment in late May, the vessel remained anchored in Greece as Miray pushed back plans for its summer season.

Sailing from Turkey, the 19,093-ton ship was scheduled to offer short cruises to the Greek Islands and Athens, in addition to week-long itineraries to the Black Sea.

New for 2026, the longer cruises were scheduled to sail from Istanbul to destinations in Turkey, Russia and Georgia between July and September.

While Miray more recently indicated an early July start for the season, itineraries are no longer being listed on the company's website.

The Gemini is currently considered an abandoned vessel by the joint database of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

According to data published by the organizations, the 1992-built ship joined the list of abandoned vessels on May 21, 2026.

ILO data points to a dire situation onboard the vessel, which at the time was reportedly facing a "severe fuel shortage," as well as a "critical lack of potable water and food supplies."

Citing a PSC inspection by the Karystos Coast Guard Authority, the Hellenic Coast Guard also reported a substantial deterioration of the crew's living conditions.

Twenty-six seafarers from six countries were onboard at the time, the report said, adding that the crew members wished to be repatriated under Maritime Labour Convention regulations.