The Greek Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has released footage from a sweeping tax inspection campaign conducted in Santorini, codenamed “Cruise 2026,” during which nearly one in two tourist vessels inspected was found to have committed tax violations. Inspectors carried out surprise checks at the port of Vlychada and other docking points used by day-trip boats and catamarans, with results revealing a violation rate of 46%. In total, 26 vessels were inspected, violations were confirmed on 12 of them, the total value linked to those violations reached €92,000, and fines of €43,000 were imposed.
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Video from AADE’s tax inspection sweep in Santorini
According to an official announcement by AADE, the Independent Authority for Public Revenue has published video footage from its tax inspection sweep in Santorini, where tax evasion was detected on one in every two tourist vessels checked.
AADE released the video material from the large-scale inspections of tourist boats in Santorini — an operation officially named “Cruise 2026.”
The inspections were based on intelligence gathered and processed through algorithmic analysis of available tax and statistical data.
AADE inspectors deployed to the port of Vlychada and other locations where tourist vessels dock around Santorini, conducting unannounced checks as day boats and catamarans returned from their daily and afternoon cruises.
As a reminder, of the 26 tourist vessels inspected, tax violations were confirmed on 12 of them, representing a violation rate of 46%. The total value associated with the identified violations stands at €92,000, while fines totalling €43,000 have been imposed.
