November 4, 2026 — Israeli-owned Mano Cruise’s Crown Iris was held for several hours on the Greek island of Syros on Tuesday after a bomb threat, delaying the final leg of a seven-night round trip from Haifa.
What happened
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Greek bomb disposal teams, a detection dog and a diver searched the ship in Syros and found nothing suspicious, Cruise Hive reported. A second check by a Hellenic Coast Guard underwater unit was expected before the ship was cleared to leave. Local authorities had banned a protest on Monday, November 2.
The ship was scheduled in port from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. but, according to ship-tracking data cited in the report, had still not sailed at about 10 p.m. local time. Its final departure time has not been reported (TBA).
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Ship | Crown Iris (Mano Cruise) |
| On board | 940 passengers and 597 crew, according to local media |
| Sailing | Seven nights round trip from Haifa, departed October 29, 2026 |
| Earlier calls | Kos, Piraeus and Nafplio |
| Delay | Several hours in Syros on November 3; final departure time TBA |
| Compensation | None reported |
What it means for airline travelers
- Guests on this sailing: a late departure from Syros means a later arrival back in Haifa. Check with Mano Cruise for the revised arrival time before you lock in a flight home.
- Connecting through Tel Aviv: Haifa sailings are usually reached through Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport (TLV). Leave plenty of time between disembarkation and any departing flight, and more if you are flying standby.
- Security checks can add hours: on any Eastern Mediterranean sailing, keep your return flight flexible where you can.
- No travel-industry or interline rates were mentioned.
Sources
- Cruise Hive — Bomb Threat Holds Crown Iris in Greek Port for Hours
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