# Tourist maritime rescues in Greece

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tourist-maritime-rescues-in-greece
> Updated: 2026-08-02T11:06:04.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In early July 2026, four Bulgarian tourists were rescued off the coast of Lefkada, Greece. Details of the incident were limited, but the successful rescue marked the first reported tourist‑related maritime emergency in the period.

A month later, on 2 August 2026, a motorized boat carrying five Romanian tourists capsized near Agios Nikolaos Siveri in Chalkidiki. All passengers swam to shore unharmed, and the vessel was later recovered. Greek Coast Guard authorities conducted a pre‑investigation to determine the cause, noting no injuries or marine pollution.

Both incidents illustrate a pattern of swift Greek rescue operations for foreign tourists in Greek waters, with authorities responding promptly and preventing injuries despite vessel failures.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-02: Boat Sinks Near Chalkidiki, All Five Passengers Reach Shore Safely

A boat capsized off Chalkidiki, Greece; five Romanian tourists swam to shore unharmed. Coast Guard responded, recovered the vessel and launched an investigation.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/boat-sinks-near-chalkidiki-all-five-passengers-reach-shore-safely

### 2026-07-05: Four Bulgarian tourists rescued off Lefkada, Greece

Four Bulgarian tourists were rescued after being blown out to sea while SUP‑boarding near Lefkada, Greece; a coast‑guard boat and the tourist ship Agios Nikitas saved them unharmed.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/four-bulgarian-tourists-rescued-off-lefkada-greece

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