Ferries

Dodekanisos Seaways will include the North Aegean Islands in its ferry schedule after North Aegean Region’s request.

Minoan Lines’ passengers will now have the opportunity to enjoy new Cretan gastronomy experiences when traveling on the Festos Palace and Knossos Palace cruise ferries.

Attica Group plans to invest 31.3 million euros in the fleet modernization of coastal shipping company ANEK Lines after merger.

Travel in Greece will be disrupted on Thursday, September 21, as air traffic controllers and ferry workers will participate in a general strike.

Greece’s shipping minister resigned after facing backlash over comments on the incident involving the Blue Horizon ferry.

The Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced a 24-hour nationwide strike for Wednesday, September 13.

Attica Group CEO Spyros Paschalis stepped down from his position on Thursday following the tragic death of Antonis Karyotis at the port of Piraeus.

A 36-year-old man died after being forcefully pushed off a ferry departing from Piraeus Port.

In July and August, Attica’s three largest ports handled a total of 4 million passengers.

Greece’s coastal shipping operators handled a total of 17.5 million passengers and 3.7 million vehicles in 2022.

The Greek ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio handled more than 2 million passengers this July, recording a 7.85% increase.

The Hellenic Competition Commission gave the green light for the absorption of Cretan coastal shipping company ANEK by Attica Group.

Eurail and Interrail have launched a new Greek Islands Pass for EU and non-EU citizens to visit the Greek islands this summer.

Greek island residents and businesses can apply for transportation subsidies through to August 31.

Greek ferry companies including Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways and Golden Star Ferries have announced up to 20% discounts on island routes.

The Greek government expects coastal shipping companies to reduce ferry ticket prices after market reactions.

Minoan Lines’ luxurious high-speed Santorini Palace vessel is operating routes to the most popular islands of the Cyclades this summer.

The cost of traveling by ferry boat in Greece is among the highest in Europe, found a study.

ANEK Lines showcased Greek shipping excellence at the Transport Logistic, the world’s leading trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT and supply chain management.

Corfu in 2023 will be confirmed as the cruise port in the Adriatic with the highest number of passenger movements.