Ferries

Seajets is connecting Crete with the Cyclades islands, with its recently refurbished highspeed Power Jet vessel.

A passenger ferry service between mainland Greece and Cyprus may be ready to launch by the summer of 2021, Cypriot Deputy Shipping Minister Vasilios Demetriades said.

Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis visited the ports of the Argosaronic islands and inspected the measures being implemented to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Medical teams stationed at Piraeus port will conduct random Covid-19 tests on returning travelers as part of ongoing efforts to curb the spread of the virus.

The Athens Medical Association and Attica Region health experts on Sunday conducted over 300 Covid-19 tests at the ports of Piraeus and Rafina.

Greece’s coastal shipping industry needs to find ways to remain above water as it faces the unprecedented challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to XRTC Business Consultants.

Passengers traveling on Greek ferries will be required by law to wear masks inside and outdoors through to August 18.

Despite high demand for ferry travel, Greek coastal shipping vessels will continue traveling with less passengers and not add more capacity to its routes.

Minoan Lines officially inaugurated “Kydon Palace”, the newest cruise ferry of its fleet, during a ceremony held at the port of Piraeus.

Greek ferry companies Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways have introduced a new e-ticket/boarding pass application on domestic routes.