Seajets Launches New ‘Superstar’ Vessel with Evening Routes, Special Offers

By admin 4 Απριλίου 2022 No comment

The new luxury “Superstar” vessel of Greek ferry operator Seajets on April 8 will begin itineraries from the port of Rafina to the Aegean islands. Formerly known as “SuperFerry II”, the vessel will conduct daily evening itineraries from Rafina (departure at 4.45pm) to the islands of Andros, Tinos, Mykonos and Paros. The passenger ship can […]

Russia War Pushes Ferry Ticket Fares to Greek Islands Higher

By admin 23 Μαρτίου 2022 No comment

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Photo source: EC / Photographer: Yorgos Karahalis Greek ferry operators announced this week that they were expecting ticket fares to the Greek islands to increase by approximately 10 to 12 percent as a result of soaring fuel prices – a result of the Russia-Ukraine war. The majority of ferry operators have either already increased ticket […]

Covid-19: Greek Ferries Return to 100% Capacity

By admin 10 Μαρτίου 2022 No comment

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A passenger ship bound to Aegean islands leaving the Port of Pireus. Photo source: European Commission / Photographer: Yorgos Karahalis Greek authorities took one more step towards normalcy this week fully lifting capacity measures on ferries as the number of Covid-19 cases appear to be stabilizing. The decision was announced following a meeting on Wednesday […]

Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships Appoints Spiros Paschalis as New President

By admin 23 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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The Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships (SEEN) has appointed Spiros Paschalis, CEO Attica Group, as its new president for a three-year term. Spiros Paschalis SEEN made the announcement on Wednesday, after the association’s general assembly and the election of a new board of directors. Paschalis succeeds outgoing President Michail Sakellis who has been

Three Bids for Greece-Cyprus Ferry Link

By admin 31 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Three companies have submitted bids for the establishment of a passenger maritime link between Cyprus and Greece, paving the way for the next phase of the highly anticipated service, the Cypriot deputy shipping ministry announced recently. Companies which submitted bids by the closing date on January 28 for the project were: Scandro Holding Ltd, NY […]

No Ferries Departing from Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio Due to Bad Weather

By admin 25 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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The Greek authorities on Tuesday issued a ban on sailing from the ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio due to strong north winds reaching between 8 to 9 on the Beaufort scale in the Aegean sea. Routes to islands of the Saronic Gulf will operate only with closed type vessels. Also not running are the […]

Greece Secures Funds for Port Works, Ferry Connections in Samos Regional Unit

By admin 24 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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The Greek Shipping Ministry has secured resources for major port projects and infrastructure works to be carried out on islands of the Regional Division of Samos in the North Aegean. Speaking during a recent meeting with regional and local authorities, Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis announced that 13 million euros have been secured to cover […]

New Covid-19 Rules for Ferry Travel in Greece

By admin 11 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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archive photo Greek authorities announced new measures applying to travel by ferry to and from the islands and mainland in view of Covid-19 and the onslaught of Omicron. According to the latest legislation which applies to coastal shipping transportation regardless of destination (from ports of mainland Greece to the islands and other mainland ports, between […]

Minoan Lines Celebrates 50 Years of Successful Operations

By admin 10 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Greek passenger shipping company Minoan Lines has completed 50 years of successful operations, with its luxury state-of-the-art vessels offering quality and safe transportation for people and goods. The company was founded in 1972, with the vision to contribute to the development of the island of Crete, through the provision of high-quality services and safe transportation

Superbrand Awards: Minoan Lines is Greece’s Top Corporate Brand in Passenger Shipping

By admin 28 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Minoan Lines was recently honored as the ferry/shipping company with the top corporate brand name in the Greek passenger shipping sector, in the transportation category, at the 2021-2022 Business Superbrands awards. Superbrands is an international independent arbiter of branding. It pays tribute to the strongest and most valuable brands in the world through its