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Aegean ferries

5 Must-See Places in Greece Reachable by Ferry

2022-08-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Island of Hydra

Five fantastic Greek islands easily reachable via ferry. What better way to explore Greece’s marvelous islands?

Tags: :et's Ferry, Aegean ferries, Chora, Ferry tickets, Greece, Greece by ferry, Greece ferries, Greece Isles, Greek tours, Hydra, island hopping, Mykonos, Mykonos Town, Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Thera

Minoan Lines Announces All Staff Have Been Immunized Against COVID

2021-07-25 by Argophilia Travel News

Kydon Palace

Minoan Lines has announced 100% of its staff has been vaccinated against the coronavirus (Covid-19), and adding new air filtration systems.

Tags: Aegean ferries, Antonis Maniadakis, ferries, ferry lines, Greece COVID-19, Greek ferries, Minoan Lines, Passenger lines

Greece Ferry Fares Are On the Rise Last Two Years

2018-11-20 by Argophilia Travel News

A rise in fuel prices has forced Greece’s coast shipping companies to raise prices. After over a decade of price stability, fares on Ferries according to Mihalis Sakellis, chairman of the Association of Passenger Ship Operators.

Tags: Aegean ferries, ferries, Ferry boats, Greece ferries, Greece transport, Ionian ferries, passenger ships, transportation

A Cyprus to Greece Ferry May Set Sail Once Again

2018-11-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

"Speedrunner IV", Aegean Speed Lines

The go-ahead has been given to Cyprus’ Deputy Shipping Minister Natasa Pilides to study ways a former ferry link in between Greece and Cyprus can be relaunched.

Tags: Aegean ferries, Cyprus, Cyprus ferry, Cyprus travel, EU ferries, EU Travel, ferry routes, Greece, Natasa Pilides, Nicos Anastasiades

Aiolos Kenteris High Speed Ferry Auction Draws Zero Bids

2018-01-13 by Argophilia Travel News

NEL Lines

In a first-ever “electronic” auction for the high-speed passenger ferry “Aiolos Kenteris” the vessel received zero bids on a minimum price set at €6.5 million. Another auction is expected soon.

Tags: Aegean ferries, Aeolos Kenteris, auction, cruise news, fast ferries, ferries, maritime auction, NEL shipping lines, Piraeus Bank

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Heraklion hosted its first drone show above the Venetian Walls with over 300 drones. The brief five-minute display drew crowds despite rainy weather.

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