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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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Stories of Interest

The Lions Fountain, the Hole, and the Kingdom of Endless Studies

2026-06-03 By Phil Butler

There is perhaps no better symbol of modern governance in Crete than the Morosini Fountain in Heraklion. The Lions Fountain stands at the very center of the city, both physically and symbolically, a Venetian masterpiece completed in 1628 that survived Ottoman occupation, wars, earthquakes, modernization, pollution, and four centuries of Mediterranean upheaval. It remains one […]

Rouvas Gorge

Five Euros to Save One of Crete’s Most Scenic Gorges

2026-06-03 By Iorgos Pappas

Faistos and Gortyna plan a €5 entrance fee for Rouvas Gorge to fund safety upgrades, maintenance, and conservation in the heart of Psiloritis.

Cretan Trails

Crete Joins Mediterranean Trails Network to Elevate Global Eco-Tourism Profile

2026-06-02 By Manuel Santos

Crete unifies its hiking routes under the Cretan Trails banner, partnering with international trail networks to develop sustainable mountain tourism.

Hersonissos remains without lifeguard coverage

Hersonissos Faces Lifeguard Shortage as Summer Season Gets Underway

2026-06-02 By Manuel Santos

Hersonissos remains without lifeguard coverage on its designated busy beaches after a tender for 46 positions failed to attract applicants.

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Welcome to the New VOAK, Where Bus Drivers Rest in Traffic and Get Fined for It

2026-06-02 By Manuel Santos

Tourist bus operators in Crete say ongoing VOAK construction projects are causing severe delays, making it difficult for drivers to comply with mandatory rest-period regulations.

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