Where do Blue Star Ferries dock in Santorini?
Athinios
There are 2 Santorini ports, but only one operates for passenger ferries. The name of Santorini’s ferry port is Athinios. Athinios Port is also referred to as the “New port” or “Thira port” by locals. That’s because there is one smaller, cruise port on the island, located in Fira; this is the Οld port of Santorini.
Can you sit outside on Greek ferries?
However, not all boats offer all of these three options. In a small fast ferry that makes even the biggest route in the Cyclades from Athens to Santorini in less than 5 hours, there are only air seats, but in larger boats, you can also sit on the deck or spend the hours in a cabin.
Where do you sleep on a ferry?
Sometime you will get just a bed in the shared cabin. Take what is available. Camping on the ferry – Although it is most likely that you will not be allowed to sleep in your car (if you have one) and the deck or lounge option is your only choice, some ferry companies have facilities for camping on the ferries.
Is Thira the same as Fira?
Fira, sometimes spelt ‘Thira,’ is the capital of the Greek island of Santorini. If you’ve seen photos of Santorini in the past, with its whitewashed rectangular buildings overlooking the contrasting, rich blue hues of the Mediterranean – well, then, this is where you can find that same enchanting scenery.
Where does the ferry drop you off in Santorini?
Athinios Port
The ferry port is Athinios Port, also known as the “New Port” or “Thira Port.” The Old Port of Santorini (aka Skala) accommodates cruise ship tender boats and some private tour boats. All passenger and car/passenger ferries serving Santorini arrive and depart at Athinios Port.
Can I sleep in my car on a ferry?
Camping on the ferry – Although it is most likely that you will not be allowed to sleep in your car (if you have one) and the deck or lounge option is your only choice, some ferry companies have facilities for camping on the ferries. Get in touch with the ferry company to check if you are lucky to get this option.
Why can’t you stay in your car on a ferry?
The reason passengers are not allowed on the car decks on ferries is that it is illegal. The reason for it being illegal is of course safety, preventing theft from cars, fire hazards (people smoking in their own cars) etc. This is from Marine and Coast Guard Agency (UK) on ro-ro passenger ships.
Are there air seat lounges on Blue Star Ferries?
Re: Air seat lounges on Blue Star Ferries At any rate, the new Blue Star Delos is expected to be deployed on the Piraeus – Paros – Naxos – Santorini route this summer, replacing either Blue Star Paros or Blue Star Naxos. As it is much larger than the others, layout will be different:
What is Blue Star Ferries?
Blue Star Ferries is characterized by some services that allow a comfortable crossing to your destination. The passengers can be accommodated in outside and inside cabins or in different lounge seating areas, and have a restaurant, bars and mini-shops available to them in most cases if traveling with Blue Star Ferries.
What are deck-seats on Blue Star Ferries?
Economy Deck-Seats actually mean that you can sit anywhere you want on the inside or outside deck and walk around on Blue Star Ship. This option is fantastic for Blue Star Ferries day trips or for passengers traveling with a sleeping bag. However, as Blue Star Ferries seats are not numbered or named,…
How do I get from Mykonos to Santorini?
That said, you can take a different ferry directly to Santorini and bypass Paros altogether. On that particular Wednesday the Hellenic Seaways FlyingCat4 will make this run as it has in years gone by, leaving Mykonos at 3pm, arriving at Santorini around 5:30pm.