Fast Ferries is a Greek shipping company established in 1989 by the Panagiotakis brothers. Operating from the port of Rafina to the Cyclades, the company connects Athens with Andros, Tinos, Mykonos, Naxos and Paros year-round. In summer it adds seasonal lines from Piraeus to the Cyclades — including Serifos, Sifnos, Milos, Folegandros, Ios and Santorini — and from Alexandroupolis to Samothraki and Limnos. The fleet covers conventional Ro-Pax ferries plus the high-speed Thunder.
Fast Ferries operates five modern Ro-Pax ferries — Theologos P, Ekaterini P, Fast Ferries Andros, Dionysios Solomos and Adamantios Korais — plus the high-speed Thunder. Theologos P (1,154 passengers, 300 vehicles) entered service in 2007 on the Rafina–Mykonos line. Ekaterini P (1,127 passengers, 240 vehicles) joined in 2012, doubling daily Rafina–Cyclades sailings. Fast Ferries Andros (1,200 passengers, 280 vehicles) was added in 2015 after a major refurbishment in Elefsina. Adamantios Korais was acquired in autumn 2024 and operates the Alexandroupolis–Samothraki–Limnos line. All vessels offer Economy seating in indoor lounges and outdoor decks, plus Airline-type Economy and Business class seats in dedicated lounges. Onboard amenities include four bars, an onboard shop, a children's play area on selected vessels and infirmary facilities. Fast Ferries Andros is configured for accessibility, with escalators and provisions for passengers with reduced mobility. The fleet covers Greek and international safety standards and is staffed by crews trained to international SOLAS requirements.
On SimpleFerry, Fast Ferries tickets are sold in real time with instant e-ticket delivery. Each passenger may carry up to 50 kg or 1 m³ of luggage free of charge, placed in the designated areas of the vessel as instructed by the crew.
Vessels have special areas for the accommodation of pets. For sanitary reasons, pets are not allowed in bars, restaurants and other internal areas of the vessel. When walking, pets must always be accompanied, on a leash and wearing a muzzle. Passengers travelling with a pet must carry an updated health book and are responsible for the pet's care, safety and hygiene throughout the trip.
Each passenger may carry up to 50 kg or 1 m³ of luggage free of charge. Luggage must be placed in designated areas of the vessel as instructed by the crew.
Children up to 6 years old travel free in Economy Class and Air-type seats. Children from 6 to 10 receive a 50% discount.
Yes. Pets are accepted in designated areas of the vessel, must wear a muzzle and be on a leash, and require an up-to-date health book. Pets are not allowed in indoor public areas like bars and restaurants.
Yes from Rafina to Andros, Tinos, Mykonos, Paros. The Piraeus–central Cyclades and Alexandroupolis–North Aegean routes operate seasonally.
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