Blue Star Ferries

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About Blue Star Ferries

To get to the most picturesque islands you cannot avoid taking a ferry. Some destinations are served by larger and more stable car ferries, others are connected by smaller but faster high speedboats or catamarans. If you easily get seasick, avoid travelling by catamaran which rides the waves when the sea is rough – rather opt for a high speed boat as it cuts the water what results in a less rock-and-rolling trip. Also, taking a seat on an upper open-air deck may help weather high waves. Blue Star Ferries offers online tickets for ferry trips – it is not even necessary to pop in at their office to buy one.

What are the Main Stations of Blue Star Ferries?

Blue Star Ferries ferries travel to a number of popular destinations. The list of the stations serviced by Blue Star Ferries includes but is not limited to:

Piraeus Port
Patmos Port
Heraklion Port
Rhodes Port
Kos Port
Thira Santorini Port
Chania Port
Hydra Port
Diafani Pier
Myrina Ferry Terminal
Poros Port
Rafina Port
Chios Port
Kavala Port
Corfu Port
Katapola Port
Evdilos Port
Mytilene Port
Naxos Port
Karpathos Port
Mykonos New Port
Milos Port
Tinos Port
Leros Port
Kythnos Port
Andros Gavrio Port
Iraklia Port
Nisyros Pier
Sigri Pier
Lavrion Port
Tilos Port
Meis Port
Igoumenitsa Port
Agia Marina Pier
Samos Karlovassi
Spetses Port
Chalki Port
Kasos Pier
Kea Port
Ios Port
Sifnos Port
Aegiali Pier
Agios Kirykos Pier
Paros Port
Folegandros Port
Aegina Port
Schinoussa Pier
Megalochori Pier
Symi Pier
Samos
Kalymnos Port
Koufonisia Port
Venice Port
Mesta Chios Pier
Meyisti Port
Syros Port
Sikinos Port
Astypalea Pier
Lipsi Port
Thessaloniki Port
Psara Pier
Ermioni Harbour
Serifos Port
Astypalea Pier
Myrina Ferry Terminal
Fournoi Pier
Souda Port
Lakki Leros Pier
Vathy Port
Diafani Pier
Kimolos Pier
Anafi Port
Ancona Port
Patras South Port
Bari Port
Sitia Port
Porto Cheli Marina
Koufonisia Port

What are the Most Popular Routes of Blue Star Ferries?

Here are some of the most popular piers covered by Blue Star Ferries’s schedule:

What are the Ferry Classes & Prices of Blue Star Ferries?

The rule of thumb is the faster the boat, the higher the price is. Before booking, decide whether you need an express service or slower options are also acceptable. The rates for the latter are much more affordable. Yet the difference in the travel time may be really huge, so always check how long the ferry trip takes before you book your ticket. Also, the availability of some classes can be limited and always requires advanced booking. Always remember to check the pier your boat leaves from and docks at to choose the most convenient one for your onward trip and read other travellers' reviews.

Pros & Cons of Ferry Travel

Pros of Ferry Travel

To take a ship is the only way to reach some of the islands. And in many cases – some of the most beautiful, postcard and paradise islands you have always wished to go!
Different ticket classes are often available so you will be able to choose the fare, level of comfort, travel time, and schedule which suits you best.
Book online to save time – on many routes, booking in advance is an absolute must. In the first place, it concerns longer trips, trips on busy periods like national holidays, long weekends or high season. It is a good idea to book at least several days prior to your travel date if your route is served by a limited number of trips per day, too.
Travelling by ferry is fun. It is always nice to have a look at the places you have visited from another angle – well, in this case – from water. Almost any destination looks terrific from water and you will have a great opportunity to take brilliant pictures.

Cons of Ferry Travel

Getting seasick is the major concern for ferry travellers. The longer is the trip and the rougher the sea is, the more chances to feel your stomach protesting. To make your trip more enjoyable, take the medicine half an hour before your trip and follow our recommendations from above.
Ferry trips are highly weather dependent. It means that on rainy days departures can be delayed or even cancelled. It is not an uncommon thing to close the ferry connections even with bigger islands during stormy weather for several days. It means you should keep this possibility in mind if your ferry trip connects with a flight – chances to get to the mainland later than expected can be high during certain periods.