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Are ferries between the Greek islands safe?

The boats are well maintained and have an excellent safety record. Some ferries are huge and are like cruise ships, with restaurants, cabins, and shops onboard whilst fast ferries are smaller and well, fast.



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The boats are well maintained and have an excellent safety record. Some ferries are huge and are like cruise ships, with restaurants, cabins, and shops onboard whilst fast ferries are smaller and well, fast.

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Do ferries in Greece make you seasick? It's possible to get seasick onboard Greek ferries as it can be windy during July and August in the Aegean Sea. So, whether or not being prone to motion sickness, we suggest you have a motion sickness medicine with you.

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Ferry cancellations can happen. They are rare but they can happen 2 - 5 times a year for 12 - 48 hours. It's really somehting not predictable and may change from year to year.

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Greek ferry companies increased the price of their tickets for most routes for the second time this year, citing the high cost of fuel. The new prices took effect on June 15.

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Cars are the best and most secure way of transportation when you are in a specific location and want to get around. Car rental agencies are situated in the most popular places in Greece and the Greek islands.

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Make sure your pre-travel diet includes plenty of fiber, which makes stools softer and more comfortable to pass. Foods high in fiber include many fruits, like apples (with the skin), raspberries, and pears; beans; and whole-grain foods such as bran cereal.

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Travelers should carry loperamide for self-treatment of diarrhea and, if risk is moderate to high, an antibiotic to add if diarrhea is severe.

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So, where is the best place to sit on a boat for seasickness? Right in the middle! The side-to-side and bobbing motions of the boat are not as noticeable when seated in the middle. As people say, knowing how not to get seasick means knowing where to sit on a boat strategically.

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Greeka Ferries is one of the best and top-rated online booking engines for ferry tickets to Greece and the Greek Islands!

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Best Time to Visit the Greek Islands: The Greek islands are at their best from late May to early October for swimming, suntanning, and beach weather; and from April to early November for sightseeing, hiking, and exploring. A good travel itinerary for Greece should consider the weather patterns of the Greek islands.

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