Do Greek ferries serve food?

All ferries will have food, snacks, and drinks on board. It's reasonably priced and good quality – but nothing fancy. In Athens there are many places to buy food and snacks before boarding the ferry. These shops (located directly across from the ferry port) are open 24-hours a day.



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All Hellenic Seaways' car-passenger ferries have lounges, reserved, and open-deck seating, and cabins. Facilities onboard include self-service and à la carte restaurants, shops and Wi-Fi. The 'Flying Cats' are passenger-only and do not have outside seating.

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Yes, you're welcome to bring your own food, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks aboard and consume those during the crossing. We simply ask that you take the time to clean up your space when finished.

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Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages can be brought and consumed on board the ferry. Due to state law, alcoholic beverages that are not purchased on board the ferry cannot be consumed on the ferry. Please see our current COVID-19 rules related to masking.

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Things to Know About Taking Greek Ferries Most ferries don't sell out, but if you're trying to plan, you can go ahead and book 2 to 3 months in advance. Keep in mind that some ferries are seasonal and don't run all year long. For those who are island hopping, Eurail offers a ferry pass for the Greek Islands.

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Despite the unreliable Greek ferry system, it is still the most efficient and busiest in the world. There is no need to arrive at any port more than 30 minutes before the time. Ferries never leave before the scheduled time.

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There is 14,5% tax levied on each ticket and then 13% VAT. One of the ferries' major cost is fuel. and its price doubled since last year. There are 74 long distance ferries in Greece, 53 “conventional” and 21 “fast” (ie catamarans) ferries.

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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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Are ferries usually on time? Yes! Please note that the schedules indicate departure times. We recommend that you arrive at the terminal at least five minutes prior to the scheduled departure in order to board.

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Yes, you're welcome to bring your own food, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks aboard and consume those during the crossing.

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For people that are prone to seasickness: Try to avoid small highspeed ferries and look instead for big (slower) conventional ferries. The fact that you can walk or sit on the open air deck(s) helps a lot. Remember that only some of the big highspeed ferries have a (small) open deck.

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The water is fine. Most places don't have bottled water.

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Chances are high of getting seasick; come prepared People who don't typically suffer from motion sickness often get seasick on ferries. The water gets seriously choppy and very uncomfortable at times. You have nothing to lose! Come prepared; take Dramamine at least 30 minutes before your trip.

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Passengers sit inside in aircraft-type seats with small porthole windows. The only facility is a small toilet.

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Do you check in your luggage on ferries? No, there is no check-in procedure for luggage items.

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You can book your ferry in Greece online (through a website or a mobile app) or buy them from a ticket office at the port. However, it's better to book your ferry tickets online as you avoid the long queues while also getting the best ferry price.

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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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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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Prohibited items
  • Hazardous materials (CFR Title 49, Parts 170-180)
  • Explosives or incendiary devices (CFR Title 33, Part 6)
  • Chemical, biological or radiological agents or devices (CFR Title 33, Part 6)
  • Unlawful or illegally possessed firearms (RCW, Chapter 9.41)
  • Illegal fireworks (RCW, Chapter 70.77)
  • Acetylene tanks.


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