How often are ferries delayed in Greece?

Ferries are notoriously late. They tend to leave the first port on time and then run late for the rest of the day. We rode three ferries and each one was late, sometimes up to an hour late. Unfortunately, you will still have to arrive at the port at the scheduled time, in the slim chance that the ferry arrives on time.



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I have travelled by ferry many times in Greece and delays of an hour or two are commonplace. Only once have I experienced a cancellation and that was due to rough seas.

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The ferries in Greece are some of the most efficient and busiest in the world. During summer there are hundreds of them connecting between the Greek Islands and mainland ports at any given time. The boats are well maintained and have an excellent safety record.

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There have been times when it is 8-10 Beaufort and this is when the ferries are cancelled.

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Getting Around the Greek Islands Keep in mind that sailings can be cancelled because of bad weather (more likely off-season). To save time, consider flying. Compared with boats, flights are less likely to be delayed or cancelled, tend to offer more frequent connections, and are much faster — but often more expensive.

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However, in contrast with what many people believe, the Aegean Sea is not considered as particularly rough, especially when compared with other destinations worldwide. This does not mean that it is benign.

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In that case, ferry companies are not required to pay passengers additional compensation or provide extra benefits. However, if your departure is cancelled or delayed for a long period of time, you should be offered an alternative solution and be provided with a full refund of your ticket amount.

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How early to arrive at Piraeus port? 1) All ships depart on time and will not wait for you if you are late. Hence, if you are traveling without a vehicle, ensure you arrive at your ferry one hour before departure. On the other hand, if you take a car with you, arrive 1.5-2 hours before departure.

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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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How early to arrive at Piraeus port? 1) All ships depart on time and will not wait for you if you are late. Hence, if you are traveling without a vehicle, ensure you arrive at your ferry one hour before departure. On the other hand, if you take a car with you, arrive 1.5-2 hours before departure.

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Diaporos is never windy—unlike most of Greece It is an ideal destination not only for those who want to relax and kick back on one of its beaches with white-pink sands but also for those who cannot stand cold water or want to enjoy the sea in the winter time.

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