Is it cold on Greek ferries?

The upper decks of ferry boats can be very windy, while the constant running of air conditioning in the cabins below deck can sometimes make them even chillier than upper deck temperatures. To make sure that your trip is as enjoyable as possible, be sure to pack a sweater or light-weight jacket for the ferry ride.



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Make sure to bring something warm to wear on the boat. Alternatively, a blanket is always a good idea, especially if you're traveling with kids. Moreover, some ferry routes to the Greek islands last up to 12 hours, so you should wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

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The fleet is made up of five conventional car-passenger ferries and 12 high-speed catamarans. Onboard facilities include air-conditioned and open-deck seating, business lounges, bars and cafes.

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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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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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Sensory conflict happens when your body feels the heaving of an ocean ferry or the jolting motion of a bus winding through the mountains and your eyes, ears, and other senses can't catch up. This results in symptoms like a dry mouth, dizziness, upset stomach, or a pounding headache.

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How to Cure Seasickness
  1. BE IN CONTROL. If you're traveling in a boat or car, it's easy to get motion sick if you're not the one driving. ...
  2. AVOID CERTAIN FOODS. ...
  3. PICK A GOOD POSITION. ...
  4. MAKE YOUR SENSORY CUES MATCH UP. ...
  5. TALK YOURSELF OUT OF IT. ...
  6. DESENSITIZE YOURSELF. ...
  7. EAT GINGER. ...
  8. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PRESSURE POINTS.


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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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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 long before the ferry departure should you leave? You should arrive at the port at least 1 hour before your ferry's departure time to make sure that you won't miss your ferry ride. Also, if you're traveling with your vehicle, it's better to arrive 90 minutes earlier at the port.

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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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The best foods are light and bland, such as saltine crackers, plain bread, or pretzels. Having some food in your stomach is better than having an empty stomach, but be careful not to eat too much. Also, you might want to sip some ginger ale: Ginger is a well-known natural remedy for motion sickness.

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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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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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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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You are also welcome to bring your own food and drinks on board. ?n most ferries you will find a snack bar serving drinks, sandwiches, pastries, etc. On longer routes, the ferry usually has a self-service restaurant that operates during meal times.

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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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Ferries will leave on-time from their first departure port in the morning (usually large ports like Piraeus, Heraklio, and Rhodes) but will often be late arriving and departing from all onward ports – usually getting later as the day progresses.

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