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What do I need to board a ferry?

Check-in Easily and Conveniently on a Ferry A printout is not required. Otherwise, you can always check-in at a port office or port kiosk. You'll need to present your booking confirmation email as well as a passport or national identity card for both, and where required, a valid visa.



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Walk-on passengers and bicycles Walk to the ferry terminal and show your ticket or purchase one. When the ferry is ready to board, follow employee instructions and have your ticket ready to scan at the turnstiles. You will walk across a ramp to board the ferry. There is indoor and outdoor seating.

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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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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.

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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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Some ferry companies allow you to board by simply showing your booking confirmation email, which includes your personal details and your reservation code. You can either show the email on your device (phone, tablet) or print it out and bring it with you.

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If you are running late and are likely to miss your ferry, we suggest proceeding to the port to see if the ferry company will allow you to change the ticket to a different day or departure time. Keep in mind that if you do miss your ferry, the tickets are non-refundable.

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If a vehicle is broken down onboard, the responsibility ultimately is with the owner of the vehicle. The ferry crew is under no obligation to re-start vehicles that have broken down.

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All ferries have toilet facilities including at least one wheelchair accessible toilet.

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Are the Greek ferries expensive? Greek ferry tickets are more on the steep side. A return ticket to the Cyclades won't cost less than 80 euros; sometimes, it exceeds the 100 euros margin. Therefore, it's definitely a cost to consider before visiting a Greek island or embarking on an island-hopping vacation.

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Passport, Travel Visa and National ID Card
Proper identification is the foundation of international travel. As a result, you should ensure to always have an official identification document with you.

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Ferry accidents are not uncommon in Indonesia, which is the world's largest archipelago country with more than 17,000 islands. In 2018, as many as 192 people drowned when an overloaded ferry overturned and sank on Lake Toba on Sumatra island.

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Cabins are sold per trip, not per day or per person. Cabins are equipped with single or double bunk bed style berths. Most cabins include private bathroom facilities. For those that do not, public restroom and shower facilities are available.

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Each passenger is authorized to carry flammable hygiene products up to 2 kg or the equivalent of 2 litres (aerosols, perfume, lacquer, cologne, etc.)

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