Blue Star Ferries

The History of Blue Star Ferries

The vessels of Blue Star Ferries nowadays dominate the Greek seas. Founded in 1993, Blue Star Ferries is a maritime company based in Greece that offers ferry services, connecting the Greek mainland to numerous of the islands of the Aegean Sea. It is regarded as perhaps the biggest provider in Greece.

However, its long history dates back to 1965, when the company operated as “Strintzis Lines”, run by the Strintzis family. In 2000, Attica Enterprises bought 48% of the company. It was then renamed Blue Ferries. That year was a milestone for the company’s growth and development, leading to its today prominent position in the Greek ferry industry. Hence, in the present day, the multi-awarded Blue Star Ferries handles a wide majority of ferry routes from the mainland to the Greek islands and vice versa, being a subsidiary company of Attica Groups, along with ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, and Hellenic Seaways.

The Blue Star Ferries’ Fleet

Blue Star Ferries has a fleet consisting of 11 vessels. Out of them, nine are passenger ferries, serving ferry routes from Piraeus and other mainland ports to the Greek islands and inter-island connections, while two vessels are Ro-Ro. In other words, they are cargo ships, mainly handling wheeled cargo. Explicitly, the Blue Star Ferries vessels currently providing services are:

Blue Star Ferries Routes and Destinations

The Blue Star Ferries ships offer connections from various Greek ports of the mainland to a wide number of Greek islands. Expectantly, their routes are far more frequent during the summer months whereas during the winter, they serve fewer destinations. In detail, you’ll find available Blue Star Ferries routes from and to:

The Most Popular Blue Star Ferries Routes

The Blue Star Ferries Ships’ Services and Amenities

All the ships forming the fleet of Blue Star Ferries are well-maintained, providing their passengers with all the necessary services and amenities for a pleasant journey. Furthermore, they are all accessible, offering special services for their travelers with disabilities. Thus, they are equipped with elevators or special ramps and feature accessible cabins and restrooms, as well as designated seats for passengers with special needs. Overall, the Blue Star Ferries staff is always available to provide any necessary assistance to travelers in need.

All the Blue Star Ferries vessels are air-conditioned and have airplane-type seats, standard seating (economy class), VIP zones, and cabins. Moreover, they boast (usually self-service) restaurants and bars, while some of the ships also have gift shops. Wi-Fi is also available onboard (typically for a fee). Payphones, ATMs, and sick bays are also some of the provided amenities during sails.

Useful Info About Blue Star Ferries

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