Achaeos
Double-ended car ferry with garage decks that load and unload from the bow, used on the short Aegina/Agistri hop · operated by Saronic Ferries
A modern, double-ended workhorse on the Piraeus–Aegina–Agistri run, with a bright wraparound-window lounge that makes the short crossing feel less like a commute.
On board the Achaeos
- Bar
- À la carte restaurantnot on board
- Snack bar / café
- Outside deck
- Liftnot on board
- Pets allowed
- Pet cabinsnot on board
Where you can sit
- Deck seatsShaded open seating on the upper deck, unreserved
- LoungeAir-conditioned lounge with 360-degree windows on all four sides
Where is the Achaeos now?
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Specifications
| Built | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Builder | Dimitrios Koutalis Shipyard, Greece |
| Built in | Greece |
| Length | 87.7 m |
| Beam | 16 m |
| Draught | 3.5 m |
| Gross tonnage | 4,307 |
| Service speed | 16.5 knots |
Where the Achaeos sails
Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.
- Piraeus to Aegina91 sailings
- Aegina to Piraeus89 sailings
- Agistri to Piraeus52 sailings
- Aegina to Agistri51 sailings
- Piraeus to Agistri51 sailings
- Agistri to Aegina49 sailings
Usually works Piraeus–Aegina–Agistri.
- Loads and unloads from the bow on both garage levels, so boarding is quick even when the ship is busy with day-trippers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Achaeos like?
A modern, double-ended workhorse on the Piraeus–Aegina–Agistri run, with a bright wraparound-window lounge that makes the short crossing feel less like a commute. She is a conventional ferry built in 2006.
Who operates the Achaeos?
The Achaeos is operated by Saronic Ferries.
Does the Achaeos carry cars?
Yes. The Achaeos is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 140 cars as well as foot passengers.
How fast is the Achaeos?
She works at a service speed of 16.5 knots.
Which routes does the Achaeos sail?
Over the next 14 days the Achaeos is scheduled on Piraeus to Aegina, Aegina to Piraeus, Agistri to Piraeus and Aegina to Agistri, among 6 crossings in all.