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Aqua Jewel

Conventional car ferry · operated by Seajets

Passengers1,600
Vehicles160 cars
Service speed18 kn

A modest conventional ferry that has quietly run the little-served Kythira and Antikythira link for years — the boat you take if you want the small, less-touristed islands off the Peloponnese rather than the Cyclades headline routes.

Previously sailed as Nissilios.

On board the Aqua Jewel

  • Bar
  • Snack bar / café
  • Shopnot on board
  • Wi-Fi
  • Outside deck
  • Lift
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet cabins

Where you can sit

  • Deck seatsOutdoor deck seating, unreserved

Where is the Aqua Jewel now?

Looking for her latest AIS position…

Positions by AIS from the University of the Aegean’s Aegean network. Coastline © OpenStreetMap contributors. Live positions are indicative and are not a navigational aid.

Specifications

Built2002
BuilderPerama Shipyards
Built inGreece
Length106 m
Beam16 m
Gross tonnage3,934
Service speed18 knots

Where the Aqua Jewel sails

Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.

Usually works Piraeus–Kythira–Antikythira–Kissamos/Gytheio.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Aqua Jewel like?

A modest conventional ferry that has quietly run the little-served Kythira and Antikythira link for years — the boat you take if you want the small, less-touristed islands off the Peloponnese rather than the Cyclades headline routes. She is a conventional car ferry built in 2002.

Who operates the Aqua Jewel?

The Aqua Jewel is operated by Seajets.

Does the Aqua Jewel carry cars?

Yes. The Aqua Jewel is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 160 cars as well as foot passengers.

How fast is the Aqua Jewel?

She works at a service speed of 18 knots.

Does the Aqua Jewel have Wi-Fi?

Yes, the Aqua Jewel carries Wi-Fi aboard.

Which routes does the Aqua Jewel sail?

Over the next 14 days the Aqua Jewel is scheduled on Kissamos to Diakofti, Diakofti to Kissamos, Antikythira to Diakofti and Kissamos to Antikythira, among 18 crossings in all.

Vessel details as published by the operators and cross-checked against maritime registers. Schedules from the current timetable. Updated 26 August 2026.