Ariadne
Large car ferry · operated by Superfast Ferries
A big, comfortable Japanese-built car ferry that has quietly moved between Attica Group's brands over the years - now sailing under the Superfast name, with proper cabins and a restaurant for the longer overnight legs to Italy.
Previously sailed as Ferry Himuka and Rainbow Bell.
On board the Ariadne
- Bar
- À la carte restaurant
- Self-service restaurant
- Snack bar / café
- Shop
- Wi-Fi
- Outside deck
- Lift
- Pets allowed
- Pet cabins
Where you can sit
- Deck seatsOpen-deck seating, unreserved
- Airline-type seatsReserved numbered aircraft-style seatingreserved
- CabinPrivate cabins, including accessible and pet cabinsreserved
Where is the Ariadne now?
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Specifications
| Built | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Builder | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Shimonoseki |
| Built in | Japan |
| Length | 195.95 m |
| Beam | 27 m |
| Gross tonnage | 30,882 |
| Service speed | 24 knots |
| Top speed | 27.5 knots |
Where the Ariadne sails
Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.
- Chios to Mytilini18 sailings
- Chios to Piraeus18 sailings
- Mytilini to Chios18 sailings
- Mytilini to Piraeus18 sailings
- Piraeus to Chios17 sailings
- Piraeus to Mytilini17 sailings
Usually works Patras-Igoumenitsa-Corfu-Italy (Ancona/Venice).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ariadne like?
A big, comfortable Japanese-built car ferry that has quietly moved between Attica Group's brands over the years - now sailing under the Superfast name, with proper cabins and a restaurant for the longer overnight legs to Italy. She is a large car ferry built in 1996.
Who operates the Ariadne?
The Ariadne is operated by Superfast Ferries, part of Attica Group.
Does the Ariadne carry cars?
Yes. The Ariadne is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 640 cars as well as foot passengers.
Does the Ariadne have cabins?
Yes. She has 145 cabins with 459 berths in total, which are booked as a seat class of their own.
How fast is the Ariadne?
She works at a service speed of 24 knots, with a top speed of 27.5 knots.
Does the Ariadne have Wi-Fi?
Yes, the Ariadne carries Wi-Fi aboard.
Which routes does the Ariadne sail?
Over the next 14 days the Ariadne is scheduled on Chios to Mytilini, Chios to Piraeus, Mytilini to Chios and Mytilini to Piraeus, among 6 crossings in all.