Artemis
Small conventional car ferry · operated by Hellenic Seaways
A veteran of the Saronic Gulf now doing a long, multi-stop loop of the western Cyclades - not glamorous, but a workhorse that has served under three different names and half a dozen operators since 1997.
Previously sailed as Georgios 2.
On board the Artemis
- Bar
- À la carte restaurantnot on board
- Self-service restaurantnot on board
- Snack bar / café
- Shopnot on board
- Wi-Fi
- Outside deck
- Lift
- Pets allowed
- Pet cabinsnot on board
Where you can sit
- Deck seatsOutdoor seating, unreserved
- AirseatsAirline-type reserved seatsreserved
Where is the Artemis now?
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Specifications
| Built | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Builder | Salamina Shipyards, Ampelakia |
| Built in | Greece |
| Length | 89.76 m |
| Beam | 14 m |
| Draught | 3.5 m |
| Gross tonnage | 1,612 |
| Service speed | 17 knots |
| Top speed | 19 knots |
Where the Artemis sails
Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.
- Paros to Syros29 sailings
- Syros to Paros29 sailings
- Kimolos to Milos28 sailings
- Kimolos to Paros28 sailings
- Kimolos to Syros28 sailings
- Milos to Kimolos28 sailings
- Milos to Paros28 sailings
- Milos to Syros28 sailings
- Paros to Kimolos28 sailings
- Paros to Milos28 sailings
- Syros to Kimolos28 sailings
- Syros to Milos28 sailings
- Kea to Kythnos19 sailings
- Kea to Lavrio19 sailings
- Kea to Syros19 sailings
- Kythnos to Kea19 sailings
- Kythnos to Lavrio19 sailings
- Kythnos to Syros19 sailings
- Lavrio to Kea19 sailings
- Lavrio to Kythnos19 sailings
- Lavrio to Syros19 sailings
- Syros to Kea19 sailings
- Syros to Kythnos19 sailings
- Syros to Lavrio19 sailings
and 105 more crossings over the same period.
Usually works Lavrion–Kea–Kythnos–Syros–Tinos–Andros–Paros–Naxos–Ios–Sikinos–Folegandros–Kimolos–Milos–Sifnos–Serifos.
- Small and slow by today's standards, so build in extra time versus a Blue Star or Superfast crossing.
- Deck seating and a café/bar are the extent of onboard comforts - come prepared for a longer sailing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Artemis like?
A veteran of the Saronic Gulf now doing a long, multi-stop loop of the western Cyclades - not glamorous, but a workhorse that has served under three different names and half a dozen operators since 1997. She is a small conventional car ferry built in 1997.
Who operates the Artemis?
The Artemis is operated by Hellenic Seaways, part of Attica Group.
Does the Artemis carry cars?
Yes. The Artemis is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 74 cars as well as foot passengers.
How fast is the Artemis?
She works at a service speed of 17 knots, with a top speed of 19 knots.
Does the Artemis have Wi-Fi?
Yes, the Artemis carries Wi-Fi aboard.
Which routes does the Artemis sail?
Over the next 14 days the Artemis is scheduled on Paros to Syros, Syros to Paros, Kimolos to Milos and Kimolos to Paros, among 129 crossings in all.