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Artemis

Small conventional car ferry · operated by Hellenic Seaways

Passengers748
Vehicles74 cars
Service speed17 kn

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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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

Built1997
BuilderSalamina Shipyards, Ampelakia
Built inGreece
Length89.76 m
Beam14 m
Draught3.5 m
Gross tonnage1,612
Service speed17 knots
Top speed19 knots

Where the Artemis sails

Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.

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.
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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.

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