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 Syros25 sailings
- Syros to Paros25 sailings
- Kimolos to Milos22 sailings
- Kimolos to Paros22 sailings
- Kimolos to Syros22 sailings
- Milos to Kimolos22 sailings
- Milos to Paros22 sailings
- Milos to Syros22 sailings
- Paros to Kimolos22 sailings
- Paros to Milos22 sailings
- Syros to Kimolos22 sailings
- Syros to Milos22 sailings
- Kea to Kythnos15 sailings
- Kea to Lavrio15 sailings
- Kea to Syros15 sailings
- Kythnos to Kea15 sailings
- Kythnos to Lavrio15 sailings
- Kythnos to Syros15 sailings
- Lavrio to Kea15 sailings
- Lavrio to Kythnos15 sailings
- Lavrio to Syros15 sailings
- Syros to Kea15 sailings
- Syros to Kythnos15 sailings
- Syros to Lavrio15 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.