Blue Star 1
Car ferry · operated by Blue Star Ferries
A large, comfortable conventional ferry that spent two years working an Irish Sea route before coming home to run the overnight Piraeus–Chania crossing to Crete.
On board the Blue Star 1
- Bar
- À la carte restaurant
- Self-service restaurant
- Snack bar / café
- Shopnot on board
- ATMnot on board
- Wi-Fi
- Outside deck
- Lift
- Pets allowed
- Pet cabins
Where you can sit
- Deck seatsOutdoor seating, unreserved
- LoungeIndoor seats and couches
- Numbered seatsAirline-type reserved seatsreserved
- CabinInside and sea-view cabinsreserved
Where is the Blue Star 1 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
| Built | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Builder | Van der Giessen de Noord |
| Built in | Netherlands |
| Length | 176.09 m |
| Beam | 25.7 m |
| Gross tonnage | 29,858 |
| Service speed | 27 knots |
Where the Blue Star 1 sails
She has no crossing inside the fortnight this site publishes timetables for.
Usually works Piraeus–Chania (Crete).
- Sister ship to Blue Star 2 — same size and layout.
- Now on the Crete run rather than its old Aegean island routes, so check which islands it currently serves before booking.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Blue Star 1 like?
A large, comfortable conventional ferry that spent two years working an Irish Sea route before coming home to run the overnight Piraeus–Chania crossing to Crete. She is a car ferry built in 2000.
Who operates the Blue Star 1?
The Blue Star 1 is operated by Blue Star Ferries, part of Attica Group.
Does the Blue Star 1 carry cars?
Yes. The Blue Star 1 is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 640 cars as well as foot passengers.
Does the Blue Star 1 have cabins?
Yes. She has 161 cabins with 430 berths in total, which are booked as a seat class of their own.
How fast is the Blue Star 1?
She works at a service speed of 27 knots.
Does the Blue Star 1 have Wi-Fi?
Yes, the Blue Star 1 carries Wi-Fi aboard. It is a paid service rather than free.