Blue Star Naxos
Car ferry · operated by Blue Star Ferries
A mid-sized, no-nonsense Cyclades workhorse, sister ship to Blue Star Paros, running the popular Piraeus–Naxos–Santorini line down to the smaller Amorgos.
On board the Blue Star Naxos
- Bar
- À la carte restaurantnot on board
- Self-service restaurant
- Snack bar / café
- Shop
- ATM
- 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 Naxos now?
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Specifications
| Built | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Builder | Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) |
| Built in | South Korea |
| Length | 124.2 m |
| Beam | 18.9 m |
| Draught | 5.1 m |
| Gross tonnage | 10,438 |
| Service speed | 24 knots |
| Top speed | 25 knots |
Where the Blue Star Naxos sails
Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.
- Naxos to Paros63 sailings
- Naxos to Piraeus63 sailings
- Paros to Naxos63 sailings
- Paros to Piraeus63 sailings
- Piraeus to Naxos63 sailings
- Piraeus to Paros63 sailings
- Astypalea to Donoussa32 sailings
- Astypalea to Egiali32 sailings
- Astypalea to Naxos32 sailings
- Astypalea to Paros32 sailings
- Astypalea to Piraeus32 sailings
- Donoussa to Astypalea32 sailings
- Donoussa to Egiali32 sailings
- Donoussa to Naxos32 sailings
- Donoussa to Paros32 sailings
- Donoussa to Piraeus32 sailings
- Egiali to Astypalea32 sailings
- Egiali to Donoussa32 sailings
- Egiali to Naxos32 sailings
- Egiali to Paros32 sailings
- Egiali to Piraeus32 sailings
- Naxos to Astypalea32 sailings
- Naxos to Donoussa32 sailings
- Naxos to Egiali32 sailings
and 51 more crossings over the same period.
Usually works Piraeus–Paros–Naxos–Santorini–Amorgos.
- Smaller and less lavish than the newer Delos/Patmos-class ships, but reliable on a heavily-trafficked route.
- Good option for reaching Amorgos, which the bigger ships don't always call at.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Blue Star Naxos like?
A mid-sized, no-nonsense Cyclades workhorse, sister ship to Blue Star Paros, running the popular Piraeus–Naxos–Santorini line down to the smaller Amorgos. She is a car ferry built in 2002.
Who operates the Blue Star Naxos?
The Blue Star Naxos is operated by Blue Star Ferries, part of Attica Group.
Does the Blue Star Naxos carry cars?
Yes. The Blue Star Naxos is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 240 cars as well as foot passengers.
How fast is the Blue Star Naxos?
She works at a service speed of 24 knots, with a top speed of 25 knots.
Does the Blue Star Naxos have Wi-Fi?
Yes, the Blue Star Naxos carries Wi-Fi aboard. It is a paid service rather than free.
Which routes does the Blue Star Naxos sail?
Over the next 14 days the Blue Star Naxos is scheduled on Naxos to Paros, Naxos to Piraeus, Paros to Naxos and Paros to Piraeus, among 75 crossings in all.