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Chania III

Small coastal passenger boat (no vehicle deck) · operated by Hellenic Coast Lines

Passengers105
VehiclesFoot passengers only
Service speed13 kn

Chania III is not the ship its name suggests -- despite the label, this small mainland boat has nothing to do with Chania or Crete. It links the tiny Pagasetic Gulf communities of Agia Kyriaki and Trikeri Island to Volos, a short crossing through the sheltered waters off the Pelion peninsula.

On board the Chania III

  • À la carte restaurantnot on board
  • Self-service restaurantnot on board
  • Shopnot on board
  • ATMnot on board
  • Outside deck
  • Liftnot on board
  • Pet cabinsnot on board

Where is the Chania III 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

Built2012
Built inGreece
Length17 m
Beam5.5 m
Service speed13 knots
Top speed18 knots

Where the Chania III sails

Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.

Usually works Agia Kyriaki–Trikeri (Island)–Volos.

  • Foot passengers only -- there is no vehicle deck.
  • Winter capacity (50) is roughly half the summer figure (105); expect a small, functional boat rather than a resort ferry.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Chania III like?

Chania III is not the ship its name suggests -- despite the label, this small mainland boat has nothing to do with Chania or Crete. It links the tiny Pagasetic Gulf communities of Agia Kyriaki and Trikeri Island to Volos, a short crossing through the sheltered waters off the Pelion peninsula. She is a small coastal passenger boat (no vehicle deck) built in 2012.

Who operates the Chania III?

The Chania III is operated by Hellenic Coast Lines.

Does the Chania III carry cars?

No. The Chania III takes foot passengers only, so you cannot drive aboard.

How fast is the Chania III?

She works at a service speed of 13 knots, with a top speed of 18 knots.

Which routes does the Chania III sail?

Over the next 14 days the Chania III is scheduled on Trikeri to Trikeri Paleo, Trikeri to Volos, Trikeri Paleo to Trikeri and Trikeri Paleo to Volos, among 6 crossings in all.

Vessel details as published by the operators and cross-checked against maritime registers. Schedules from the current timetable. Updated 6 August 2026.