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Corfu Spirit

Closed-type car ferry · operated by Kerkyra Lines

Corfu Spirit, the closed-type car and passenger ferry operated by Kerkyra Lines, carrying up to 585 passengers and 160 cars.
Photograph: Dave Briggs
Passengers585
Vehicles160 cars
Service speed12.2 kn

Corfu Spirit is one of the workhorse ferries linking Corfu, Igoumenitsa and Paxi, a closed-deck car ferry rebuilt from the older Dorieus and returned to service with Kerkyra Lines in 2021. It is a functional, no-frills crossing rather than a scenic cruise, useful for anyone bringing a car onto Paxi.

Previously sailed as Dorieus.

On board the Corfu Spirit

  • Snack bar / café
  • Pets allowed

Where is the Corfu Spirit 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

Built1989
Length93.83 m
Beam15 m
Service speed12.2 knots

Where the Corfu Spirit sails

Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.

Usually works Corfu–Igoumenitsa, Corfu–Paxi (Gaios) and Igoumenitsa–Paxi (Gaios).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Corfu Spirit like?

Corfu Spirit is one of the workhorse ferries linking Corfu, Igoumenitsa and Paxi, a closed-deck car ferry rebuilt from the older Dorieus and returned to service with Kerkyra Lines in 2021. It is a functional, no-frills crossing rather than a scenic cruise, useful for anyone bringing a car onto Paxi. She is a closed-type car ferry built in 1989.

Who operates the Corfu Spirit?

The Corfu Spirit is operated by Kerkyra Lines.

Does the Corfu Spirit carry cars?

Yes. The Corfu Spirit is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 160 cars as well as foot passengers.

How fast is the Corfu Spirit?

She works at a service speed of 12.2 knots.

Which routes does the Corfu Spirit sail?

Over the next 14 days the Corfu Spirit is scheduled on Igoumenitsa to Paxi and Paxi to Igoumenitsa.

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