Dionisios Solomos
Conventional car ferry · operated by Fast Ferries
A dependable, unglamorous old-timer that used to fly the Zante Ferries colours on the slow route to the south-west Cyclades. Now under new ownership, it is still the budget pick for travellers happy to trade an hour or two for a lower fare.
On board the Dionisios Solomos
- Bar
- À la carte restaurantnot on board
- Self-service restaurantnot on board
- Snack bar / café
- Shop
- Wi-Fi
- Outside deck
- Pets allowed
Where you can sit
- Deck seatsOutdoor seating, unreserved
- AirseatsAirline-type reserved seatsreserved
Where is the Dionisios Solomos now?
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Specifications
| Built | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Built in | Japan |
| Length | 121.53 m |
| Top speed | 19.5 knots |
Where the Dionisios Solomos sails
Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.
- Piraeus to Sifnos34 sailings
- Piraeus to Folegandros33 sailings
- Piraeus to Sikinos33 sailings
- Sifnos to Folegandros33 sailings
- Sifnos to Sikinos33 sailings
- Folegandros to Piraeus32 sailings
- Sifnos to Piraeus32 sailings
- Sikinos to Piraeus32 sailings
- Folegandros to Sifnos31 sailings
- Piraeus to Serifos31 sailings
- Serifos to Piraeus31 sailings
- Serifos to Sifnos31 sailings
- Sifnos to Serifos31 sailings
- Sikinos to Folegandros31 sailings
- Sikinos to Sifnos31 sailings
- Folegandros to Serifos30 sailings
- Folegandros to Sikinos30 sailings
- Serifos to Folegandros30 sailings
- Serifos to Sikinos30 sailings
- Sikinos to Serifos30 sailings
- Folegandros to Ios29 sailings
- Folegandros to Santorini29 sailings
- Ios to Santorini29 sailings
- Piraeus to Ios29 sailings
and 46 more crossings over the same period.
Usually works Piraeus–Serifos–Sifnos–Milos–Folegandros–Sikinos–Ios–Santorini (as Zante Ferries; route continuity under Fast Ferries unconfirmed for 2026).
- No restaurant on board — bring your own food or rely on the snack bar for longer legs.
- Historically the slowest, cheapest option on its route; worth checking current timetables since the change of operator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dionisios Solomos like?
A dependable, unglamorous old-timer that used to fly the Zante Ferries colours on the slow route to the south-west Cyclades. Now under new ownership, it is still the budget pick for travellers happy to trade an hour or two for a lower fare. She is a conventional car ferry built in 1990.
Who operates the Dionisios Solomos?
The Dionisios Solomos is operated by Fast Ferries.
Does the Dionisios Solomos carry cars?
Yes. The Dionisios Solomos is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 280 cars as well as foot passengers.
Does the Dionisios Solomos have Wi-Fi?
Yes, the Dionisios Solomos carries Wi-Fi aboard.
Which routes does the Dionisios Solomos sail?
Over the next 14 days the Dionisios Solomos is scheduled on Piraeus to Sifnos, Piraeus to Folegandros, Piraeus to Sikinos and Sifnos to Folegandros, among 70 crossings in all.