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.
- Folegandros to Ios3 sailings
- Folegandros to Piraeus3 sailings
- Folegandros to Santorini3 sailings
- Folegandros to Serifos3 sailings
- Folegandros to Sifnos3 sailings
- Folegandros to Sikinos3 sailings
- Ios to Folegandros3 sailings
- Ios to Piraeus3 sailings
- Ios to Santorini3 sailings
- Ios to Serifos3 sailings
- Ios to Sifnos3 sailings
- Ios to Sikinos3 sailings
- Piraeus to Folegandros3 sailings
- Piraeus to Ios3 sailings
- Piraeus to Santorini3 sailings
- Piraeus to Serifos3 sailings
- Piraeus to Sifnos3 sailings
- Piraeus to Sikinos3 sailings
- Santorini to Piraeus3 sailings
- Santorini to Serifos3 sailings
- Santorini to Sikinos3 sailings
- Serifos to Folegandros3 sailings
- Serifos to Ios3 sailings
- Serifos to Piraeus3 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 Folegandros to Ios, Folegandros to Piraeus, Folegandros to Santorini and Folegandros to Serifos, among 70 crossings in all.