Elyros
Large cruiseferry (car ferry) · operated by ANEK Lines
Elyros is a Japanese-built cruiseferry from 1998, bought by ANEK in 2007 and rebuilt for Greek service, with 776 berths in 238 cabins. She works the overnight Piraeus–Milos–Chania line with airline-type seats, self-service and à la carte restaurants and an open-deck bar.
Previously sailed as FERRY TSUKUBA and SUN FLOWER TSUKUBA.
On board the Elyros
- Bar
- À la carte restaurant
- Self-service restaurant
- Snack bar / café
- Shop
- Wi-Fi
- Outside deck
- Lift
- Pets allowed
- Pet cabins
Where you can sit
- Airline-type seats
- CabinsCabins, including disabled-access and pet cabinsreserved
Where is the Elyros now?
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Specifications
| Built | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Builder | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Shimonoseki |
| Built in | Japan |
| Length | 192 m |
| Beam | 27 m |
| Draught | 6.7 m |
| Gross tonnage | 33,635 |
| Service speed | 22 knots |
| Top speed | 24 knots |
Where the Elyros sails
Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.
- Chania to Piraeus61 sailings
- Milos to Chania61 sailings
- Milos to Piraeus61 sailings
- Piraeus to Chania60 sailings
- Piraeus to Milos60 sailings
- Chania to Milos12 sailings
Usually works Piraeus–Milos–Chania (Souda).
- Pet cabins and kennels are listed for this ship.
- She shares the Piraeus–Milos–Chania line with Kissamos; at Piraeus both use gate E3.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Elyros like?
Elyros is a Japanese-built cruiseferry from 1998, bought by ANEK in 2007 and rebuilt for Greek service, with 776 berths in 238 cabins. She works the overnight Piraeus–Milos–Chania line with airline-type seats, self-service and à la carte restaurants and an open-deck bar. She is a large cruiseferry (car ferry) built in 1998.
Who operates the Elyros?
The Elyros is operated by ANEK Lines, part of Attica Group.
Does the Elyros carry cars?
Yes. The Elyros is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 620 cars as well as foot passengers.
Does the Elyros have cabins?
Yes. She has 238 cabins with 776 berths in total, which are booked as a seat class of their own.
How fast is the Elyros?
She works at a service speed of 22 knots, with a top speed of 24 knots.
Does the Elyros have Wi-Fi?
Yes, the Elyros carries Wi-Fi aboard.
Which routes does the Elyros sail?
Over the next 14 days the Elyros is scheduled on Chania to Piraeus, Milos to Chania, Milos to Piraeus and Piraeus to Chania, among 6 crossings in all.