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Evia Star

Car ferry · operated by Olympian Ferries

Evia Star under way on a calm sea in Olympian Ferries colours, a ferry with a dark blue hull, red stripe and white superstructure, the company name in large white letters along the side.
Photograph: Dave Briggs
Passengers708
Vehicles133 cars

Evia Star is the regular ship on the hour-long crossing from Rafina to Marmari in south Evia, carrying cars and foot passengers. Built in Japan in 1980 as a cargo ferry and rebuilt in Greece for passengers, she has deck seating only and a snack bar rather than a restaurant.

Previously sailed as HAYABUSA NO. 3.

On board the Evia Star

  • À la carte restaurantnot on board
  • Self-service restaurantnot on board
  • Snack bar / café
  • Outside deck
  • Pets allowed

Where you can sit

  • Deck seatsDeck-class seating, the only passenger class sold

Where is the Evia Star now?

Looking for her latest AIS position…

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

Built1980
BuilderHakodate Dock Co., Ltd.
Built inJapan
Length87.36 m
Beam17.02 m
Gross tonnage1,413

Where the Evia Star sails

Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.

Usually works Rafina–Marmari (south Evia).

  • The crossing takes about an hour.
  • Only one passenger class is sold, a deck ticket; cars and motorbikes are booked by size.
Book your ferry tickets here

Frequently asked questions

What is the Evia Star like?

Evia Star is the regular ship on the hour-long crossing from Rafina to Marmari in south Evia, carrying cars and foot passengers. Built in Japan in 1980 as a cargo ferry and rebuilt in Greece for passengers, she has deck seating only and a snack bar rather than a restaurant. She is a car ferry built in 1980.

Who operates the Evia Star?

The Evia Star is operated by Olympian Ferries.

Does the Evia Star carry cars?

Yes. The Evia Star is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 133 cars as well as foot passengers.

Which routes does the Evia Star sail?

Over the next 14 days the Evia Star is scheduled on Marmari to Rafina and Rafina to Marmari.

Vessel details as published by the operators and cross-checked against maritime registers. Schedules from the current timetable. Updated 24 October 2026.