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Fast Ferries Andros

Conventional car ferry · operated by Fast Ferries

Fast Ferries Andros, the conventional car and passenger ferry operated by Fast Ferries, carrying up to 1,200 passengers and 280 cars.
Photograph: Dave Briggs
Passengers1,200
Vehicles280 cars

Named for the island it was built to serve, this red-hulled veteran has crossed flags and names — Japanese domestic ferry, then Taiwanese, then two different Greek identities — before settling into steady work between Rafina and the northern Cyclades.

Previously sailed as Eptanisos, King Hung and Shinko Maru.

On board the Fast Ferries Andros

  • Bar
  • 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 Fast Ferries Andros 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
BuilderFukuoka Zosen KK (Fukuoka Shipbuilding)
Built inJapan
Length115 m
Beam20 m
Gross tonnage4,682
Top speed20 knots

Where the Fast Ferries Andros sails

Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.

Usually works Rafina–Andros–Tinos–Mykonos.

  • One of the few conventional Fast Ferries vessels reported to have a small outdoor deck area, useful for anyone prone to seasickness below decks.
  • Takes vehicles as well as foot passengers on the Rafina–Andros–Tinos–Mykonos line.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Fast Ferries Andros like?

Named for the island it was built to serve, this red-hulled veteran has crossed flags and names — Japanese domestic ferry, then Taiwanese, then two different Greek identities — before settling into steady work between Rafina and the northern Cyclades. She is a conventional car ferry built in 1989.

Who operates the Fast Ferries Andros?

The Fast Ferries Andros is operated by Fast Ferries.

Does the Fast Ferries Andros carry cars?

Yes. The Fast Ferries Andros is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 280 cars as well as foot passengers.

Does the Fast Ferries Andros have Wi-Fi?

Yes, the Fast Ferries Andros carries Wi-Fi aboard.

Which routes does the Fast Ferries Andros sail?

Over the next 14 days the Fast Ferries Andros is scheduled on Gavrio, Andros to Rafina, Mykonos (Tourlos) to Gavrio, Andros, Mykonos (Tourlos) to Rafina and Mykonos (Tourlos) to Tinos, among 20 crossings in all.

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