Festos Palace
Car and passenger ferry · operated by Minoan Lines
The second of the two big overnight ships on the Cretan line, near-identical to Knossos Palace and working the same Piraeus–Milos–Heraklion run with cabins, reclining seats, restaurants and bars.
Previously sailed as Mykonos Palace, Amsicora and Europa Palace.
On board the Festos Palace
- Bar
- À la carte restaurant
- Self-service restaurant
- Shop
- Wi-Fi
- Outside deck
Where you can sit
- Deck seatsOutdoor seating, unreserved
- LoungeIndoor seats and couches
- Numbered seatsAirline-type reserved seatsreserved
- CabinInside and sea-view cabinsreserved
Where is the Festos Palace now?
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Specifications
| Built | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Builder | Fincantieri, Sestri Ponente (Genoa) |
| Built in | Italy |
| Length | 214 m |
| Beam | 26.4 m |
| Gross tonnage | 36,825 |
| Service speed | 26 knots |
Where the Festos Palace sails
Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.
- Heraklio to Milos38 sailings
- Heraklio to Piraeus38 sailings
- Milos to Heraklio38 sailings
- Milos to Piraeus38 sailings
- Piraeus to Heraklio37 sailings
- Piraeus to Milos37 sailings
Usually works Piraeus–Milos–Heraklion, both directions (the Cretan line).
- She and Knossos Palace swap between the morning and evening departures, so the ship on a given sailing is worth checking when you book.
- Spent six years in Italian waters as Amsicora before returning to the Greek network, so older photographs of this ship may show a different name and livery.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Festos Palace like?
The second of the two big overnight ships on the Cretan line, near-identical to Knossos Palace and working the same Piraeus–Milos–Heraklion run with cabins, reclining seats, restaurants and bars. She is a car and passenger ferry built in 2002.
Who operates the Festos Palace?
The Festos Palace is operated by Minoan Lines, part of Grimaldi Group.
Does the Festos Palace carry cars?
Yes. The Festos Palace is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 735 cars as well as foot passengers.
How fast is the Festos Palace?
She works at a service speed of 26 knots.
Does the Festos Palace have Wi-Fi?
Yes, the Festos Palace carries Wi-Fi aboard.
Which routes does the Festos Palace sail?
Over the next 14 days the Festos Palace is scheduled on Heraklio to Milos, Heraklio to Piraeus, Milos to Heraklio and Milos to Piraeus, among 6 crossings in all.