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Ionion Pelagos

Open-deck car ferry on the Astakos–Ithaki–Kefalonia mainland link · operated by Ionion P. Lines

Passengers350
Vehicles100 cars

The reliable mainland link for Ithaca and Kefalonia — this car ferry runs from the small port of Astakos, a useful alternative for drivers who'd rather avoid the busier Patras or Kyllini crossings.

On board the Ionion Pelagos

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

Where is the Ionion Pelagos 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

Built1990
BuilderPanagiotakis Bros, Ampelakia
Built inGreece
Length77 m
Beam14 m
Draught2.5 m
Gross tonnage2,436

Where the Ionion Pelagos sails

Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.

Usually works Astakos–Ithaki–Kefalonia (Sami/Piso Aetos).

  • Handy if you're driving down from northern Greece and want to skip the bigger Peloponnese ferry ports.
  • Carries cars — book ahead in peak summer.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Ionion Pelagos like?

The reliable mainland link for Ithaca and Kefalonia — this car ferry runs from the small port of Astakos, a useful alternative for drivers who'd rather avoid the busier Patras or Kyllini crossings. She is a conventional ferry built in 1990.

Who operates the Ionion Pelagos?

The Ionion Pelagos is operated by Ionion P. Lines.

Does the Ionion Pelagos carry cars?

Yes. The Ionion Pelagos is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 100 cars as well as foot passengers.

Which routes does the Ionion Pelagos sail?

Over the next 14 days the Ionion Pelagos is scheduled on Pissaetos to Sami, Sami to Pissaetos, Pissaetos to Astakos and Sami to Astakos, among 6 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.