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Kefalonia

Car ferry, half a century old and still running · operated by Levante Ferries

Kefalonia, the conventional ferry operated by Levante Ferries, carrying up to 1,134 passengers and 235 cars.
Photograph: Dave Briggs
Passengers1,134
Vehicles235 cars
Service speed21 kn

A genuine Greek ferry veteran - built in Japan in 1975 and still crossing to Kefalonia half a century later, having passed through several owners and two names on the way. Don't expect luxury, but there's a certain charm to a ship this well-travelled.

Previously sailed as Nissos Kefalonia, Kefalonia and Venus.

On board the Kefalonia

  • Bar
  • Snack bar / café
  • Shop
  • Outside deck
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet cabinsnot on board

Where you can sit

  • Deck seatsSpacious open outdoor decks
  • LoungeTwo indoor lounges, each with an inner bar
  • Air seatsReserved airline-type seatingreserved

Where is the Kefalonia 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

Built1975
Built inJapan
Length120.78 m
Beam17.2 m
Service speed21 knots

Where the Kefalonia sails

Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.

Usually works Kyllini-Poros (Kefalonia) and Patras-Sami (Kefalonia)-Ithaca.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Kefalonia like?

A genuine Greek ferry veteran - built in Japan in 1975 and still crossing to Kefalonia half a century later, having passed through several owners and two names on the way. Don't expect luxury, but there's a certain charm to a ship this well-travelled. She is a car ferry, half a century old and still running built in 1975.

Who operates the Kefalonia?

The Kefalonia is operated by Levante Ferries.

Does the Kefalonia carry cars?

Yes. The Kefalonia is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 235 cars as well as foot passengers.

How fast is the Kefalonia?

She works at a service speed of 21 knots.

Which routes does the Kefalonia sail?

Over the next 14 days the Kefalonia is scheduled on Pissaetos to Sami, Sami to Pissaetos, Patra to Pissaetos and Patra to Sami, 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.