Kissamos
Large cruiseferry (car ferry) · operated by ANEK Lines
Kissamos is a Japanese-built cruiseferry from 1992 that served ANEK as Lefka Ori, then Blue Star Ferries as Blue Galaxy, before returning to ANEK Lines in 2024 under her present name. She now works the overnight Piraeus–Milos–Chania line with cabins, airline-type seats, self-service and à la carte restaurants and an open-deck bar.
Previously sailed as BLUE GALAXY, LEFKA ORI, LEFKA ORI and HERCULES.
On board the Kissamos
- Bar
- À la carte restaurant
- Self-service restaurant
- Snack bar / café
- Shop
- ATM
- Wi-Fi
- Outside deck
- Lift
- Pets allowed
- Pet cabins
Where you can sit
- Airline-type seats
- CabinsCabins, including disabled-access and pet cabinsreserved
Where is the Kissamos now?
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Specifications
| Built | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Builder | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Built in | Japan |
| Length | 192 m |
| Beam | 27 m |
| Draught | 6.72 m |
| Gross tonnage | 29,992 |
| Top speed | 24 knots |
Where the Kissamos sails
Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.
- Milos to Chania61 sailings
- Milos to Piraeus61 sailings
- Piraeus to Chania61 sailings
- Piraeus to Milos61 sailings
- Chania to Piraeus60 sailings
- Chania to Milos12 sailings
Usually works Piraeus–Milos–Chania (Souda).
- Pet cabins and kennels are listed for this ship.
- She shares the Piraeus–Milos–Chania line with Elyros; at Piraeus both use gate E3.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Kissamos like?
Kissamos is a Japanese-built cruiseferry from 1992 that served ANEK as Lefka Ori, then Blue Star Ferries as Blue Galaxy, before returning to ANEK Lines in 2024 under her present name. She now works the overnight Piraeus–Milos–Chania line with cabins, airline-type seats, self-service and à la carte restaurants and an open-deck bar. She is a large cruiseferry (car ferry) built in 1992.
Who operates the Kissamos?
The Kissamos is operated by ANEK Lines, part of Attica Group.
Does the Kissamos carry cars?
Yes. The Kissamos is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 780 cars as well as foot passengers.
Does the Kissamos have Wi-Fi?
Yes, the Kissamos carries Wi-Fi aboard.
Which routes does the Kissamos sail?
Over the next 14 days the Kissamos is scheduled on Milos to Chania, Milos to Piraeus, Piraeus to Chania and Piraeus to Milos, among 6 crossings in all.