Knossos Palace
Car and passenger ferry · operated by Minoan Lines
One of the two big overnight ships on the Cretan line, running Piraeus to Heraklion by way of Milos in about nine hours. Cabins, reclining seats and deck space, with restaurants, bars and shops aboard.
Previously sailed as Cruise Bonaria, Bonaria and Olympia Palace.
On board the Knossos 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 Knossos Palace now?
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Specifications
| Built | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Builder | Fincantieri, Sestri Ponente (Genoa) |
| Built in | Italy |
| Length | 214 m |
| Beam | 26.4 m |
| Draught | 7.1 m |
| Gross tonnage | 36,825 |
| Service speed | 26 knots |
| Top speed | 29.5 knots |
Where the Knossos Palace sails
Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.
- Milos to Heraklio40 sailings
- Piraeus to Heraklio40 sailings
- Piraeus to Milos40 sailings
- Heraklio to Milos39 sailings
- Heraklio to Piraeus39 sailings
- Milos to Piraeus39 sailings
Usually works Piraeus–Milos–Heraklion, both directions (the Cretan line).
- She and Festos Palace swap between the morning and evening departures, so the ship on a given sailing is worth checking when you book.
- The Piraeus departure calls at Milos for about a quarter of an hour before carrying on to Heraklion — the same crossing, not a change of ferry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Knossos Palace like?
One of the two big overnight ships on the Cretan line, running Piraeus to Heraklion by way of Milos in about nine hours. Cabins, reclining seats and deck space, with restaurants, bars and shops aboard. She is a car and passenger ferry built in 2001.
Who operates the Knossos Palace?
The Knossos Palace is operated by Minoan Lines, part of Grimaldi Group.
Does the Knossos Palace carry cars?
Yes. The Knossos Palace is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 735 cars as well as foot passengers.
How fast is the Knossos Palace?
She works at a service speed of 26 knots, with a top speed of 29.5 knots.
Does the Knossos Palace have Wi-Fi?
Yes, the Knossos Palace carries Wi-Fi aboard.
Which routes does the Knossos Palace sail?
Over the next 14 days the Knossos Palace is scheduled on Milos to Heraklio, Piraeus to Heraklio, Piraeus to Milos and Heraklio to Milos, among 6 crossings in all.