Nissos Samos
Large car ferry, originally built for Japanese domestic service · operated by Hellenic Seaways
A big, roomy ship with an unusual back-story - built for Japan's Honshu-Hokkaido run in the 1980s, it crossed the world and three names before settling into Greek island service as the Nissos Samos.
Previously sailed as Ionian Queen, Ionian Glory and New Akashia.
On board the Nissos Samos
- Bar
- À la carte restaurantnot on board
- Self-service restaurant
- Snack bar / café
- Shop
- Wi-Fi
- Outside deck
- Lift
- Pets allowed
- Pet cabins
Where you can sit
- Deck seatsOutdoor seating, unreserved
- AirseatsAirline-type reserved seatsreserved
- CabinInside and outside cabins; disabled-accessible cabins availablereserved
Where is the Nissos Samos now?
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Specifications
| Built | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI), Kure |
| Built in | Japan |
| Length | 192.91 m |
| Beam | 29.4 m |
| Draught | 6.74 m |
| Gross tonnage | 30,435 |
| Service speed | 20.5 knots |
| Top speed | 22 knots |
Where the Nissos Samos sails
Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.
- Chios to Mytilini11 sailings
- Piraeus to Chios10 sailings
- Piraeus to Mytilini10 sailings
- Chios to Piraeus9 sailings
- Mytilini to Chios9 sailings
- Mytilini to Piraeus9 sailings
- Chios to Psara5 sailings
- Mytilini to Psara5 sailings
- Psara to Piraeus5 sailings
- Chios to Oinousses4 sailings
- Mytilini to Oinousses4 sailings
- Oinousses to Chios4 sailings
- Oinousses to Mytilini4 sailings
- Oinousses to Piraeus4 sailings
- Oinousses to Psara4 sailings
- Piraeus to Oinousses4 sailings
- Piraeus to Psara4 sailings
- Psara to Chios4 sailings
- Psara to Mytilini4 sailings
- Psara to Oinousses4 sailings
Usually works Piraeus–Chios–Psara–Inousses (reported; not independently verified against a live schedule).
- One of the largest and oldest conventional ferries still sailing in Hellenic Seaways colours - expect a stable, spacious ride rather than a fast one.
- Cabins are available for longer overnight-length routes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Nissos Samos like?
A big, roomy ship with an unusual back-story - built for Japan's Honshu-Hokkaido run in the 1980s, it crossed the world and three names before settling into Greek island service as the Nissos Samos. She is a conventional ferry built in 1988.
Who operates the Nissos Samos?
The Nissos Samos is operated by Hellenic Seaways, part of Attica Group.
Does the Nissos Samos carry cars?
Yes. The Nissos Samos is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 750 cars as well as foot passengers.
Does the Nissos Samos have cabins?
Yes. She has 108 cabins with 380 berths in total, which are booked as a seat class of their own.
How fast is the Nissos Samos?
She works at a service speed of 20.5 knots, with a top speed of 22 knots.
Does the Nissos Samos have Wi-Fi?
Yes, the Nissos Samos carries Wi-Fi aboard.
Which routes does the Nissos Samos sail?
Over the next 14 days the Nissos Samos is scheduled on Chios to Mytilini, Piraeus to Chios, Piraeus to Mytilini and Chios to Piraeus, among 20 crossings in all.