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 Mytilini26 sailings
- Chios to Piraeus26 sailings
- Mytilini to Chios26 sailings
- Mytilini to Piraeus26 sailings
- Piraeus to Chios26 sailings
- Piraeus to Mytilini26 sailings
- Psara to Piraeus17 sailings
- Chios to Psara16 sailings
- Mytilini to Psara16 sailings
- Oinousses to Chios14 sailings
- Oinousses to Mytilini14 sailings
- Piraeus to Oinousses14 sailings
- Piraeus to Psara14 sailings
- Psara to Chios14 sailings
- Psara to Mytilini14 sailings
- Psara to Oinousses14 sailings
- Chios to Oinousses13 sailings
- Mytilini to Oinousses13 sailings
- Oinousses to Piraeus13 sailings
- Oinousses to Psara13 sailings
- Kavala to Chios1 sailing
- Kavala to Myrina1 sailing
- Kavala to Mytilini1 sailing
- Kavala to Oinousses1 sailing
and 10 more crossings over the same period.
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, Chios to Piraeus, Mytilini to Chios and Mytilini to Piraeus, among 34 crossings in all.