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 Mytilini18 sailings
- Chios to Piraeus18 sailings
- Mytilini to Chios18 sailings
- Mytilini to Piraeus18 sailings
- Piraeus to Chios17 sailings
- Piraeus to Mytilini17 sailings
- Chios to Psara11 sailings
- Mytilini to Psara11 sailings
- Psara to Piraeus11 sailings
- Chios to Oinousses8 sailings
- Mytilini to Oinousses8 sailings
- Oinousses to Chios8 sailings
- Oinousses to Mytilini8 sailings
- Oinousses to Piraeus8 sailings
- Oinousses to Psara8 sailings
- Piraeus to Oinousses8 sailings
- Piraeus to Psara8 sailings
- Psara to Chios8 sailings
- Psara to Mytilini8 sailings
- Psara to Oinousses8 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, Chios to Piraeus, Mytilini to Chios and Mytilini to Piraeus, among 20 crossings in all.