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Olympic Champion Jet

High-speed catamaran ferry with vehicle deck · operated by Seajets

Passengers1,160
Vehicles105 cars
Service speed39 kn

A big Austal catamaran with a dramatic past — she survived a serious fire and a full rebuild before finding steady work first as Minoan's Santorini Palace and now, under Seajets colours, on the long haul between Crete and Piraeus via Santorini, Naxos, Mykonos and Syros.

Previously sailed as Santorini Palace, Highspeed 7 and Highspeed 5.

On board the Olympic Champion Jet

  • Bar
  • Snack bar / café
  • Shop
  • Wi-Fi
  • Outside decknot on board
  • Lift
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet cabinsnot on board

Where is the Olympic Champion Jet now?

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Positions by AIS from the University of the Aegean’s Aegean network. Coastline © OpenStreetMap contributors. Live positions are indicative and are not a navigational aid.

Specifications

Built2005
BuilderAustal
Built inAustralia
Length85 m
Beam21.2 m
Draught3 m
Gross tonnage4,913
Service speed39 knots
Top speed41 knots

Where the Olympic Champion Jet sails

Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.

and 25 more crossings over the same period.

Usually works Heraklion–Santorini–Naxos–Mykonos–Syros–Piraeus.

  • One of the larger high-speed craft in the fleet, useful for travellers wanting to skip an overnight conventional ferry on the Crete–Cyclades–Piraeus run.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Olympic Champion Jet like?

A big Austal catamaran with a dramatic past — she survived a serious fire and a full rebuild before finding steady work first as Minoan's Santorini Palace and now, under Seajets colours, on the long haul between Crete and Piraeus via Santorini, Naxos, Mykonos and Syros. She is a high-speed catamaran ferry with vehicle deck built in 2005.

Who operates the Olympic Champion Jet?

The Olympic Champion Jet is operated by Seajets.

Does the Olympic Champion Jet carry cars?

Yes. The Olympic Champion Jet is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 105 cars as well as foot passengers.

How fast is the Olympic Champion Jet?

She works at a service speed of 39 knots, with a top speed of 41 knots.

Does the Olympic Champion Jet have Wi-Fi?

Yes, the Olympic Champion Jet carries Wi-Fi aboard.

Which routes does the Olympic Champion Jet sail?

Over the next 14 days the Olympic Champion Jet is scheduled on Folegandros to Milos, Folegandros to Piraeus, Folegandros to Santorini and Folegandros to Serifos, among 49 crossings in all.

Vessel details as published by the operators and cross-checked against maritime registers. Schedules from the current timetable. Updated 9 August 2026.