Olympic Champion Jet
High-speed catamaran ferry with vehicle deck · operated by Seajets
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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Specifications
| Built | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Builder | Austal |
| Built in | Australia |
| Length | 85 m |
| Beam | 21.2 m |
| Draught | 3 m |
| Gross tonnage | 4,913 |
| Service speed | 39 knots |
| Top speed | 41 knots |
Where the Olympic Champion Jet sails
Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.
- Folegandros to Milos35 sailings
- Folegandros to Piraeus35 sailings
- Folegandros to Santorini35 sailings
- Folegandros to Serifos35 sailings
- Folegandros to Sifnos35 sailings
- Milos to Folegandros35 sailings
- Milos to Piraeus35 sailings
- Milos to Santorini35 sailings
- Milos to Serifos35 sailings
- Milos to Sifnos35 sailings
- Piraeus to Folegandros35 sailings
- Piraeus to Milos35 sailings
- Piraeus to Santorini35 sailings
- Santorini to Folegandros35 sailings
- Santorini to Milos35 sailings
- Santorini to Piraeus35 sailings
- Santorini to Serifos35 sailings
- Santorini to Sifnos35 sailings
- Serifos to Piraeus35 sailings
- Sifnos to Piraeus35 sailings
- Sifnos to Serifos35 sailings
- Folegandros to Ios27 sailings
- Ios to Folegandros27 sailings
- Ios to Milos27 sailings
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.
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.