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Paxos Island

Hydrofoil ("flying dolphin") · operated by Kerkyra Lines

Passengers116
VehiclesFoot passengers only
Service speed34 kn

Paxos Island is Kerkyra Lines' hydrofoil, cutting the Corfu-Paxi crossing to about 55 minutes -- roughly half the time of the conventional car ferries. It carries passengers only, no vehicles, and is the fast option for a day trip or light-luggage hop to Paxi.

On board the Paxos Island

  • À la carte restaurantnot on board
  • Self-service restaurantnot on board
  • Shopnot on board
  • Outside decknot on board
  • Liftnot on board
  • Pet cabinsnot on board

Where you can sit

  • Numbered seatsEnclosed cabin, airline-type seating -- the only seating type on a hydrofoil of this sizereserved

Where is the Paxos Island now?

Looking for her latest AIS position…

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

Built1981
Length35.1 m
Beam6 m
Service speed34 knots

Where the Paxos Island sails

Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.

Usually works Corfu (Corfu Town)–Paxi (Gaios).

  • No car deck -- travellers bringing a vehicle need Corfu Spirit or another conventional ferry instead.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Paxos Island like?

Paxos Island is Kerkyra Lines' hydrofoil, cutting the Corfu-Paxi crossing to about 55 minutes -- roughly half the time of the conventional car ferries. It carries passengers only, no vehicles, and is the fast option for a day trip or light-luggage hop to Paxi. She is a hydrofoil ("flying dolphin") built in 1981.

Who operates the Paxos Island?

The Paxos Island is operated by Kerkyra Lines.

Does the Paxos Island carry cars?

No. The Paxos Island takes foot passengers only, so you cannot drive aboard.

How fast is the Paxos Island?

She works at a service speed of 34 knots.

Which routes does the Paxos Island sail?

Over the next 14 days the Paxos Island is scheduled on Corfu to Paxi and Paxi to Corfu.

Vessel details as published by the operators and cross-checked against maritime registers. Schedules from the current timetable. Updated 6 August 2026.