Paxos Island
Hydrofoil ("flying dolphin") · operated by Kerkyra Lines
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?
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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
| Built | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Length | 35.1 m |
| Beam | 6 m |
| Service speed | 34 knots |
Where the Paxos Island sails
Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.
- Corfu to Paxi102 sailings
- Paxi to Corfu102 sailings
Usually works Corfu (Corfu Town)–Paxi (Gaios).
- No car deck -- travellers bringing a vehicle need Corfu Spirit or another conventional ferry instead.
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.