Porfyroussa
Small car ferry · operated by Porfyroussa Maritime
The workaday ferry that keeps Kythira connected to the Peloponnese mainland on the short Neapoli crossing — not glamorous, but a lifeline route with no real seasonal alternative for anyone bringing a car to the island.
Previously sailed as Canbulat Pasa.
On board the Porfyroussa
- Outside deck
Where you can sit
- Deck seatsOutdoor/indoor seating, unreserved
Where is the Porfyroussa 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 | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Length | 75 m |
| Beam | 14 m |
Where the Porfyroussa sails
Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.
- Diakofti to Neapoli78 sailings
- Neapoli to Diakofti78 sailings
- Antikythira to Diakofti17 sailings
- Antikythira to Neapoli17 sailings
- Diakofti to Antikythira17 sailings
- Neapoli to Antikythira17 sailings
Usually works Neapoli (Peloponnese)–Diakofti/Agia Pelagia, Kythira.
- This is the short mainland-to-Kythira hop from Neapoli, not to be confused with the longer Piraeus-Kythira-Antikythira-Crete line run by other operators.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Porfyroussa like?
The workaday ferry that keeps Kythira connected to the Peloponnese mainland on the short Neapoli crossing — not glamorous, but a lifeline route with no real seasonal alternative for anyone bringing a car to the island. She is a small car ferry built in 1997.
Who operates the Porfyroussa?
The Porfyroussa is operated by Porfyroussa Maritime.
Does the Porfyroussa carry cars?
Yes. The Porfyroussa is a vehicle ferry, so you can take a car aboard as well as travel on foot.
Which routes does the Porfyroussa sail?
Over the next 14 days the Porfyroussa is scheduled on Diakofti to Neapoli, Neapoli to Diakofti, Antikythira to Diakofti and Antikythira to Neapoli, among 6 crossings in all.