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?
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
| Built | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Length | 75 m |
| Beam | 14 m |
Where the Porfyroussa sails
She has no crossing inside the fortnight this site publishes timetables for.
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.