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Rigel VII

Car ferry · operated by Ventouris Ferries

Passengers1,500
Vehicles550 cars
Service speed20 kn

The biggest of Ventouris' Rigel-series ferries by passenger count, a 1994-built Japanese hull with a 2020 interior refresh, working the Adriatic and Ionian crossings with full cabin accommodation.

On board the Rigel VII

  • Bar
  • À la carte restaurantnot on board
  • Self-service restaurant
  • Snack bar / café
  • Shop
  • Wi-Fi
  • Outside deck
  • Lift
  • Pets allowed

Where you can sit

  • LoungesSea-view lounges with relaxation and reading areas
  • Aircraft-type seatsReclining airline-type reserved seatsreserved
  • CabinInside and outside cabins, air conditionedreserved
  • SuiteSuite with private bathroomreserved

Where is the Rigel VII 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

Built1994
BuilderImabari Shipbuilding Co. Ltd.
Built inJapan
Length163 m
Beam26 m
Gross tonnage21,646
Service speed20 knots

Where the Rigel VII sails

She has no crossing inside the fortnight this site publishes timetables for.

Usually works Italy-Albania (year-round) and Italy-Greece (summer season).

  • 500 berths available - worth booking a cabin on the longer overnight legs.
  • Starlink Wi-Fi is fitted.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Rigel VII like?

The biggest of Ventouris' Rigel-series ferries by passenger count, a 1994-built Japanese hull with a 2020 interior refresh, working the Adriatic and Ionian crossings with full cabin accommodation. She is a car ferry built in 1994.

Who operates the Rigel VII?

The Rigel VII is operated by Ventouris Ferries.

Does the Rigel VII carry cars?

Yes. The Rigel VII is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 550 cars as well as foot passengers.

How fast is the Rigel VII?

She works at a service speed of 20 knots.

Does the Rigel VII have Wi-Fi?

Yes, the Rigel VII carries Wi-Fi aboard.

Vessel details as published by the operators and cross-checked against maritime registers. Schedules from the current timetable. Updated 8 September 2026.