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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?

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

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

Where the Rigel VII sails

Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.

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.

Which routes does the Rigel VII sail?

Over the next 14 days the Rigel VII is scheduled on Bari to Igoumenitsa, Corfu to Bari, Igoumenitsa to Bari and Bari to Corfu, among 6 crossings in all.

Vessel details as published by the operators and cross-checked against maritime registers. Schedules from the current timetable. Updated 26 August 2026.