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Santa

Passenger hydrofoil ("flying dolphin") · operated by Ionian Seaways

Passengers130
VehiclesFoot passengers only
Service speed31 kn

A 35-metre aluminium hydrofoil ("flying dolphin") for up to 130 passengers, built in 1981 and running for Ionian Seaways between Corfu and Saranda in Albania. Our timetable has the crossing at about 25 to 30 minutes.

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Specifications

Built1981
Length35.19 m
Beam6.01 m
Gross tonnage118
Service speed31 knots
Top speed34 knots

Where the Santa sails

Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.

Usually works Corfu–Saranda.

  • Passengers only: no cars and no cabins.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Santa like?

A 35-metre aluminium hydrofoil ("flying dolphin") for up to 130 passengers, built in 1981 and running for Ionian Seaways between Corfu and Saranda in Albania. Our timetable has the crossing at about 25 to 30 minutes. She is a passenger hydrofoil ("flying dolphin") built in 1981.

Who operates the Santa?

The Santa is operated by Ionian Seaways.

Does the Santa carry cars?

No. The Santa takes foot passengers only, so you cannot drive aboard.

How fast is the Santa?

She works at a service speed of 31 knots, with a top speed of 34 knots.

Which routes does the Santa sail?

Over the next 14 days the Santa is scheduled on Corfu to Sarande and Sarande to Corfu.

Vessel details as published by the operators and cross-checked against maritime registers. Schedules from the current timetable. Updated 29 October 2026.