Sporades Star
Car ferry · operated by Seajets
Sporades Star is the Seajets car ferry on the Volos to Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos line, carrying cars and foot passengers. Built in Italy in 1975 as a Dover to Dunkirk train ferry, she later sailed for the Isle of Man Steam Packet and for Moby Lines before joining Seajets in 2021, and she has cabins, a cafe bar and a lift.
Previously sailed as Aqua Star, Azores Express, Aeolos, Moby Love, Moby Love 2, King Orry, Channel Entente and Saint Eloi.
On board the Sporades Star
- Bar
- Snack bar / café
- Wi-Fi
- Outside deck
- Lift
- Pets allowed
- Pet cabins
Where you can sit
- Deck seatsSeating on the open upper decks
- LoungeGlazed indoor lounge on the upper deck
- CabinsCabins on board, including pet cabinsreserved
Where is the Sporades Star now?
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Specifications
| Built | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Builder | Cantieri Navali di Pietra Ligure |
| Built in | Italy |
| Length | 114.55 m |
| Beam | 18.61 m |
| Draught | 4.11 m |
| Gross tonnage | 7,773 |
| Top speed | 19 knots |
Where the Sporades Star sails
Scheduled sailings on each route in the published timetable, busiest first.
- Skiathos to Volos173 sailings
- Volos to Skiathos173 sailings
- Alonissos to Skiathos136 sailings
- Alonissos to Skopelos136 sailings
- Alonissos to Volos136 sailings
- Skiathos to Alonissos136 sailings
- Skiathos to Skopelos136 sailings
- Skopelos to Alonissos136 sailings
- Skopelos to Skiathos136 sailings
- Skopelos to Volos136 sailings
- Volos to Alonissos136 sailings
- Volos to Skopelos136 sailings
- Alonissos to Mantoudi39 sailings
- Mantoudi to Alonissos39 sailings
- Mantoudi to Skiathos39 sailings
- Mantoudi to Skopelos39 sailings
- Mantoudi to Volos39 sailings
- Skiathos to Mantoudi39 sailings
- Skopelos to Mantoudi39 sailings
- Volos to Mantoudi39 sailings
Usually works Volos–Skiathos–Skopelos–Alonissos.
- Pets are accepted, and Seajets lists pet cabins on board.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Sporades Star like?
Sporades Star is the Seajets car ferry on the Volos to Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos line, carrying cars and foot passengers. Built in Italy in 1975 as a Dover to Dunkirk train ferry, she later sailed for the Isle of Man Steam Packet and for Moby Lines before joining Seajets in 2021, and she has cabins, a cafe bar and a lift. She is a car ferry built in 1975.
Who operates the Sporades Star?
The Sporades Star is operated by Seajets.
Does the Sporades Star carry cars?
Yes. The Sporades Star is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 180 cars as well as foot passengers.
Does the Sporades Star have Wi-Fi?
Yes, the Sporades Star carries Wi-Fi aboard.
Which routes does the Sporades Star sail?
In the published timetable the Sporades Star is scheduled on Skiathos to Volos, Volos to Skiathos, Alonissos to Skiathos and Alonissos to Skopelos, among 20 routes in all.