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Superexpress

Wave-piercing high-speed catamaran · operated by Golden Star Ferries

Passengers1,070
Vehicles200 cars
Service speed42 kn

An Incat wave-piercing catamaran that shaves hours off the Rafina-Santorini run — a fast, fully-enclosed ride, so if smooth-water comfort matters more than speed, this is not the boat for choppy days.

Previously sailed as Golden Express and Express.

On board the Superexpress

  • Bar
  • À la carte restaurantnot on board
  • Self-service restaurantnot on board
  • Snack bar / café
  • Shopnot on board
  • Wi-Fi
  • Outside decknot on board
  • Liftnot on board
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet cabinsnot on board

Where you can sit

  • Airline-type seatsNumbered aircraft-type seats, fully enclosed cabinreserved
  • Seats with tableNumbered aircraft-type seats with a tablereserved

Where is the Superexpress 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

Built1998
BuilderIncat
Built inAustralia
Length91.3 m
Beam26 m
Draught3.7 m
Gross tonnage5,902
Service speed42 knots
Top speed43 knots

Where the Superexpress sails

Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.

Usually works Rafina-Tinos-Mykonos-Paros-Ios-Santorini.

  • Fully enclosed catamaran design — no real outside deck, unlike Golden Star's conventional ferries.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Superexpress like?

An Incat wave-piercing catamaran that shaves hours off the Rafina-Santorini run — a fast, fully-enclosed ride, so if smooth-water comfort matters more than speed, this is not the boat for choppy days. She is a wave-piercing high-speed catamaran built in 1998.

Who operates the Superexpress?

The Superexpress is operated by Golden Star Ferries.

Does the Superexpress carry cars?

Yes. The Superexpress is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 200 cars as well as foot passengers.

How fast is the Superexpress?

She works at a service speed of 42 knots, with a top speed of 43 knots.

Does the Superexpress have Wi-Fi?

Yes, the Superexpress carries Wi-Fi aboard.

Which routes does the Superexpress sail?

Over the next 14 days the Superexpress is scheduled on Mykonos (Tourlos) to Naxos, Naxos to Mykonos (Tourlos), Mykonos (Tourlos) to Rafina and Mykonos (Tourlos) to Tinos, among 16 crossings in all.

Vessel details as published by the operators and cross-checked against maritime registers. Schedules from the current timetable. Updated 6 August 2026.