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Overview of Minoan Lines

Minoan Lines is one of the leading ferry companies in Greece, providing reliable and high-quality maritime transport services. The company offers routes connecting Greece with Italy, as well as Crete with mainland Greece, ensuring safe and comfortable journeys for all passengers.

Minoan Lines’ Services

Minoan Lines offers daily routes connecting Piraeus with Heraklion, Crete, as well as routes between Greece and Italy, serving destinations such as Ancona and Venice. Additionally, the company now serves Milos with routes from Piraeus and Heraklion.

Minoan Lines’ Vessels

The fleet of Minoan Lines includes the following vessels:

  • H/S/F Festos Palace: A modern and luxurious ship with large capacities for passengers and vehicles, offering high speeds and excellent amenities.
  • H/S/F Knossos Palace: Another luxurious ship, equipped with the latest technologies for comfortable and safe travel.
  • H/S/F Kydon Palace: The newest ship in the fleet, with modern amenities and the capability to transport a large number of passengers and vehicles.

Minoan Lines’ Onboard Amenities

Passengers of Minoan Lines enjoy comfortable seating, air-conditioned areas, restaurants and café-bars, shops, Wi-Fi, and play areas for children. Additionally, cabins are available for rest during the journey.

Minoan Lines’ Commitment to Accessibility

Minoan Lines is committed to providing accessible options for passengers with disabilities, offering specially designed spaces and services to ensure their comfort and safety.

Customer Service and Experience

Minoan Lines offers a high level of customer service until the completion of the journey. Passengers can benefit from excellent staff service and multiple entertainment and comfort options onboard.

Minoan Lines’ Recognition

Minoan Lines has received numerous awards and certifications for the quality of its services, including awards for excellence in maritime services and its environmental policy.

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Popular Routes Offered By Minoan Lines

Routes
Crossings
Duration
Price
7 weekly
4h
US$50.65
7 weekly
4h 17m
US$49.52

Blog Articles About Minoan Lines

4 Islands for a Magical Christmas

15 November 2024
This year, Christmas can have an island feel! Let Ferryscanner take you on a journey to illuminated ports, festive alleys, and delicious traditions.

Minoan Lines: 4SHARE Student Offer Means Cabins For €99

13 November 2024
With Minoan Lines' 4SHARE student offer, you can travel in a 4-bed cabin for only €99 (including free breakfast)! Valid until 18/12/2024.

Minoan Lines Vessels

H/S/F KNOSSOS PALACE
H/S/F KYDON PALACE
Η/S/F FESTOS PALACΕ

Minoan Lines Loyalty Cards

The Minoan Lines Bonus Club is a points collection and rewards program. It consists of 3 separate cards and membership levels. There is the Temporary card, the Simple Membership card, and the Club-Gold. Passengers earn points from their ticket purchases. The more points accrued, the more privileges and offers available.

Minoan Lines Pet Policy

On Minoan Lines ships, pets can travel in the designated pet cabins (available on CRUISE EUROPA, CRUISE OLYMPIA, KNOSSOS PALACE, and FESTOS PALACE). Or, they can be in one of the pet areas on the deck – which exists on every vessel.

Pets are not allowed indoors or in the regular cabins. Passengers that are travelling with a pet must always have their health booklet, with up to date vaccines. They are solely responsible for the animal’s care, safety, and hygiene.

Book a ticket to travel with your pet today!

Ticket Booths

Name
Address
Telephone
Email
Athens
Minoan Lines SA
El. Venizelou (Panepistimiou) 59 & Emm. Benaki, 10564
+30 21033 76910
Heraklion
Minoan Lines SA - Port Agency
Terminal bus station, Port, 71307
+30 28102 45018
Minoan Lines SA (Central Agency)
25th August Street 17, 71202
+30 28102 29602
Chania
Nanadakis travel & Shipping Agency
El. Venizelou 2, 73132
+30 28210 45911 / 912
Corfu
Patras Travel Corfu
Ethn. Antistaseos 4, 49100
+30 26610 39112
Igoumenitsa
Minoan Lines Port Agency Igoumenitsa
Central Station, 46100
+30 26650 24404
Patras
Patraika Nautiliaka Praktoreia S.A
Iroon Polytexneiou 50 (Port B Gate 6), 26441
+30 2610 426000
Venice
Agenzia Marittima Triestina
Fusina, Venice Port, 30176
+39 041 5470411

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