Anek Lines
ANEK Lines is one of the largest Greek ferry companies, offering numerous ferry connections throughout Greece.
Historical Overview
The company was founded in 1967, and in September 2022, an agreement was reached for its absorption by the Attica Group. In December of the following year, ANEK Lines officially became part of the Attica Group family.
It is worth mentioning that Attica Group operates in both Greek and international waters under the brands Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, and ANEK Lines. It is one of the largest Greek ferry companies globally, with a fleet of over 40 vessels.
The ANEK Lines Fleet
The ANEK Lines fleet includes the following vessels:
- ASTERION II: Built in 1991. A passenger and vehicle ferry with a capacity of 720 passengers and 135 cabins. The ship is 192.5 meters long, 27 meters wide, and has a speed of 21.5 knots.
- KISSAMOS: A passenger and vehicle ferry with a capacity of 1,740 passengers and 780 vehicles. It offers 176 cabins, some of which are specially designed for people with disabilities and/or pet passengers. The ship is 192 meters long, 27 meters wide, and has a maximum speed of 24 knots.
- ELYROS: A passenger and vehicle ferry with a capacity of 1,874 passengers and 620 vehicles. It offers 236 cabins. The ship is 192 meters long, 27 meters wide, and has a maximum speed of 24 knots.
- EL. VENIZELOS: A passenger and vehicle ferry with a capacity of 2,500 passengers and 850 vehicles. It offers 535 cabins, some of which are specially designed for people with disabilities. The ship is 175.5 meters long, 28.5 meters wide, and has a maximum speed of 21 knots.
- HELLENIC SPIRIT: A passenger and vehicle ferry with a capacity of 1,850 passengers and 670 vehicles. It offers 230 cabins, some of which are specially designed for people with disabilities and/or pet passengers. The ship is 204 meters long, 25.8 meters wide, and has a maximum speed of 30 knots.
- CRETA I: A passenger and vehicle ferry with a capacity of 1,500 passengers and 650 vehicles. It offers 134 cabins, some of which are specially designed for people with disabilities. The ship is 192 meters long, 27 meters wide, and has a maximum speed of 22 knots.
- CRETA II: A passenger and vehicle ferry with a capacity of 1,500 passengers and 719 vehicles. It offers 134 cabins, some of which are specially designed for people with disabilities. The ship is 192 meters long, 29.4 meters wide, and has a maximum speed of 23 knots.
- KYDON: A passenger and vehicle ferry with a capacity of 1,750 passengers and 703 vehicles. It offers 175 cabins, some of which are specially designed for people with disabilities. The ship is 192 meters long, 27 meters wide, and has a maximum speed of 25 knots.
- PREVELIS: A passenger and vehicle ferry with a capacity of 927 passengers and 310 vehicles. It offers 223 cabins, some of which are specially designed for people with disabilities. The ship is 142.5 meters long, 23.5 meters wide, and has a maximum speed of 19 knots.
Offers and Discounts
To provide better service to its passengers, ANEK Lines offers various promotions and discounts on its routes, such as:
- 20% Discount on Return Tickets, Crete: This discount applies to evening sailings from/to Piraeus - Chania, Heraklion for return passenger and car tickets.
- Family Offer Up to 25% on 4-Bed Cabins: The discount applies to passenger tickets for four-berth cabins (A4 & AB4) on routes from/to Piraeus to the Cyclades, Dodecanese, Northern Aegean, Crete, from/to Kavala and Thessaloniki to Northern Aegean, and on intermediate routes.
Seasmiles Rewards Card
With the Seasmiles rewards card, ANEK Lines offers exclusive benefits to its members for its Crete routes. After completing your first trip, you can easily and for free sign up to receive your digital Seasmiles card. Collect points with every trip and enjoy exclusive discounts.
Below are some popular Seasmiles discounts:
- Up to 20% on Piraeus - Heraklion Route: With the Seasmiles card, you get 20% off on economy seats and airline-style seats & 10% off on cabins, cars, and motorcycles.
Popular Ferry Routes
ANEK Lines operates on the Crete line with the following routes:
Web Check-in
With ANEK Lines, you can check-in online via their website and receive your tickets in electronic form. Specifically, you can get your electronic tickets via email, mobile phone, or tablet 48 hours to 2 hours before departure. At embarkation, you will need to have your ID or passport with you.
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Don't forget that for more information, you can refer to the Frequently Asked Questions or send your request via email to: [email protected]. We will be happy to assist you!