Achaeos
Double-ended car ferry with garage decks that load and unload from the bow, used on the short Aegina/Agistri hop · operated by Saronic Ferries
A modern, double-ended workhorse on the Piraeus–Aegina–Agistri run, with a bright wraparound-window lounge that makes the short crossing feel less like a commute.
On board the Achaeos
- Bar
- À la carte restaurantnot on board
- Snack bar / café
- Outside deck
- Liftnot on board
- Pets allowed
- Pet cabinsnot on board
Where you can sit
- Deck seatsShaded open seating on the upper deck, unreserved
- LoungeAir-conditioned lounge with 360-degree windows on all four sides
Where is the Achaeos now?
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Specifications
| Built | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Builder | Dimitrios Koutalis Shipyard, Greece |
| Built in | Greece |
| Length | 87.7 m |
| Beam | 16 m |
| Draught | 3.5 m |
| Gross tonnage | 4,307 |
| Service speed | 16.5 knots |
Where the Achaeos sails
She has no crossing inside the fortnight this site publishes timetables for.
Usually works Piraeus–Aegina–Agistri.
- Loads and unloads from the bow on both garage levels, so boarding is quick even when the ship is busy with day-trippers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Achaeos like?
A modern, double-ended workhorse on the Piraeus–Aegina–Agistri run, with a bright wraparound-window lounge that makes the short crossing feel less like a commute. She is a conventional ferry built in 2006.
Who operates the Achaeos?
The Achaeos is operated by Saronic Ferries.
Does the Achaeos carry cars?
Yes. The Achaeos is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 140 cars as well as foot passengers.
How fast is the Achaeos?
She works at a service speed of 16.5 knots.