Artemis
Small conventional car ferry · operated by Hellenic Seaways
A veteran of the Saronic Gulf now doing a long, multi-stop loop of the western Cyclades - not glamorous, but a workhorse that has served under three different names and half a dozen operators since 1997.
Previously sailed as Georgios 2.
On board the Artemis
- Bar
- À la carte restaurantnot on board
- Self-service restaurantnot on board
- Snack bar / café
- Shopnot on board
- Wi-Fi
- Outside deck
- Lift
- Pets allowed
- Pet cabinsnot on board
Where you can sit
- Deck seatsOutdoor seating, unreserved
- AirseatsAirline-type reserved seatsreserved
Where is the Artemis now?
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Specifications
| Built | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Builder | Salamina Shipyards, Ampelakia |
| Built in | Greece |
| Length | 89.76 m |
| Beam | 14 m |
| Draught | 3.5 m |
| Gross tonnage | 1,612 |
| Service speed | 17 knots |
| Top speed | 19 knots |
Where the Artemis sails
Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.
- Kimolos to Milos13 sailings
- Kimolos to Paros13 sailings
- Kimolos to Syros13 sailings
- Milos to Kimolos13 sailings
- Milos to Paros13 sailings
- Milos to Syros13 sailings
- Paros to Kimolos13 sailings
- Paros to Milos13 sailings
- Paros to Syros13 sailings
- Syros to Kimolos13 sailings
- Syros to Milos13 sailings
- Syros to Paros13 sailings
- Kea to Kythnos9 sailings
- Kea to Syros9 sailings
- Kythnos to Syros9 sailings
- Lavrio to Kea9 sailings
- Lavrio to Kythnos9 sailings
- Lavrio to Syros9 sailings
- Kea to Lavrio8 sailings
- Kimolos to Serifos8 sailings
- Kimolos to Sifnos8 sailings
- Kythnos to Kea8 sailings
- Kythnos to Lavrio8 sailings
- Milos to Serifos8 sailings
and 92 more crossings over the same period.
Usually works Lavrion–Kea–Kythnos–Syros–Tinos–Andros–Paros–Naxos–Ios–Sikinos–Folegandros–Kimolos–Milos–Sifnos–Serifos.
- Small and slow by today's standards, so build in extra time versus a Blue Star or Superfast crossing.
- Deck seating and a café/bar are the extent of onboard comforts - come prepared for a longer sailing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Artemis like?
A veteran of the Saronic Gulf now doing a long, multi-stop loop of the western Cyclades - not glamorous, but a workhorse that has served under three different names and half a dozen operators since 1997. She is a small conventional car ferry built in 1997.
Who operates the Artemis?
The Artemis is operated by Hellenic Seaways, part of Attica Group.
Does the Artemis carry cars?
Yes. The Artemis is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 74 cars as well as foot passengers.
How fast is the Artemis?
She works at a service speed of 17 knots, with a top speed of 19 knots.
Does the Artemis have Wi-Fi?
Yes, the Artemis carries Wi-Fi aboard.
Which routes does the Artemis sail?
Over the next 14 days the Artemis is scheduled on Kimolos to Milos, Kimolos to Paros, Kimolos to Syros and Milos to Kimolos, among 116 crossings in all.