Olympic Champion Jet
High-speed catamaran ferry with vehicle deck · operated by Seajets
A big Austal catamaran with a dramatic past — she survived a serious fire and a full rebuild before finding steady work first as Minoan's Santorini Palace and now, under Seajets colours, on the long haul between Crete and Piraeus via Santorini, Naxos, Mykonos and Syros.
Previously sailed as Santorini Palace, Highspeed 7 and Highspeed 5.
On board the Olympic Champion Jet
- Bar
- Snack bar / café
- Shop
- Wi-Fi
- Outside decknot on board
- Lift
- Pets allowed
- Pet cabinsnot on board
Where is the Olympic Champion Jet now?
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Specifications
| Built | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Builder | Austal |
| Built in | Australia |
| Length | 85 m |
| Beam | 21.2 m |
| Draught | 3 m |
| Gross tonnage | 4,913 |
| Service speed | 39 knots |
| Top speed | 41 knots |
Where the Olympic Champion Jet sails
Seajets do not publish which ship works which crossing, so we cannot list her sailings — they file 165 departures over the next 14 days without naming a vessel on any of them. The routes she works are below; the operator's own booking page names the ship once you pick a date.
Usually works Heraklion–Santorini–Naxos–Mykonos–Syros–Piraeus.
- One of the larger high-speed craft in the fleet, useful for travellers wanting to skip an overnight conventional ferry on the Crete–Cyclades–Piraeus run.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Olympic Champion Jet like?
A big Austal catamaran with a dramatic past — she survived a serious fire and a full rebuild before finding steady work first as Minoan's Santorini Palace and now, under Seajets colours, on the long haul between Crete and Piraeus via Santorini, Naxos, Mykonos and Syros. She is a high-speed catamaran ferry with vehicle deck built in 2005.
Who operates the Olympic Champion Jet?
The Olympic Champion Jet is operated by Seajets.
Does the Olympic Champion Jet carry cars?
Yes. The Olympic Champion Jet is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 105 cars as well as foot passengers.
How fast is the Olympic Champion Jet?
She works at a service speed of 39 knots, with a top speed of 41 knots.
Does the Olympic Champion Jet have Wi-Fi?
Yes, the Olympic Champion Jet carries Wi-Fi aboard.