Zefyros
Small fast passenger-only ferry with an indoor cabin and open deck seating · operated by M Lines (formerly Mantoudi Lines)
A small, fast passenger-only ferry — now branded M Lines rather than its original Mantoudi Lines name — that links Volos and Platanias on the Pilio peninsula with Skiathos and Glossa (Skopelos), with an indoor cabin plus open deck and no room for a car.
On board the Zefyros
- Outside deck
- Pet cabinsnot on board
Where you can sit
- Indoor cabinComfortable indoor cabin seating, steadier in a swell
- Outside deckOpen deck seating with air and views
Where is the Zefyros now?
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Positions by AIS from the University of the Aegean’s Aegean network. Coastline © OpenStreetMap contributors. Live positions are indicative and are not a navigational aid.
Specifications
| Length | 25 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 7 m |
Where the Zefyros sails
She has no crossing inside the fortnight this site publishes timetables for.
Usually works Volos–Skiathos, Volos–Skopelos (Glossa), Platanias (Pilio)–Skiathos, Platanias (Pilio)–Skopelos (Glossa) and Skiathos–Skopelos (Glossa).
- No vehicle deck — plan to arrive on foot.
- The operator rebranded from Mantoudi Lines to M Lines, and her routes now run from Volos and Platanias rather than Mantoudi. Older guides still say Mantoudi.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Zefyros like?
A small, fast passenger-only ferry — now branded M Lines rather than its original Mantoudi Lines name — that links Volos and Platanias on the Pilio peninsula with Skiathos and Glossa (Skopelos), with an indoor cabin plus open deck and no room for a car.
Who operates the Zefyros?
The Zefyros is operated by M Lines (formerly Mantoudi Lines).
Does the Zefyros carry cars?
No. The Zefyros takes foot passengers only, so you cannot drive aboard.