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    Blue Star Ferries

    572 Reviews
    #5 of 24 things to do in Piraeus
    Transportation, Ferries
    Piraeus Port, Piraeus 185 38, Greece
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    “Travel from Athens to Santorini”

    Everyone was kind and professional. Fun trip and we highly recommend instead of flying if you have... read more

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Colrdo
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    Colorado Springs, Colorado
    “Convenient travel”

    We chose the ferry to save money and time on our trip from Athens to Crete. It was scheduled to... read more

    Reviewed January 15, 2019
    tommyb2111
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    • Very good32%
    • Average10%
    • Poor5%
    • Terrible12%
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    “business class”(49 reviews)
    “airplane seats”(9 reviews)
    “business lounge”(6 reviews)
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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Very professionals

    Used many times during the summer. Because of my disability, they are very kind to assist me with patience and understanding.

    Date of experience: August 2018
    24  Thank redman5314
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Travel from Athens to Santorini

    Everyone was kind and professional. Fun trip and we highly recommend instead of flying if you have he time. HINT: Buy the least expensive seats - you don't need to actually sit in them. Everyone heads to front of ship and stays in the comfortable...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    2  Thank Colrdo
    Reviewed January 17, 2019
    nope. hated it. each and every time I've had to use them.

    Hated having to use Blue Star Ferries to get around Greek islands as weekly commutes for my work. Embarassingly bad customer service, no training in communication, absolutely no empathy for customers and their experience of doing trips on their boats. They treat you like cattle....More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank chris73259
    Reviewed January 17, 2019
    Never got on the boat

    We were supposed to take a few ferries and see three islands, but our ferries got cancelled three days in a row. Granted, this was the off season and it was due to weather, but still highly unreliable. They were good about rescheduling when we...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank asydney
    Reviewed January 15, 2019
    Convenient travel

    We chose the ferry to save money and time on our trip from Athens to Crete. It was scheduled to depart Pireas at 9pm and arrive at Heraklion at 6am. 52 euro per person covered a round trip and save us on 2 hotel nights...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    4  Thank tommyb2111
    Reviewed January 3, 2019 via mobile
    Nice ride

    We tried economy and business class rides from Piraeus to Naxos to Santorini and back. Business class was significantly nicer, toilets were well attended. We traveled in winter, both were almost empty. Things might be different in summer time.

    Date of experience: January 2019
    1  Thank 477Mike
    Reviewed December 31, 2018 via mobile
    Amazing experience- try Business class

    We traveled from Athens to Santorini in the Blue Star Delos business class cruise. The experience is amazing. Better than economy on the same ship so the upgrade is worth it. The cruise takes about 8 hours because they visit Paros and Naxos before getting...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    2  Thank sonia4toi
    Reviewed December 23, 2018
    Comfortable ferry between the Cyclades islands

    We took the Blue Star Delos from Paros to Santorini. It was a comfortable trip, good seats, friendly staff and on time. Recommended!

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank AlexAnnemiek
    Reviewed December 12, 2018 via mobile
    Comfy cabin

    I took a ferry from Naxos to Piraeus. The cabin was bigger than expected and hence give me more relaxing experience.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank nathavatp
    Reviewed December 11, 2018
    When can I play cards outdoors with a greek man?

    The trip from Santorini to Athens supposedly takes 8.5 hours, however for me seemed like 2 hours because I was having fun! The boat is reasonably clean and most seats are comfortable. I bought an economy ticket and sat outdoors with smokers the whole trip....More

    Date of experience: August 2018
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    Response from Alan D | Reviewed this property |
    Ive been on Blue Star ferries a lot and got print out of on line booking but had to go to office at port to get tickets. Office will be open at time ferry leaves. Other time got tickets at main Blue Star ferry office. Alan
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    Response from 887grazielal | Reviewed this property |
    First class is a secluded space with airplane like seats with not much ocean view from the area. There were plenty of seats on the coach area, especially outdoors. Lots of seats by the food court as well. I wouldn’t spend... More
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