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Golden Star Ferries, headquartered in the bustling port of Rafina—Attica's second busiest port and conveniently close to Athens' Eleftherios Venizelos Airport—stands as a noteworthy ferry company in Greece. Established in 2011, the company has steadily grown its fleet, currently comprising two vessels—a fully renovated conventional ferry named Superferry and a high-speed luxury catamaran known as Superexpress.

Superferry, operational since 2016, serves as the epitome of maritime sophistication. With a top speed of 21 knots, it links Rafina to popular destinations including Andros, Tinos, Mykonos, Paros, Ios, and Santorini. This conventional ferry boasts a capacity of 1,760 passengers and can accommodate 280 vehicles.

The high-speed Superexpress, a luxurious catamaran and one of Greece's largest, seamlessly connects Rafina to Andros, Tinos, Mykonos, Naxos, Ios, Santorini, Milos, Folegandros, and Paros. Capable of reaching speeds up to 35 knots, it accommodates 1,070 passengers and 200 cars.

Golden Star Ferries ensures daily ferry crossings, emphasizing accessibility and convenience. The vessels showcase a modern design, offering a variety of seating options in their lounges. Facilities include garages, amenities suitable for passengers with disabilities, cabins catering to pets, on-board shops, play areas for children, and cafeterias. Passengers can enjoy entertainment through satellite TVs and stay connected with available WiFi.

In keeping with modern trends, the company supports electronic tickets and extends discounts to specific passenger categories, enhancing the booking experience. The commitment to excellence in service was acknowledged in 2017 when Golden Star Ferries received the esteemed "Passenger Line of the Year" award from Lloyd’s International Organization, further solidifying its reputation for quality maritime services.

Offices
Policies

Golden Star Ferries Central Office

133 Filonos str

Post Code: 18536

E-mail: general@goldenstarferries.gr

Website: https://www.goldenstarferries.gr

View on map

ATHENS, PIRAEUS

FIRST CHOICE TRAVEL

Piraeus, 4, Astigos Str, Karaiskaki Square , Greece

Post Code: 18531

Phone: 0030 210 4179444

Fax: 0030 210 4173715

ATHENS, RAFINA

TOGIAS TRAVEL

Rafina, Port of Rafina (next to fish market), Greece

Post Code: 19009

Phone: 0030 22940 23150

Fax: 0030 22940 23350

ALONISSOS

ALONNISOS TRAVEL

Patitiri, Port of Alonissos, Greece

Post Code: 37005

Phone: 0030 24240 66000

Fax: 0030 24240 65511

AMORGOS, AEGIALI

NAFTILOS-EL. VEKRIS

Amorgos, Port of Aegiali, Greece

Post Code: 84008

Phone: 0030 22850 73032

Fax: 0030 22850 73231

AMORGOS, KATAPOLA

N. SYNODINOS

Katapola, Port of Katapola, Greece

Post Code: 84008

Phone: 0030 22850 71201

Fax: 0030 22850 71278

NAUTILOS-EL. VEKRIS

Katapola, Port of Katapola, Greece

Post Code: 84008

Phone: 0030 22850 71201

Fax: 0030 22850 71278

ANDROS

G. BATIS

Gavrio, Port of Gavrio, Greece

Post Code: 84500

Phone: 0030 22820 71489

Fax: 0030 22820 71165

CRETE, HERAKLION

GOLDEN STAR FERRIES HERAKLION PORT KIOSK

Heraklion, On the right side of Heraklion port - opposite the ferry departure point, Greece

Post Code: 71202

Phone: 0030 2810 286833

Fax: 0030 2810 242226

MASK TRAVEL MARITIME AND SKY

Heraklion, 9, 25th Avgoustou str , GREECE

Post Code: 71202

Phone: 0030 2810 286833

Fax: 0030 2810 242226

CRETE, RETHYMNO

DANDOULAKIS TRAVEL

Rethymno, Papandreou 3, Greece

Post Code: 74133

Phone: 0030 28310 22555

Fax: 0030 28310 20865

DANDOULAKIS TRAVEL

Rethymno, 24, Kountouriotou Ave, Greece

Post Code: 74100

Phone: 0030 28310 29990

Fax: 0030 28310 20865

FOLEGANDROS

FOLEGANDROS TRAVEL

Folegandros, Folegandros, Greece

Post Code: 84011

Phone: 0030 22860 41273

Fax: 0030 22860 41149

IOS

IOS STAR TRAVEL

IOS, IOS PORT, GREECE

Post Code: 84001

Phone: 0030 22860 91252

Fax: 0030 22860 91067

KOUFONISIA

PRASINOU KATERINA

Koufonissi, Port of Koufonissi, Greece

Post Code: 84300

Phone: 0030 22850 71438

Fax: 0030 22850 74249

MILOS

SEA SUN SOPHIA TRAVEL

Milos, Adamas Milos - Opposite the dock, Greece

Post Code: 84801

Phone: 0030 22870 21994

Fax: 0030 22870 22120

MYKONOS

SEA & SKY TRAVEL central office

Mykonos , Mykonos town, Greece

Post Code: 84600

Phone: 0030 22890 28240

Fax: 0030 22890 24582

SEA & SKY TRAVEL port kiosk

Mykonos, New port (Tourlos Port) at the quay, Greece

Post Code: 84600

Phone: 0030 22890 22853

Fax: 0030 22890 24582

NAXOS

NAXOS TOURS

Naxos, Protopapadaki str.- (waterfront), Chora, Greece

Post Code: 84300

Phone: 0030 22850 24000

Fax: 0030 22850 23951

PAROS

KONTOSTAVLOS TRAVEL

Paros, Parikia, Greece

Post Code: 84400

Phone: 0030 22840 21869

Fax: 0030 22840 22544

SANTORINI (THIRA)

DAKOUTROS TRAVEL

Santorini, Fira, Greece

Post Code: 84700

Phone: 0030 22860 22958

Fax: 0030 22860 22686

DAKOUTROS TRAVEL PORT OFFICE

Santorini, Athinios port, Greece

Post Code: 84700

Phone: 0030 22860 23692

Fax: 0030 22860 22686

SIFNOS

KATSOULAKI - XIDIS OE

Sifnos, Kamares on the port, Greece

Post Code: 84003

Phone: 0030 2284031895

SKIATHOS

SKIATHOS O.E

Skiathos, Syntagmatarhou Riga & Papadiamanti, Greece

Post Code: 37002

Phone: 0030 24270 22209

Fax: 0030 24270 22750

SKOPELOS, PORT

NAFTIKO PRAKTORIO SKOPELOU - Apostolis Kosifis

Skopelos, Quay of Skopelos, Greece

Post Code: 37003

Phone: 0030 24240 22767

Fax: 0030 24240 23608

SYROS

ANDRIAKON SHIP & TOUR

Syros, 10, Akti Str. Papagou, Greece

Post Code: 84100

Phone: 0030 22810 84444

Fax: 0030 22810 86523

VASSILIKOS

Syros, 10, Akti S. Papagou Str, Greece

Post Code: 84100

Phone: 0030 22810 84444

Fax: 0030 22810 86523

THESSALONIKI

FERRY TRAVELLER

Thessaloniki, Passenger terminal inside the port of Thessaloniki, Greece

Post Code: 54625

Phone: 0030 2310 500800

Fax: 0030 2310 542992

TINOS

MALLIARIS TRAVEL

Tinos, Pantanassis Square, Greece

Post Code: 84200

Phone: 0030 22830 24241

Fax: 0030 22830 24243

VOLOS

VIS TRAVEL

Volos, Antonopoulou 3, Greece

Post Code: 38221

Phone: 0030 24210 31059

Fax: 0030 24210 34835

Policy of the company

Cancellation policy

• 14 days before the departure, the tickets are fully refunded or turned to open-date tickets or they are changed to another day.
• From 14 days to 7 days before departure: the tickets are 75% refunded or alternatively they are turned to open date tickets.
• From 6 days up to 12 hours before departure: 50% refund or change to open date ticket.
• From 12 hours before departure to upon departure time: the tickets can not be cancelled or turned to open date tickets.
* After the ferry departure, the tickets can not be cancelled or turned to open date tickets.

Due to Covid-19 Pandemic, the following cancellation policy applies for all tickets that have been issued before the 01-06-2020.

IMPORTANT COVID-19 NOTICE:
Altered cancellation policy of Golden Star ferries due to Covid-19 Pandemic.
Cancellation is not possible.
You can convert your tickets into Open date tickets / Credit Voucher to use until the 31st of December 2022.
In case you have not used your Open date tickets / Credit Voucher within this 18 months period, you will be entitled to a full refund of the tickets’ value.

Passengers Tickets Conditions

Approved by the Hellenic Ministry of Mercantile Marine
• The ticket is issued in the passengers name, is personal and non-transferable. It is valid only for the class and the trip for which it was issued.
• The fare does not include catering.
• Passengers should be at the embarkation area of the ship one (1) hour before departure. If the passenger is not in time for sailing, he/she is not entitled to a refund of the fare.
• Children up to 4 years old travel free of charge and are not entitled to bed, while children over 4 and up to 10 years old pay a reduced fare and are entitled to bed.
• The bearer of a full ticket is allowed to carry free of charge luggage up to 40 kilos or 1 cubic meter.
• In case of loss of the ticket, it will not be replaced nor the fare will be refunded. The shipping company is not responsible for any damage or loss of the passengers luggage that is under the personal care of him/her during the trip.
• Jewellery, money and valuable objects may be delivered to the ships accounting office for safekeeping.
• The shipping company will not be responsible for any delay in sailing, deviation and not keeping normal route, due to bad weather conditions or orders of the Ministry of Mercantile Marine or the Harbor Authorities or due to force major.
• It is forbidden to the passengers to carry explosives, inflammable, incendiary and dangerous in general materials.
• The passengers are responsible for the observance of the Harbor, Sanitary and Custom regulations. The passengers should comply with the captains and the crew orders regarding the maintenance of order and the safety of the ship.
• The passenger should address any complaint during the trip to the ships captain or first mate and after the arrival, to the shipping company or to the Harbor Authorities.
• If for any reason the travel is cancelled due to the ships responsibility, the fare is refunded without any further obligation of the shipping company towards the passenger.
• The shipping company has the right, after approval of the Ministry of Mercantile Marine, to replace the vessel for which the ticket was issued with another vessel.

Vehicle Transport Receipt Conditions

Approved by the Hellenic Ministry of Mercantile Marine
The drivers are obligated to load and unload their vehicle.
• The vehicles should be at the waiting for shipment area one (1) hour before departure and in any case on the time prescribed by the Port Regulation in force.
• The driver is not entitled to refund of the fare if he is not in time for sailing, while if he states before sailing his intention not to ship his vehicle, he is entitled to a refund of half of the fare.
• In case of loss of vehicle transport receipt, the fare is not refunded.
• The vehicles passengers have to get out of them before their shipment aboard.
• The passengers should carry with them objects that they need during the travel. After sailing the entrance to the vehicle station is forbidden.
• The transportation of explosives, incendiary and dangerous in general materials is forbidden. The priority order is determined by the Port Regulations of each Harbor Authorities, where the vehicles are shipped.

Offices

Golden Star Ferries Central Office

133 Filonos str
Post Code: 18536
E-mail: general@goldenstarferries.gr
Website: https://www.goldenstarferries.gr
View on map

ATHENS, PIRAEUS

FIRST CHOICE TRAVEL

Piraeus, 4, Astigos Str, Karaiskaki Square , Greece
Post Code: 18531
Phone: 0030 210 4179444
Fax: 0030 210 4173715

ATHENS, RAFINA

TOGIAS TRAVEL

Rafina, Port of Rafina (next to fish market), Greece
Post Code: 19009
Phone: 0030 22940 23150
Fax: 0030 22940 23350

ALONISSOS

ALONNISOS TRAVEL

Patitiri, Port of Alonissos, Greece
Post Code: 37005
Phone: 0030 24240 66000
Fax: 0030 24240 65511

AMORGOS, AEGIALI

NAFTILOS-EL. VEKRIS

Amorgos, Port of Aegiali, Greece
Post Code: 84008
Phone: 0030 22850 73032
Fax: 0030 22850 73231

AMORGOS, KATAPOLA

N. SYNODINOS

Katapola, Port of Katapola, Greece
Post Code: 84008
Phone: 0030 22850 71201
Fax: 0030 22850 71278

NAUTILOS-EL. VEKRIS

Katapola, Port of Katapola, Greece
Post Code: 84008
Phone: 0030 22850 71201
Fax: 0030 22850 71278

ANDROS

G. BATIS

Gavrio, Port of Gavrio, Greece
Post Code: 84500
Phone: 0030 22820 71489
Fax: 0030 22820 71165

CRETE, HERAKLION

GOLDEN STAR FERRIES HERAKLION PORT KIOSK

Heraklion, On the right side of Heraklion port - opposite the ferry departure point, Greece
Post Code: 71202
Phone: 0030 2810 286833
Fax: 0030 2810 242226

MASK TRAVEL MARITIME AND SKY

Heraklion, 9, 25th Avgoustou str , GREECE
Post Code: 71202
Phone: 0030 2810 286833
Fax: 0030 2810 242226

CRETE, RETHYMNO

DANDOULAKIS TRAVEL

Rethymno, Papandreou 3, Greece
Post Code: 74133
Phone: 0030 28310 22555
Fax: 0030 28310 20865

DANDOULAKIS TRAVEL

Rethymno, 24, Kountouriotou Ave, Greece
Post Code: 74100
Phone: 0030 28310 29990
Fax: 0030 28310 20865

FOLEGANDROS

FOLEGANDROS TRAVEL

Folegandros, Folegandros, Greece
Post Code: 84011
Phone: 0030 22860 41273
Fax: 0030 22860 41149

IOS

IOS STAR TRAVEL

IOS, IOS PORT, GREECE
Post Code: 84001
Phone: 0030 22860 91252
Fax: 0030 22860 91067

KOUFONISIA

PRASINOU KATERINA

Koufonissi, Port of Koufonissi, Greece
Post Code: 84300
Phone: 0030 22850 71438
Fax: 0030 22850 74249

MILOS

SEA SUN SOPHIA TRAVEL

Milos, Adamas Milos - Opposite the dock, Greece
Post Code: 84801
Phone: 0030 22870 21994
Fax: 0030 22870 22120

MYKONOS

SEA & SKY TRAVEL central office

Mykonos , Mykonos town, Greece
Post Code: 84600
Phone: 0030 22890 28240
Fax: 0030 22890 24582

SEA & SKY TRAVEL port kiosk

Mykonos, New port (Tourlos Port) at the quay, Greece
Post Code: 84600
Phone: 0030 22890 22853
Fax: 0030 22890 24582

NAXOS

NAXOS TOURS

Naxos, Protopapadaki str.- (waterfront), Chora, Greece
Post Code: 84300
Phone: 0030 22850 24000
Fax: 0030 22850 23951

PAROS

KONTOSTAVLOS TRAVEL

Paros, Parikia, Greece
Post Code: 84400
Phone: 0030 22840 21869
Fax: 0030 22840 22544

SANTORINI (THIRA)

DAKOUTROS TRAVEL

Santorini, Fira, Greece
Post Code: 84700
Phone: 0030 22860 22958
Fax: 0030 22860 22686

DAKOUTROS TRAVEL PORT OFFICE

Santorini, Athinios port, Greece
Post Code: 84700
Phone: 0030 22860 23692
Fax: 0030 22860 22686

SIFNOS

KATSOULAKI - XIDIS OE

Sifnos, Kamares on the port, Greece
Post Code: 84003
Phone: 0030 2284031895

SKIATHOS

SKIATHOS O.E

Skiathos, Syntagmatarhou Riga & Papadiamanti, Greece
Post Code: 37002
Phone: 0030 24270 22209
Fax: 0030 24270 22750

SKOPELOS, PORT

NAFTIKO PRAKTORIO SKOPELOU - Apostolis Kosifis

Skopelos, Quay of Skopelos, Greece
Post Code: 37003
Phone: 0030 24240 22767
Fax: 0030 24240 23608

SYROS

ANDRIAKON SHIP & TOUR

Syros, 10, Akti Str. Papagou, Greece
Post Code: 84100
Phone: 0030 22810 84444
Fax: 0030 22810 86523

VASSILIKOS

Syros, 10, Akti S. Papagou Str, Greece
Post Code: 84100
Phone: 0030 22810 84444
Fax: 0030 22810 86523

THESSALONIKI

FERRY TRAVELLER

Thessaloniki, Passenger terminal inside the port of Thessaloniki, Greece
Post Code: 54625
Phone: 0030 2310 500800
Fax: 0030 2310 542992

TINOS

MALLIARIS TRAVEL

Tinos, Pantanassis Square, Greece
Post Code: 84200
Phone: 0030 22830 24241
Fax: 0030 22830 24243

VOLOS

VIS TRAVEL

Volos, Antonopoulou 3, Greece
Post Code: 38221
Phone: 0030 24210 31059
Fax: 0030 24210 34835
Policies

Policy of the company

Cancellation policy

• 14 days before the departure, the tickets are fully refunded or turned to open-date tickets or they are changed to another day.
• From 14 days to 7 days before departure: the tickets are 75% refunded or alternatively they are turned to open date tickets.
• From 6 days up to 12 hours before departure: 50% refund or change to open date ticket.
• From 12 hours before departure to upon departure time: the tickets can not be cancelled or turned to open date tickets.
* After the ferry departure, the tickets can not be cancelled or turned to open date tickets.

Due to Covid-19 Pandemic, the following cancellation policy applies for all tickets that have been issued before the 01-06-2020.

IMPORTANT COVID-19 NOTICE:
Altered cancellation policy of Golden Star ferries due to Covid-19 Pandemic.
Cancellation is not possible.
You can convert your tickets into Open date tickets / Credit Voucher to use until the 31st of December 2022.
In case you have not used your Open date tickets / Credit Voucher within this 18 months period, you will be entitled to a full refund of the tickets’ value.

Passengers Tickets Conditions

Approved by the Hellenic Ministry of Mercantile Marine
• The ticket is issued in the passengers name, is personal and non-transferable. It is valid only for the class and the trip for which it was issued.
• The fare does not include catering.
• Passengers should be at the embarkation area of the ship one (1) hour before departure. If the passenger is not in time for sailing, he/she is not entitled to a refund of the fare.
• Children up to 4 years old travel free of charge and are not entitled to bed, while children over 4 and up to 10 years old pay a reduced fare and are entitled to bed.
• The bearer of a full ticket is allowed to carry free of charge luggage up to 40 kilos or 1 cubic meter.
• In case of loss of the ticket, it will not be replaced nor the fare will be refunded. The shipping company is not responsible for any damage or loss of the passengers luggage that is under the personal care of him/her during the trip.
• Jewellery, money and valuable objects may be delivered to the ships accounting office for safekeeping.
• The shipping company will not be responsible for any delay in sailing, deviation and not keeping normal route, due to bad weather conditions or orders of the Ministry of Mercantile Marine or the Harbor Authorities or due to force major.
• It is forbidden to the passengers to carry explosives, inflammable, incendiary and dangerous in general materials.
• The passengers are responsible for the observance of the Harbor, Sanitary and Custom regulations. The passengers should comply with the captains and the crew orders regarding the maintenance of order and the safety of the ship.
• The passenger should address any complaint during the trip to the ships captain or first mate and after the arrival, to the shipping company or to the Harbor Authorities.
• If for any reason the travel is cancelled due to the ships responsibility, the fare is refunded without any further obligation of the shipping company towards the passenger.
• The shipping company has the right, after approval of the Ministry of Mercantile Marine, to replace the vessel for which the ticket was issued with another vessel.

Vehicle Transport Receipt Conditions

Approved by the Hellenic Ministry of Mercantile Marine
The drivers are obligated to load and unload their vehicle.
• The vehicles should be at the waiting for shipment area one (1) hour before departure and in any case on the time prescribed by the Port Regulation in force.
• The driver is not entitled to refund of the fare if he is not in time for sailing, while if he states before sailing his intention not to ship his vehicle, he is entitled to a refund of half of the fare.
• In case of loss of vehicle transport receipt, the fare is not refunded.
• The vehicles passengers have to get out of them before their shipment aboard.
• The passengers should carry with them objects that they need during the travel. After sailing the entrance to the vehicle station is forbidden.
• The transportation of explosives, incendiary and dangerous in general materials is forbidden. The priority order is determined by the Port Regulations of each Harbor Authorities, where the vehicles are shipped.

Fleet

SUPEREXPRESS

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SUPERFERRY

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Reviews

Golden Star Ferries is rated 2.9 stars based on 36 users reviews.

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Michael2227said on2022-10-25

I should have flown

The fact that this is rated a 4.7 is a joke. No communication on their end either. I wouldn't take the ferries again or visit any islands due to the BS
Terrible service. Always late. Ferries would go from a 3hr trip to 6hr. No structure. Chaotic getting on and off the boat. But there were 8 people yelling at you to move forward when there is a car in front of you, but no structure before or after that. Nasty bathrooms. Zero services on board. Have to pay for wifi. They changed plans a lot but no notifications.
Jean-Baptistesaid on2021-12-20

Smooth Sailing

Traveled as a couple (pedestrians) from Rafina to Gavrio (Andros) at the beginning of December. Booking was made online from France, and there were no bad surprises when we were on-site. The boarding process (including scanning our COVID passes) was quick and efficient. The ship was modern, clean and comfortable. The staff was not overly friendly, but fine. Same thing on the way back to Rafina. The only little "snag" is we thought we had to fill in a form about COVID symptoms, and it turned out that we didn't have to, this formality had been cancelled (not that it mattered much, on the contrary...). I guess some people may experience something different in the summer season with boats being packed with tourists, the scorching heat and the cancellations due to the μελτέμι wind. However, based on my own experience, I would recommend Golden Star Ferries.
efratsaid on2021-09-14

Great ferry

Fast and easy boarding.
Fast ferry with good facilities
LESTAGEsaid on2021-08-27

FERRY PAROS-IOS and IOS-PAROS

[Translated from French]
Apart from a little delay on arrival because of the wind, everything was good.
IVANOVAsaid on2021-07-13

Excellent service!

Dear Golden Star Ferries crew, thank you for the excellent service!
Bindassaid on2021-06-14

I absolutely do not recommend booking tickets here

I absolutely do not recommend booking tickets here. The tickets were supposed to be electronic, but that's a lie. I have not received any tickets. The ferry from Mykonos to Naxos was delayed, no information, no explanation or even a word of apology. Office staff very rude. I travel a lot, but this is the first time I experienced such arrogance. My ferry from Naxos to Mykonos was scheduled for 9:15 am the office changed the ferry to 1:45 pm i missed my flight !!!

Answer from Ferriesingreece.com
Thank you for your feedback. It is highly appreciated.
Please note that when you book e-tickets this does not mean that somebody sends you the tickets / boarding cards via email automatically. It means that you can do the web check in yourself before your trip and receive your boarding card in electronic format in order not to have to go to the port kiosk to pick it up.
Detailed instructions for Golden Star's web check-in procedures were given in your booking confirmation email.
We are sorry to hear about the delays you faced during your trips. We contacted Golden Star ferries who informed us that indeed they changed your departure time to be at 13:45 (due to their general rescheduling). As per the information we received from Golden star ferries they sent you an informing email to your mobile 5 days before your trip date to inform you and you went to their local central agency on Naxos and cancelled your booking one day before your trip date.
We remain at your disposal for any further clarification.
Krunal shahsaid on2019-11-01

Excellent ferry service

I will recommend to book Greece internal ferry with this company. Their service are reliable and Excellent.
Robsaid on2019-10-16

Golden Star Ferries

Highly impressed by both voyages with Golden Star Ferries i.e. Super Ferry 2 from Rafina to Paros and then Super Runner from Naxos to Rafina. 1) Boarding, directions and luggage storage excellent; 2) Maintenance and cleanliness of vessels excellent; 3) Allocation of seating (Super Runner) and travel comfort excellent; 4) Vessel organisation and safety systems excellent; 5) Scheduling of service excellent.

Golden Star Ferries

General Information

Offices

Policies

Policy of the company

Fleet

SUPEREXPRESS

SUPERFERRY

Reviews

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