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Ferryhopper reveals the Mediterranean destinations gaining ground in summer 2026
Summer 2026 revealed a Mediterranean ferry travel landscape shaped by both enduring favorites and increasingly distinct preferences across traveler markets. Booking data from Ferryhopper shows that while destinations such as Paros, Capri, Sorrento, Split and Hvar continued to attract strong international interest, travelers from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and continental Europe followed noticeably different patterns.
Ferryhopper Ticket Price Index for Q2 2026
The Ferryhopper Ticket Price Index tracks average economy ferry ticket prices for one passenger across Ferryhopper's key European markets and is published quarterly as a reference for travellers, the media and the tourism industry.
Ferryhopper: Which Islands Stood Out During the 2026 Holy Spirit Long Weekend
Ferryhopper has released its booking data, revealing the key travel trends of the first major long weekend of this year’s summer season.
Ferryhopper named among Europe’s fastest-growing companies by Financial Times and Sifted
Ferryhopper was included in the Financial Times’ “FT1000: Europe’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2026” ranking, securing the 163rd position overall and ranking 1st among all Greek companies featured on the list, highlighting the company’s strong growth trajectory across Europe.At the same time, Ferryhopper was named one of the 100 fastest-growing companies in Southern Europe in the “Sifted 100: Southern Europe 2026 Leaderboard”, ranking #91
Ferryhopper launches first ferry travel app for ChatGPT
Ferryhopper, the leading ferry booking platform in the Mediterranean, has launched the first dedicated ferry booking app in the ChatGPT Apps Directory, bringing specialized ferry search into the rapidly growing world of conversational AI. The launch also marks a milestone for the local tech ecosystem, as Ferryhopper becomes the first Greek travel company to publish a ChatGPT app.
Shift in Greek tourism: Santorini struggles, Mykonos steadies
Mykonos and Santorini are undoubtedly key pillars of Greek tourism and dream destinations for travelers across the world. However, this summer has seen a noticeable decline in tourist arrivals at the two Cycladic islands. In Santorini’s case, the downward trend appears to have begun earlier in the year, following a series of earthquakes that sparked uncertainty.
Ferryhopper launches AI-ready MCP server to power the future of ferry travel
Ferryhopper announces the launch of its pioneering Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, which allows AI assistants, such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, to connect directly to live ferry data. More than an API integration, this breakthrough means that ferry schedules, availability, and prices can be accessed in real-time through conversational AI, reshaping how travelers plan and book their journeys.
A first in ferry travel: Ferryhopper launches disruption platform
Ferryhopper has officially launched a groundbreaking new tool for travelers: the Ferry Travel Alerts page, with updates on delays, changes and cancellations. This is the first fully integrated platform, designed to bring speed, reliability and transparency to every stage of the journey.