Golden Star Ferries: Ferries, Tickets & Info

General info

Golden Star Ferries is a Greek ferry company founded in 2011. The main goal of the company is to provide high-quality services and safety to its passengers.

Golden Star Ferries ferry routes

Golden Star Ferries operates ferry crossings from Rafina to the Cyclades islands all year round. Also, the company serves frequent crossings connecting the islands of Cyclades.

The 2 main ferry routes operated by Golden Star Ferries are: Rafina - Andros - Tinos - Mykonos and Rafina - Tinos - Mykonos - Paros - Ios - Santorini (Thira).

Also, some of the most popular ferry routes are:

  • Paros - Mykonos
  • Ios - Mykonos
  • Rafina - Paros
  • Mykonos - Thira
  • Naxos - Paros

Golden Star Ferries fleet & ships

The Golden Star Ferries fleet consists of 2 conventional ferries and 1 high-speed ferry. All the company's ferries are modern with many facilities for travelers, such as car decks and different seat types.

The Golden Star Ferries vessels are Superferry, Andros Queen and Superexpress. The company has a wide range of facilities for passengers such as shopping areas, children play areas, satellite television and a coffee shop.

Golden Star Ferries discounts & offers 

The ferry company Golden Star Ferries offers special discounts

Here you can see some of the passenger categories eligible for discounts:

  • Large families
  • Permanent residents of islands (holders of Unique Islander Number)
  • Students of Greek Public Universities
  • People with disabilities and their accompanying persons

Note: infants and children up to 4 years travel for free on routes operated by Golden Star Ferries. Children from 5 to 10 years old enjoy special rates of 50% off on the regular fare.

Also, Golden Star Ferries offers a 30% discount for any destination on the return tickets for the same day trip, provided that tickets are issued at the same time. Discount is valid for both passengers and vehicles.

On Ferryhopper, you can find all available offers and discounts and book cheap ferry tickets with Golden Star Ferries.

Golden Star Ferries special amenities & facilities

On the conventional vessels of Golden Star Ferries there are facilities for people with disabilities such as adapted seats, elevators, ramps, wheelchairs and cabins. Make sure to confirm with ferry operator if you need assistance with access.

Pets are welcome to travel in specially designated cabins and kennels. As the number of cabins is limited, it is recommended to book a cabin or a kennel for your pet in advance.  

Pets are allowed at the outside deck area, should always be on a leash and wear a muzzle when circulating on the ship.

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Vessel 4 vessels
Destinations 8 destinations
Traveler 157k ferryhoppers

Popular ferry routes

Rafina - Paros Get tickets
Paros - Rafina Get tickets
Mykonos - Santorini (Thira) Get tickets
Santorini (Thira) - Mykonos Get tickets
Mykonos - Paros Get tickets
Paros - Santorini (Thira) Get tickets
Santorini (Thira) - Paros Get tickets
Rafina - Mykonos Get tickets
Mykonos - Rafina Get tickets
Naxos - Mykonos Get tickets
Naxos - Paros Get tickets
Rafina - Tinos Get tickets
Tinos - Rafina Get tickets
Rafina - Andros Get tickets
Andros - Rafina Get tickets

Discounts

Adult (full fare)
Full fare with no discount
Infant (0-4)
Discount for children aged 0-4 years
Child (5-10)
Discount for children aged 5-10 years
Greek Armed Forces personnel
Discount for members of the Greek Armed Forces
Three-children family (Greek citizens)
Discount for families with 3 children (Greek certificate required)
Large Family (Greek citizens)
Discount for families with 4+ children (Greek certificate required)
Student (Greek university)
Discount for students of Greek universities

Ferries - Golden Star Ferries

Superferry
Vessel type: Open deck Length: 120m
Passenger capacity: 1760 Vehicle capacity: 280
Onboard facilities
Wi-Fi is available on board (charges may apply) The ferry does not have a restaurant Snacks and beverages are available for purchase Pets are allowed to travel on the ferry
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Superspeed
Vessel type: Catamaran Length: 55m
Passenger capacity: 400 Vehicle capacity: 0
Onboard facilities
Wi-Fi is available on board (charges may apply) The ferry does not have a restaurant Snacks and beverages are available for purchase Pets are allowed to travel on the ferry
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Superexpress
Vessel type: Catamaran Length: 91m
Passenger capacity: 1070 Vehicle capacity: 200
Onboard facilities
Wi-Fi is available on board (charges may apply) The ferry does not have a restaurant Snacks and beverages are available for purchase Pets are allowed to travel on the ferry
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Andros Queen
Vessel type: Catamaran Length: 134m
Passenger capacity: 0 Vehicle capacity: 0
Onboard facilities
Wi-Fi is available on board (charges may apply) The ferry does not have a restaurant Snacks and beverages are available for purchase Pets are allowed to travel on the ferry
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