Camping on Board (valid 1st April – 31st October)

If you love camping, Minoan Lines gives you the opportunity to experience it aboard their ship. You may travel with you camper or recreational vehicle and use the showers, bathrooms and electricity free of charge. All you have to do is make a booking for the 'OPEN DECK'.

Also there is a special offer for camping resorts in all Greece. When travelling with MINOAN LINES, on our internationl routes, you may receive discounts at certain Greek camping sites. For more information please stop by the reception desk on board.

Click here for our camping on board pricelist

Minoan Fleet

	Name of the ship: H/S/F OLYMPIA PALACE
	Length: 214m Width: 26.4m Speed (knots): 31.6	Number of passengers: 1,912 Number of beds: 732 Number of vehicles: 821	Year Built: 2001 Shipyard: Genova - Italy International Call Sign: SYHI
	Name of the ship: H/S/F EUROPA PALACE
	Length: 214m Width: 26.4m Speed (knots): 31.6	Number of passengers: 1,912 Number of beds: 732 Number of vehicles: 821	Year Built: 2002 Shipyard: Genova - Italy International Call Sign: SZMI
	Name of the ship: H/S/F PASIPHAE PALACE
	Length: 200.65m Width: 25.8m Speed (knots): 27	Number of passengers: 1,500 Number of beds: 700 Number of vehicles: 819	Year Built: 1998 Shipyard: Fosen Mek - Norway International Call Sign: SYOM
	Name of the ship: H/S/F IKARUS PALACE
	Length: 200.65m Width: 25.8m Speed (knots): 27	Number of passengers: 1,500 Number of beds: 700 Number of vehicles: 819	Year Built: 1997 Shipyard: Fosen Mek - Norway International Call Sign: SWEW
	Name of the ship: H/S/F CRUISE EUROPA
	Length: 225 m Width: 30.41 m Speed (knots): 30	Number of passengers: 3.000 Number of beds: 1.256 Number of vehicles: 963	Year Built: 2009 Shipyard: Fincantieri, Genova - Italy

Accommodation

CLASS	DESCRIPTION	IMAGE
LUX*	2 bed outside cabin + wc + shower	View Room
AA2**	2 bed outside cabin + wc + shower	View Room
AB2***	2 bed inside cabin + wc + shower	View Room
A3	2 bed outside cabin + wc + shower	View Room
AB3	3 bed inside cabin + wc + shower	View Room
AA4	4 bed outside cabin + wc + shower	View Room
AB4	4 bed inside cabin + wc + shower	View Room
S	Aircraft type seat	View Room

Restaurants and Bars

- Flavours that surpass your every expectation :

Enjoy MINOAN LINES' gourmet cousine. Rich flavours in a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere. Select among delicious dishes from our rich menu, all prepared with zeal. MINOAN LINES cuisine at your service...

Bon Appetit!

- Self Service Restaurant :

The ideal choice for good quality cuisine at reasonable prices.

- Indoor Bars :

Our indoor bars offer a variety of coffees, from traditional Greek to espresso, juices, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and delicious desserts, any time of the day.

- Outdoor Bars (Snack Bar – Pool Bar) :

Our outdoor bars offer a variety of coffees, from traditional Greek to espresso, juices, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and delicious desserts, any time of the day. Swim in our pool's turqoise water, sip a cocktail or a refreshing beverage at the pool bar.

Fun for All

- Shopping Arcade :

In our elegant boutiques you will find an extensive selection of products priced to please. Take a stroll through our shops and buy a special gift for yourself or a loved one. All major credit cards are accepted.

- Cinema :

The ship's cinema offers the most famous stars of the silver screen in classic movies as well as recent blockbuster releases.

- Casino :

The slot machine lounge awaits you. Take a chance, we wish you good luck.

- Disco / Lounge Bar :

Order from a variety of drinks and dance to your favourite music.

- Video games corner :

Everyone can have fun 24 hours a day with a huge variety of video games.
Internet connection is available throughout your journey.

- Swimming pool :

Enjoy moments of relaxation under the sun by the swimming pool, from morning until sunset. Cool yourself at the on-deck bar, with fresh fruit juices and ice creams.

- Floating Playground :

For our younger passengers there is endless fun. Our friends will live unforgettable moments in our specially designed playground.

Services

- Reception / Information Desk :

The reception desk personnel is 24 hours available for your information and services. At the reception you may also find an exchange Bureau.

- Telecommunication & Internet :

Coin-operated telephones via satellite are available on board. Moreover, do not miss the opportunity of an on board internet connection. Just buy the net-key internet card and get online by using our Wi-Fi hot spots.

- Safety Storage :

In every one of our ships there is a safe box available for the safety of your jewellery or your money.

- Medical Services :

MINOAN LINES is connected to TELEHEART, a special tele-medical monitoring system. Also on board there is a special cabin for health services and care.

- Handicapped Persons :

Special cabins, common areas and specially equipped escalators for passengers with special needs to make their trip pleasant and comfortable.

- Currency Exchange :

The accepted currency on board is EURO. A Currency Exchange bureau is located at the Reception area for your convenience. Our shops accept all major credit cards. There is an ATM on board the vessel.

- Room Service :

If you are travelling in a LUX or an A2 cabin, you can enjoy your breakfast, your meal or drinks in your cabin. All you need to do is call the reception of the ferry and make your order.

- No-Smoking Area :

There are plenty of no-smoking areas on board for non-smokers, in restaurants, bars and basically in most of the public areas

Conference and Incentives

On Minoan Lines you'll also find facilities for your business needs. If you are businessman and you want to combine business with pleasure, Minoan Lines offers you a unique alternative for hosting you business meetings and incentives on board.

The meetings and incentives facilities can be fully equipped to meet your requirements.

Minoan Lines provides you with all necessary equipment:

• Audiovisual • Video/TV • Slides Project • Screens • Computers

So why not organise your next business meeting on board one of our ships, enjoying a view of the Adriatic.
You'll realise that business and pleasure make a perfect combination!

Road Distances

From ANCONA and BARI to European cities (in km)

Embarkation / Maps

Passengers must report at the port offices for check in at least one hour before departure for the passengers, and 2 hours for the vehicles. Otherwise, the company reserves the right to dispose of the reserved accommodation without any refund to the passenger.

For vehicles, boarding time and priority list is subject to local port authority regulations at the port of departure.
Vehicle operators are responsible for their vehicle's embarkation according to the ship's crew instructions.

Vehicle passengers should exit the vehicle before embarkation. Vehicle category is shown on the ticket.

Boarding and Check-In Information

Ancona Venice Corfu Igoumenitsa Patras

Passenger Terminal Port Entrance Port Agent Ships Port of Ancona Central Office Via XXIX Settembre, 10 60122 Ancona tel: +39 071 201708 fax: +39 071 201933 Stazione Marittima Porto Stazione Marittima Port of Ancona tel: +39 071 56789 fax: +39 071 200207 Port of Venice Port Agency Stazione Marittima Magazzino 123 30123 Venezia tel: +39 041 240 7177 +39 041 240 7102 (Truck) fax: +39 041 244 7503 +39 041 244 7503 (Truck) Euro Agency srl Via Ca’Savorgnan, 4 30172, Venice Mestre tel: +39 041 5041201 fax: +39 041 5041250 Port of Corfu 2, Ethnikis Antistasseos str. 491 00 Corfu tel: +30 26610 25000, +30 26610 25325 fax: +30 26610 46555 Port of Igoumenitsa Ioniou Pelagous, 461 00 Igoumenitsa tel: +30 26650 26715 +30 26650 22952 +30 26650 26411 fax: +30 26650 22101 Port of Patras 50, Iroon Polytexneiou St. 264 41 Patras tel: +30 2610 426000-10, fax: +30 2610 461188

Bus Services

- Minoan Lines Passenger Office & Bus Terminal

For passengers traveling without their own vehicle, Minoan Lines offer a shuttle service from and to Athens.

For more information please contact the reception desk on the vessel, the port offices or call +30 210 3376910.

- Athens - Piraeus / Patras (21.06.10 - 02.10.10)

Mondays & Wednesdays
Departure from Athens at 18:00 p.m. and from Piraeus at 18:30 p.m.
Thursdays & Saturdays
Departure from Athens at 16:30 p.m. and from Piraeus at 17:00 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased from:*:

- Athens: Minoan Lines, El.Venizelou 59 & Em.Benaki 1, tel: +30-210 3233119
- Piraeus: Thermopilon 6-10 - Piraeus, tel: +30-210 4197430
- Patras: Port of Patras, tel: +30-2610 426000

- Patras / Athens - Piraeus

The coaches depart half-hour after the ferry arrives in Patras.

Price per person per route: 17 Euro

Please remember:

• Smoking is not allowed on the coach.