Cyprus-flagged ro-pax vessel AF Marina began accepting reservations at 10:00 on 22 April for its 2026 summer service linking Limassol with the Port of Piraeus. The once-weekly crossing will run from 29 May to 1 September, offering the only direct passenger sea connection between Cyprus and mainland Greece after the retirement of the Daleela. Ticket prices start at €40 for an airline-style seat and €75 for a single cabin berth; cars cost from €120 one way.
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For travellers who need entry documentation, VisaHQ can take the legwork out of securing the correct visas and passports. Its Cyprus platform (https://www.visahq.com/cyprus/) walks users through Schengen requirements for Greece and other formalities, ensuring a smooth embarkation for both EU and non-EU passengers.
Travel agents report robust demand from diaspora families and pet owners seeking a land-sea alternative to crowded holiday flights. The 31-hour voyage also appeals to corporate movers transporting vehicles or bulky personal effects without paying air-freight premiums. The route is subsidised under a €5.5 million public-service obligation (PSO) scheme that Cyprus successfully renegotiated with the European Commission last year, guaranteeing weekly frequency and capped fares. Operators expect to carry at least 15,000 passengers this season—higher than 2025’s 11,600—thanks to improved onboard Wi-Fi and a revised schedule that aligns with Athens-bound ferries to Crete and the Cyclades. For mobility managers, the ferry offers a cost-efficient relocation corridor: EU citizens can drive their own cars, transport pets under EU pet-passport rules and carry up to 50 kg of luggage at no extra charge. Companies with project teams in Greece may find the service a viable alternative when peak-season airfares exceed €300.
For travellers who need entry documentation, VisaHQ can take the legwork out of securing the correct visas and passports. Its Cyprus platform (https://www.visahq.com/cyprus/) walks users through Schengen requirements for Greece and other formalities, ensuring a smooth embarkation for both EU and non-EU passengers.
Travel agents report robust demand from diaspora families and pet owners seeking a land-sea alternative to crowded holiday flights. The 31-hour voyage also appeals to corporate movers transporting vehicles or bulky personal effects without paying air-freight premiums. The route is subsidised under a €5.5 million public-service obligation (PSO) scheme that Cyprus successfully renegotiated with the European Commission last year, guaranteeing weekly frequency and capped fares. Operators expect to carry at least 15,000 passengers this season—higher than 2025’s 11,600—thanks to improved onboard Wi-Fi and a revised schedule that aligns with Athens-bound ferries to Crete and the Cyclades. For mobility managers, the ferry offers a cost-efficient relocation corridor: EU citizens can drive their own cars, transport pets under EU pet-passport rules and carry up to 50 kg of luggage at no extra charge. Companies with project teams in Greece may find the service a viable alternative when peak-season airfares exceed €300.
