What are air seats on Blue Star Ferries?

Air seats are large numbered seats reserved for the ticket holder, but the crew seldom checks, so once the ship is underway some economy passengers wander in to take the empty seats. Personally I feel the small extra charge for air seats is worth it, or even better to buy a business class ticket for another €10-12.

What is a deck lounge on a ferry?

A deck ticket means that you can stay in any seat on the deck of the ferry. A salon seat ticket means that you can sit anywhere in the economy lounge of the ferry. Deck or salon seats are not reserved and passengers can sit where they find available.

What is special economy on Blue Star Ferries?

The offer is valid in Economy class, for limited number of tickets, in Cyclades, Dodecanese & N. Aegean routes (from/to Piraeus only). No discounts are applicable.

Can you sit outside on Blue Star Ferries?

Economy Deck-Seats actually mean that you can sit anywhere you want on the inside or outside deck and walk around on Blue Star Ship. This option is fantastic for Blue Star Ferries day trips or for passengers traveling with a sleeping bag.

How much luggage can you take on a ferry in Greece?

Passengers are entitled to carry free of charge luggage up to 50 kilos. The shipping company is not responsible for any damage or loss of luggage retained under passenger’s personal care during the trip. Jewelry, money and valuables may be delivered to the vessel’s accounting office for safekeeping.

Do they search your bags on a ferry?

Passenger Shipping Association director Bill Gibbons says: “The ferry fare is transparent, with no hidden charges to check in or take hold baggage. With a ferry ticket you pay the advertised fare to your destination, making it easier to budget.”

Are cars searched on ferries?

Ferry companies are legally obliged to declare all commercial vehicles on the ship’s manifest. Commercial vehicles not declared to Customs risk being stopped at the port of arrival and detained whilst the vehicle is searched and driver’s paperwork verified. Operators may face delays and the imposition of penalties.

Can you move around on a ferry?

While on the ferry, especially during a long trip, you would most probably like to move around freely without having to drag your baggage with you everywhere. Alternatively, if you’re traveling with a vehicle, you can leave your luggage in the car.

Do ferry prices fluctuate?

Re: Do ferry ticket prices fluctuate like airline tickets? Fortunately not, ferries are essentially fixed prices. There are a few special early booking/purchase offers for a small number of tickets/routes. Conventional ferries if available are half the cost of fast ferries, that is the main cost saving.

Can you sleep in your car on a ferry?

Camping on the ferry – Although it is most likely that you will not be allowed to sleep in your car (if you have one) and the deck or lounge option is your only choice, some ferry companies have facilities for camping on the ferries. Get in touch with the ferry company to check if you are lucky to get this option.

Where are the air seat lounges on the Blue Star Ferries?

3. Re: Air seat lounges on Blue Star Ferries AK 1 & 2 are small lounges at each side of the ship, just aft of Business Class, and across the aisles from the toilets. AK 3 & 4 are larger lounges at centre-left of the ship, many seats with an aisle in the middle.

What is Blue Star Ferries?

Blue Star Ferries is characterized by some services that allow a comfortable crossing to your destination. The passengers can be accommodated in outside and inside cabins or in different lounge seating areas, and have a restaurant, bars and mini-shops available to them in most cases if traveling with Blue Star Ferries.

Which Lounge is at the front of the ferry?

Business/First Class is at the front. You are only on the ferry for 3 hours so it does not really matter which lounge, they might put on a different ferry from their fleet anyway, so discussing lounges on 1 ferry is merely academic.

Where is the new Blue Star Delos?

At any rate, the new Blue Star Delos is expected to be deployed on the Piraeus – Paros – Naxos – Santorini route this summer, replacing either Blue Star Paros or Blue Star Naxos. As it is much larger than the others, layout will be different: Edenvale, South… 9.