About Anek Lines
Anek Ferry Line's large contemporary fleet and the company's unique character have established them as a model for Europe. Anek Lines Ferry complies with all the rules and legislation of the European Community.
With 10 vessels and 39 years experience Anek Line Ferries guarantee you a unique and pleasant voyage. Book online and pay less for your anek Lines ferry tickets. |
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Anek Ferries Routes
Anek domestic lines (Piraeus-Chania, Piraeus-Heraklio and Piraeus-Rethymno) and Ionian (Patras-Igoumenitsa-Corfu) are serviced by vessels with large capacity, speed, comfort, luxury and of course safety. These are Anek Lines characterstics for all international and domestic lines.
You will also find routes from Patras to Ancona, either direct or with intermediate stops in Igoumenitsa with the comfort, luxury vessels F/B "OLYMPIC CHAMPION" and F/B "HELLENIC SPIRIT", two brand new vessels.
Every day, all year round, the vessels of ANEK Lines & Affiliated companies (ANEK, DANE, LANE, ANEN) cross the Aegean, Ionian and Adriatic seas, providing a comfortable and safe voyage.
ANEK LINES takes you there on board modern and very fast vessels that depart on time. You always enjoy the best service by our fully trained staff, who are at your disposal 24 hours a day. |
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Tradition, pride and the famous Cretan hospitality will impress and accompany you during your voyage on any of the Anek ferry vessels from their modern fleet that continues to gain the trust and respect of all Anek line Ferries passengers.
During the trip relax in the beautiful, warm surroundings of our spacious inner or outer cabins. All are functional and welcoming, with two, three, or four beds.
For the more demanding guests, there are nicely decorated deluxe cabins with a small sitting room, TV, refrigerator, wi-fi Internet and breakfast* at the a la carte restaurant, both services free of charge. |
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Regardless of the category that you will choose, our well-trained staff will be at your disposal to make your trip very special!
*This service is available only for Italy-Greece routes.
The 36 year old tradition of Anek Lines Ferry sailing the seas of Italy and Greece, has established them as the leader in their field. From the time of their first vessel setting sail up till now, Anek Lines Ferry have been crossing both the Aegean and Adriatic sea with unsurpassed comfort and consistency.
The destinations of the ANEK Lines vessels, Ancona and Venice in Italy, and Patras, Corfu and Igoumenitsa in Greece are important cities - ports of Europe, i.e. ideal connection points for even more destinations in Europe. For those of you taking "your house", Camper / Caravan, with you, we offer the Camping on Board service.
A simple deck ticket offers you W.C., shower, and free 220 Volt current in specially designed areas during the whole journey
The Anek Lines Ferry Fleet
F/B El.Venizelos
Eleftherios Venizelos was the great leader that liberated the "autonomous" Crete and annexed it with the rest of Greece in 1905. Eleftherios Venizelos was born in 1864. He became the Prime Minister of Greece and died in 1936.
ANEK Lines vessel that bares his name is the largest passenger vessel in the Mediterranean. Built at the GDYNIA Shipyards in Poland. It is completely automated, equipped with one of the safest and modern navigational systems with 12 decks. |
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In can transport up to 2,500 passengers and 1,100 vehicles. It has four main engines. The vessel has also been used for it's forever popular cruises in the Mediterranean.
F/B Olympic Champion
This vessel has been named one of the fastest vessel in it's category and is one of the fastest in the Adriatic, as it completes the voyage Greece-Italy (Igoumentitsa - Ancona) in only 15 hours!
For this reason it has been christened by the Olympic Gold Medallist Constantinos Kenteris. |
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Built in 2000 at the FOSEN Shipyard in Norway, it is considered a miracle of modern technology for it's automation as well as it's comfort and speed as it can reach speeds of 32 knots. It is equipped with four main engines.
F/B Helenic Spirit
Dedicated to the Hellenic Spirit the latest addition to the fleet complements it's twin "Olympic Champion".
Built in 2001 at the FOSEN Shipyard in Norway, it is considered a miracle of modern technology for it's automation as well as it's comfort and speed as it can reach speeds of 32 knots. |
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This vessel has been named one of the fastest vessel in it's category and is one of the fastest in the Adriatic, as it completes the voyage Greece-Italy (Igoumentitsa - Ancona) in only 15 hours! It is equipped with four main engines.
F/B Lefka Ori
The F/B LEFKA ORI is dedicated to the highest mountains in Crete, Lefka Ori, which literally means "White Mountains".
Built in 1992 in the SHIMONOSHEKI shipyards in Japan and was completely retrofitted in 2000. It is completely automated with it's sophisticated and safe navigation system. |
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It can transport up to 1,500 and has space for 1,100 vehicles. It is equipped with two main engines.
F/B Sophokles
Sophokles Venizelos was the son of the great Greek politician Eleftherios Venizelos. He was born in 1894 and died in 1964. He was repetitively elected as a member of the Greek parliament, served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of the Navy, Vice president of the Greek Government, and for a short time Prime Minister.
Built in 1990 at SHIMONOSHEKI Shipyards in Japan and completely retrofitted in 1999. |
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Completely automated, it is equipped with one of the most sophisticated and safe navigational system. It can transport up to 1,500 passengers and up to 1,100 vehicles. It is equipped with two main engines.
F/B Lato
Lato (known as Lito in the Ionian dialect) was the mother of God Apollo (God of Sun) and Goddess Artemis (Goddess of Hunting). Ruins of the temple dedicated to her still stand to this day in Crete.
LATO was built in the SETODA shipyards in Japan and was completely retrofitted in 1989. It has two main engines. |
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It is completely automated with the most sophisticated and safe navigation systems. In it's friendly areas which transport 1.800 passengers and 850 vehicles providing all the comforts our passengers have come to expect.
F/B Kriti I & II
In the summer of 1997, our International fleet was increased with the addition of the twin vessels KRITI I and KRITI II. They were both built with the same specifications and offer the same comforts. |
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Built in the MIHARA Shipyards in Japan and completely retrofitted with it's purchase in 1997.
They were named after the Island of Crete (KRITI in Greek means Crete). According to the Greek mythology the name KRITI is derived from the name of its inhabitants "KOURITES". These were the first inhabitants of the Island of Crete who lived on the top of mountain Psiloritis.
They were agricultural people, sons of mother earth that were born and raised on the earth just like the trees. The KOURITES took over the protection of God Zeus while he was still a baby and was hiding in the cave of Dikteo from his father Kronos who wanted to kill him. |
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"KRITI I" and"KRITI II" transport daily thousands passengers offering them an unforgettable voyage with comfort and luxury.
F/B Elyros
In 2007, ANEK acquired the super-luxurious “ELYROS”, which won the 2008 best reconstruction award by the ShipPax Awards. It is the best vessel of ANEK’s fleet.
ANEK invested in the most modern, environment friendly materials, which comply with all safety regulations (SOLAS) for domestic and international sea travels. |
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ELYROS offers high quality services to today’s demanding travelers, including the avant-garde Cabin Cinema service.
F/B Preveis
Preveli Monastery was most probably founded during the 16th century. It played a major part during the Cretan Revolutions and especially during the revolution of 1866, when it was the shelter for the revolutionaries and the base of their operations. It was named after the river Preveli which adorns that unique area with the short gorge, the natural protected forest, the waterfalls, the mountains and the picturesque little bay with the palm trees. The Monastery was one of great riches. In 1831, the first Greek School was founded in the Monastery.
Dedicated to the Monestry vessel "Prevelis" transports with comfort and safety 1,500 passengers and 450 vehicles. Built at the IMABARI Shipyards in Japan and was completely retrofitted in 1995. |
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On June 8, 2011 ANEK Lines and Superfast Ferries create a joint venture in Piraeus-Heraklion and Patra-Igoumenitsa-Ancona routes with two RO-PAX ships in the first one the ANEK owned Olympic Champion and the Superfast owned Superfast XII and three in the second one the ANEK owned Hellenic Spirit and the Superfast owned Superfast VI and Superfast XI. |
