Seajets

Ferry company of Greece

Seajets

Seajets HSC Super Runner Jet in Santorini.

Trade name

| SEAJETS
Company type| Private
Industry| Tourism
Hospitality
Travel
Transportation
Founded| 1989
Founder| Panagiotis & Marios Iliopoulos
Headquarters| Piraeus, Greece

Area served

| Aegean Sea

Key people

| Marios Iliopoulos (owner)
Products| Ferries, Cruise ships
Services| Passenger transportation,
Freight transportation
Subsidiaries| Neonyx Cruises[1]
Website| www.seajets.gr

Seajets is a Greek/Cypriot ferry company founded in 1989 by Marios Iliopoulos and his father Panagiotis. Seajets operates a fleet of passenger, freight ferry and cruiseferry services in the Aegean Sea. Seajets is one of Greece's leading ferry companies.[2]

## History

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In 2004, Panagiotis ("Takis") Iliopoulos (1932–2022) and his son Marios founded Seajets, originally named Dolphin Sea Lines.[3]

Today, it operates a fleet of 14 high speed vessels,[4] and 3 conventional Ro-Ro ferries which services routes from the ports of Piraeus and Rafina to several Cycladic islands. It also sails on routes between Crete (Heraklion \- Rethymno) and Central Cyclades (i.e., Santorini, Ios, Naxos, Paros and Mykonos) as well as Northern Greece (Thessaloniki, Sporades), Cyclades and Crete. In total, Seajets sails to 17 islands and offers 140 connections among them.[5] Most of these routes are seasonal, operating between April and October every year.

In 2018 Seajets received the ”Passenger Line of the Year” award in the 15th “Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards 2018”[6] and in 2019 Seajets HSC WorldChampion Jet was awarded “ship of the year” during the Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards 2019 ceremony.[7]

In 2020 the company bought seven cruise ships, two of which were soon resold for demolition.

Seajets owns 30 high-speed passenger ships, 6 ferries and 4 cruise ships connecting 50 Aegean islands and Crete.[8]

## Fleet

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As of July 2025[update], the Seajets fleet consists of the following vessels:[4]

### Highspeed ferries (in use)

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Name | Flag | Built | Gross tonnage | Length/Width | Pax/Cars | Knots | Notes

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Worldchampion Jet |  Cyprus | 2000 | 6,402 GT | 84 m / 25 m | 1,055/215 | 50 | Austal, Australia. Hull 096.
Eurochampion Jet |  Cyprus | 1998 | 5,617 GT | 91 m / 26 m | 1,000/200 | 43 | Incat, Australia. Hull 048.
Olympic Champion Jet |  Greece | 2005 | 4,913 GT | 85 m / 21 m | 1,160/117 | 40 | Austal, Australia. Hull 285. On long-term charter from Minoan Lines.
Champions League Jet 1 |  Cyprus | 2007 | 6,133 GT | 88 m / 24 m | 1,200/225 | 45 | Austal, Australia. Hull 294.
Champion Jet 1 |  Cyprus | 1997 | 5,005 GT | 87 m / 26 m | 1,000/200 | 40 | Incat, Australia. Hull 044.
Champion Jet 2 |  Cyprus | 1996 | 5,005 GT | 87 m / 26 m | 1,000/200 | 40 | Incat, Australia. Hull 042.
Champion Jet 3 |  Cyprus | 1997 | 5,005 GT | 87 m / 26 m | 1,000/200 | 40 | Incat, Australia. Hull 045.
Tera Jet 2 |  Cyprus | 2007 | 10,841 GT | 112 m / 30.5 m | 800/335 | 40 | Incat, Australia, Hull 064.
Power Jet |  Cyprus | 1996 | 5,541 GT | 82.3 m / 23 m | 800/175 | 40 | Austal, Australia. Hull 046.
Speedrunner Jet |  Greece | 1999 | 4,465 GT | 100.4 m / 17.1 m | 800/160 | 40 | Fincantieri Riva Trigoso. Italy Hull 6003.
Speedrunner Jet 2 |  Greece | 1998 | 4,465 GT | 100.4 m / 17.1 m | 800/175 | 40 | Fincantieri Riva Trigoso. Italy Hull 5999.
SuperRunner Jet |  Greece | 1999 | 4,465 GT | 100.4 m / 17.1 m | 800/160 | 40 | Fincantieri Riva Trigoso. Italy Hull 6004.
Super Jet |  Greece | 1995 | 493 GT | 42 m / 10 m | 394/0 | 38 | Oskarshamn, Sweden.
Super Jet 2 |  Greece | 1998 | 499 GT | 42 m / 10 m | 386/0 | 38 | Båtservice, Norway. Originally Sea Jet 2.
Express Jet |  Cyprus | 1999 | 908 GT | 52 m / 26 m | 366/0 | 38 | Austal, USA. Hull 079. Former Sifnos Jet.
Supercat Jet |  Greece | 2000 | 636 GT | 45.5 m / 12 m | 400/0 | 38 | Former Super Cat for Golden Star Ferries.

### Highspeed ferries (laid up)

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Name | Flag | Built | Gross tonnage | Length/Width | Pax/Cars | Knots | Notes

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SuperRunner Jet II |  Cyprus | 1999 | 5,632 GT | 112.5 m / 16.1 m | 700/140 | 35 | Alstom Leroux Naval - France - Hull 822. Stopped at Drapetsona as reserve.
Notre Dame  |  Cyprus | 2002 | 853 GT | 54.5 m / 15.1 m | 400/0 | 33 | Former Supercat Jet 2 Carrying out sea trials.
Elite Jet |  Cyprus | 1996 | 4,114 GT | 81.2 m / 26.5 m | 670/150 | 35 | Incat, Tasmania. Hull 040. Carrying out sea trials.
Champions League Jet 2 |  Cyprus | 2007 | 6,133 GT | 88 m / 24 m | 1,200/225 | 40 | Austal, Australia. Hull 295. Work has now started on it in Salamina.
Tera Jet |  Cyprus | 1999 | 11,347 GT | 145 m / 22 m | 2,100/600 | 40 | Fincantieri Jupiter MDV 3000, Italy. Stopped at Perama Shipyard.
Naxos Jet |  Greece | 1991 | 3,003 GT | 74 m / 26 m | 700/75 | 32 | Incat, Tasmania. Hull 028. Stopped in Kalamata.
Paros Jet |  Cyprus | 1996 | 3,560 GT | 103 m / 14.5 m | 850/150 | 35 | Industrie Navali Meccaniche Affini, TMV 103 Aquastrada class, Italy. Stopped at Salamina shipyard.
Caldera Vista |  Greece | 1991 | 3,003 GT | 74 m / 26 m | 700/75 | 30 | Incat, Australia. Hull 026. Stopped in Kalamata.
Speed Jet |  Cyprus | 1996 | 5,541 GT | 82.3 m / 23 m | 650/175 | 35 | Austal, Australia. Hull 052. Former Croazia Jet. Laid up in Chalkis.
Mega Jet |  Greece | 1995 | 3,989 GT | 77.5 m / 26 m | 845/100 | 30 | Incat, Australia. Hull 035. Laid up in Chalkis.
Andros Jet |  Cyprus | 1997 | 2,695 GT | 60 m / 17.5 m | 450/94 | 30 | Austal, Australia. Hull 055. Laid up in Chalkis.
HSC Cat |  Greece | 1990 | 3,003 GT | 74 m / 26 m | 450/80 | 30 | Incat, Australia. Hull 023. Former Sea Speed Jet. Laid up in Chalkis.
High Speed Jet |  Greece | 1990 | 3,003 GT | 74 m / 26 m | 450/80 | 30 | Incat, Australia. Hull 025. Laid up in Chalkis.
Apri |  Cyprus | 1999 | 11,347 GT | 145 m / 22 m | 2100/600 | 40 | Fincantieri Jupiter MDV 3000, Italy. Former Capricorn. Laid up in Avlida.

### Conventional ferries

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Name | Flag | Built | Gross tonnage | Length | Width | Passengers | Cars | Knots | Notes

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Superstar II |  Cyprus | 1985 | 19,763 GT | 137 m | 24 m | 1,460 | 340 | 18 | Former Color Viking. Bought from Color Line in 2022.
Superstar |  Greece | 1974 | 4,986 GT | 122 m | 19 m | 1,630 | 250 | 20 | Former Superferry II. Bought from Golden Star Ferries in 2021.
Aqua Blue |  Greece | 1975 | 12,891 GT | 137 m | 22 m | 1,300 | 400 | 20 | Kanda Shipbuilding, Japan, Hull 197. Former Green Arch.
Aqua Jewel |  Greece | 2003 | 3,934 GT | 109 m | 16.8 m | 795 | 155 | 18 | Hellas, Greece, Hull 533.
Iolkos |  Greece | 1996 | 1,996 GT | 77.9 m | 22 m | 1,225 | 175 | 18.5 | Former Express Skiathos. Acquired from Hellenic Seaways in 2024.
Sporades Star |  Greece | 1975 | 7,657 GT | 114.55 m | 18.61 m | 1,200 | 220 | 19 |

### Cruise ships

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Seajets have acquired four cruise ships, three for which their plans are currently still unknown and which remain in cold lay-up,[9][10] and one which is currently undergoing refitting for a service start sometime in 2025 under their new Neonyx brand.

Ship name | Flag | Built | Gross tonnage | IMO | Length | Width | Passengers | Knots | Notes  | Image

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Aegean Majesty |  Bermuda | 1996 | 57,092 GT | 9102992 | 219.4 m | 30.80 m | 1,350 | 21 | Fincantieri, Italy. Previously Veendam of Holland America Line (1996–2020). In cold lay-up at Aigio.  | MS Aegean Majesty as Veendam (for Holland America Line)
Queen of the Oceans |  Bermuda | 2000 | 77,499 GT | 9169550 | 261.3 m | 32.25 m | 2,016 | 21 | Fincantieri, Italy. Previously Ocean Princess of Princess Cruises (2000–2002) and Oceana of P&O Cruises (2002–2020). In cold lay-up at Platygiali, Astakos.  | MV Queen Of The Oceans as Oceana (for P&O Cruises)
Majesty of the Oceans |  Bahamas | 1992 | 73,941 GT | 8819512 | 270 m | 32.00 m | 2,767 | 22.0 | Chantiers de l'Atlantique, France. Previously Majesty of the Seas with RCCL (1992–2020). In cold lay-up at Elefsina bay.  | Majesty of the Oceans as Majesty of the Seas (For RCCL)
Goddess of the Night |  Bermuda | 2004 | 102,784 GT | 9239795 | 272 m | 35.50 m | 2,718 | 20.0 | Fincantieri, Italy. Previously with Costa Cruises (2004–2023). After drydocking at İÇDAŞ, was to enter service as Goddess of the Night for Neonyx Cruises in 2024.[11] Cruising launch postposed to 2025 following detentions for both sanitary condition and ship safety issues.[12][13][14] | Mykonos Magic in Eleusis, 2024

### Former cruise ships

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In 2020, Seajets also acquired the following cruise ships, two of which were resold for scrapping and two for further service.

Ship name | Flag | Built | Gross tonnage | IMO | Length | Width | Passengers | Knots | Notes  | Photo Of The Ships

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Aegean Goddess |  Bermuda | 1994 | 55,819 GT | 8919269 | 219.4 m | 30.80 m | 1,258 | 22 | Fincantieri, Italy. Previously Ryndam of Holland America Line (1994–2015) and Pacific Aria for P&O Cruises Australia (2015–2020). In February 2023, it was sold to Celestyal Cruises and will sail under the name Celestyal Journey.  | Aegean Goddess as Ryndam
Aegean Myth |  Bermuda | 1993 | 55,575 GT | 9102992 | 219.4 m | 30.80 m | 1,258 | 22 | Fincantieri, Italy. Previously Maasdam of Holland America Line (1993–2020). In cold lay-up at Aigio. In August 2022, it was sold to a new French start up, Compagnie Française De Croisières and will sail under the name Renaissance.  | Aegean Myth as Maasdam
Magellan |  Comoros | 1985 | 46,052 GT | 8217881 | 222 m | 32.20 m | 1,452 | 21.0 | Previously with Cruise & Maritime Voyages. Arrived in Alang, India for scrap in January 2021.[15] | Magellan
Columbus |  Comoros | 1988 | 63,500 GT | 8611398 | 247 m | 32.00 m | 1,856 | 21.5 | Chantiers de l'Atlantique, France. Previously with Cruise & Maritime Voyages (2017–2020). Laid-up in Elefsina. Sold for scrap in Alang, India in February 2021. Bought for US$5.3 million and resold at scrap value of US$13.5 million.[16] | Columbus

## Gallery

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* Worldchampion Jet

* Tera Jet

* Champion Jet 1

* Champion Jet 2

* Paros Jet

* Andros Jet

* Mega Jet

* Caldera Vista

* Express Jet

* Super Jet

* Super Jet 2 as Seajet 2

## Current operations

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Summer 2025 scheduled routes operated by conventional ferry and highspeed ferries are:

Conventional ferries:

* Volos ↔️ Skiathos ↔️ Skopelos ↔️ Alonnisos: Superstar
* Piraeus ↔️ Kythira ↔️ Antikythira ↔️ Kissamos ↔️ Antikythira ↔️ Kythira ↔️ Gythion: Aqua Jewel
* Alonnisos ↔️ Skopelos ↔️ Glossa(Skopelos) ↔️ Skiathos ↔️ Volos: Iolkos
* Lavrio ↔️ Agios Efstratios ↔️ Mirina ↔️ Kavala ↔️ Mirina ↔️ Agios Efstratios ↔️ Mesta(Chios) ↔️ Lavrio: Aqua Blue
* Piraeus ↔️ Mykonos ↔️ Ikaria ↔️ Samos ↔️ Patmos ↔️ Leros ↔️ Kalymnos ↔️ Kos: Superstar II

Highspeed ferries:

* Piraeus \- Paros \- Naxos \- Koufonisi \- Schinoussa \- Iraklia \- Naxos \- Paros \- Piraeus: Tera Jet 2
* Piraeus ↔️ Syros ↔️ Tinos ↔️ Mykonos ↔️ Paros ↔️ Naxos ↔️ Thira ↔️ Heraklion: Champions League Jet 1 / Worldchampion Jet
* Piraeus \- Syros \- Mykonos \- Naxos \- Ios \- Thira \- Ios \- Naxos \- Mykonos \- Tinos \- Syros \- Piraeus: Eurochampion Jet
* Piraeus \- Milos \- Folegandros \- Ios \- Thira \- Folegandros \- Milos \- Sifnos \- Serifos \- Piraeus: Olympic Champion Jet
* Milos ↔️ Sifnos ↔️ Serifos ↔️ Kythnos ↔️ Piraeus: Champion Jet 1
* Thira \- Ios \- Naxos \- Paros \- Syros \- Piraeus \- Syros \- Mykonos \- Paros \- Naxos \- Ios \- Thira: Champion Jet 2
* Piraeus ↔️ Serifos ↔️ Sifnos ↔️ Milos: Champion Jet 3
* Rethymno ↔️ Thira: Power Jet  (only tue, sat)
* Rethymno ↔️ Milos ↔️ Piraeus: Power Jet  (only fri, sun)
* Thessaloniki ↔️ Skiathos ↔️ Skopelos ↔️ Alonnisos Speedrunner Jet
* Mantoudi ↔️ Skiathos ↔️ Glossa(Skopelos) ↔️ Skopelos ↔️ Alonnisos: Speedrunner Jet 2
* Naxos ↔️ Paros ↔️ Mykonos ↔️ Tinos ↔️ Andros ↔️ Rafina: SuperRunner Jet 2
* Milos \- Sifnos \- Paros \- Sifnos \- Milos \- Sifnos \- Paros \- Mykonos \- Naxos \- Koufonisi \- Katapola \- Thira \- Ios \- Naxos \- Paros: Super Jet / Super Jet 2
* Paros \- Mykonos \- Paros \- Thira \- Katapola \- Koufonisi \- Naxos \- Paros \- Mykonos \- Paros \- Sifnos \- Milos: Super Jet / Super Jet 2
* Ios ↔️ Santorini ↔️ Mykonos: Supercat Jet

## References

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1. ^ "Neonyx Cruises". www.cruiseway.gr.
2. ^ "Greek soccer powerhouse AEK sold to shipowner Marios Iliopoulos | eKathimerini.com". www.ekathimerini.com. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
3. ^ Athanasiou, Savvas (4 November 2022). "Παναγιώτης Ηλιόπουλος: Έμεινε στην ιστορία γιατί δρομολόγησε υδροπτέρυγα και ταχύπλοα στο Αιγαίο ("Panagiotis Iliopoulos: He went down in history because he launched hydrofoils and speedboats in the Aegean")". Mononews (in Greek). Athens. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
4. ^ a b "Fleet". Seajets.
5. ^ "Destinations".
6. ^ "Seajets receive Lloyd's award". Seajet. Retrieved 8 December 2018.
7. ^ "Seajets HSC World Champion jet received Lloyd's award". Ferry Shipping News. 12 December 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
8. ^ "Marios Iliopoulos leading Greek shipowner in coastal shipping". www.mononews.gr. 10 June 2024.
9. ^ Bailey, Jordan (22 July 2020). "P&O's Former Oceana Acquired By Greek Ferry Operator". Cruise Capital. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
10. ^ "Seajets buys two more ex-CMV cruiseships at auction but has no plan for them | TradeWinds". 21 October 2020.
11. ^ "Neonyx Cruises Reveals More Product Details". Cruise Industry News. Charlotte, NC. 30 April 2024. Archived from the original on 21 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
12. ^ Kalosh, Anne (12 June 2024). "Goddess of the Night reported detained in Italy". Seatrade Cruise News. Colchester. Archived from the original on 16 June 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
13. ^ "Goddess of the Night (9239795)". Equasis. Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
14. ^ "Neonyx Delays Service Start to 2025". Cruise Industry News. Charlotte, NC. 19 July 2024. Archived from the original on 21 July 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
15. ^ "Did Seajets Buy the Majesty of the Seas from Royal Caribbean?". 3 February 2021.
16. ^ "Marios Iliopoulos to profit on cruiseship scrap deal Seajets owner could more than double his money as the Columbus heads East". tradewindsnews.com. 4 March 2021.

## External links

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Seajets.

* Official website
* Seajets fleet from ferry-site.dk

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Ships of Seajets

Cruise ships|

* Aegean Majesty
* Mykonos Magic
* Queen of the Oceans
* Majesty of the Oceans

Fast ferries|

* Andros Jet
* Caldera Vista
* Champion Jet 1
* Champion Jet 2
* High Speed Jet
* Mega Jet
* Naxos Jet
* Paros Jet
* Power Jet
* HSC Elite Jet
* Sea Jet 2
* Sea Speed Jet
* Sifnos Jet
* Speed jet
* Speedrunner Jet
* Super Jet
* Supercat Jet
* Supercat Jet 2
* Super Runner Jet
* Tera Jet
* WorldChampion Jet

Ferries|

* Aqua Blue
* Aqua Jewel
* Express Skiathos
* Sporades Star
* SuperStar
* SuperStar II

Former|

* Aegean Goddess
* Aegean Myth
* Colus
* Mages
* Swift

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