Seajets

Ferry company of Greece

Seajets

SeaJets highspeed passenger ferry Tera Jet

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

Area served

| Aegean Sea

Key people

| Marios Iliopoulos (owner)
Products| Ferries, Cruise ships
Services| Passenger transportation
Freight transportation
Website| www.seajets.gr

Seajets is a Greek/Cypriot ferry company operating passenger and freight ferry services in the Aegean Sea.

## History[edit]

Seajets was established in 1989.[1] Today, it operates a fleet of 14 high speed vessels,[2] 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.[3] Most of these routes are seasonal, operating between April and October every year.

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

## Fleet[edit]

As of April 2024[update], the Seajets fleet consists of the following vessels:[2]

### Highspeed ferries[edit]

Ship name | Flag | Built | Gross tonnage | Length | Width | Passengers | 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. Former Villum Clausen
Champion Jet 1 |  Cyprus | 1997 | 5,005 GT | 87 m | 26 m | 1000 | 200 | 40 | Incat, Australia. Hull 044.
Champion Jet 2 |  Cyprus | 1996 | 5,005 GT | 87 m | 26 m | 1000 | 200 | 40 | Incat, Australia. Hull 042
Champion Jet 3 |  Cyprus | 1997 | 5,005 GT | 87 m | 26 m | 1000 | 200 | 40 | Incat, Australia. Hull 045
Eurochampion Jet |  Guinea-Bissau | 2007 | 10,841 GT | 112 m | 30.5 m | 800 | 335 | 40 | Incat, Australia. Hull 064 Acquired in January 2024. Now stopped at Salamina shipyard
Olympic Champion Jet |  Greece | 2005 | 4,913 GT | 85 m | 21 m | 1160 | 117 | 40 | Austal, Australia. Hull 285. Former Santorini Palace. On long term charter to Seajets from Minoan Lines since January 2024
Tera Jet |  Cyprus | 1999 | 11,347 GT | 145 m | 22 m | 2100 | 600 | 40 | Fincantieri Jupiter MDV 3000 class, Italy
Jambo Jet 1 |  Turkey | 2007 | 6,133 GT | 88 m | 24 m | 1200 | 225 | 38 | Austal, Australia. Hull 294 Acquired in January 2024. Now arrived at Salamina shipyard.
Jambo Jet 2 |  Turkey | 2007 | 6,133 GT | 88 m | 24 m | 1200 | 225 | 38 | Austal, Australia. Hull 295 Acquired in January 2024. Now under repairs at Salamina shipyard.
Super Jet 2 |  Greece | 1998 | 499 GT | 42 m | 10 m | 386 | - | 38 | Båtservice, Norway. Originally Sea Jet 2
Super Jet |  Greece | 1995 | 493 GT | 42 m | 10 m | 394 | - | 38 | Oskarshamn, Sweden
Speedrunner Jet |  Greece | 1999 | 4,465 GT | 100.4m | 17.10m | 800 | 160 | 40 | Fincantieri Riva Trigoso. Italy Hull 2003
Speedrunner Jet 2 |  Greece | 1998 | 4,465 GT | 100.3 m | 17.10m | 800 | 175 | 40 | Fincantieri Riva Trigoso. Italy Hull 5999
Super Runner Jet |  Greece | 1999 | 4,465 GT | 100.4m | 17.10m | 800 | 160 | 40 | Fincantieri Riva Trigoso. Italy Hull 6004
Super Runner Jet II |  Cyprus | 1999 | 5,632 GT | 112.5 m | 16.10m | 700 | 140 | 35 | Alstom Leroux Naval - France - Hull 822
Paros Jet |  Cyprus | 1996 | 3,560 GT | 103 m | 14.5 m | 850 | 150 | 35 | Industrie Navali Meccaniche Affini (INMA),
TMV 103 Aquastrada class, Italy
Express Jet |  Cyprus | 1999 | 908 GT | 52 m | 26 m | 366 | - | 35 | Austal USA. Hull 079. Former Betico and Sifnos Jet.
Elite Jet |  Cyprus | 1996 | 4,114 GT | 81.2 m | 26.46 m | 670 | 150 | 32 | Incat Tasmania Hull 040. Under repairs at Salamis Island. Former RapidLink Jet.
Power Jet |  Cyprus | 1996 | 5,541 GT | 82.3 m | 23 m | 800 | 175 | 38 | Austal Australia. Hull 046. Former Almottahedah 1. Now in service on Heraklion route
Naxos Jet |  Greece | 1991 | 3,003 GT | 74 m | 26 m | 700 | 75 | 32 | Incat Tasmania. Hull 028
Supercat Jet |  Cyprus | 2000 | 636 GT | 45.5 m | 12m | 400 | 0 | 35 |
Speed Jet |  Cyprus | 1996 | 5,541 GT | 82.3 m | 23 m | 650 | 175 | 35 | Austal Australia. Hull 052. Acquired in 2021 from Venezuela. Now at Chalkis shipyard awaiting repairs for service
Andros Jet |  Cyprus | 1997 | 2,695 GT | 60 m | 17.5 m | 450 | 94 | 30 | Austal Australia. Hull 055. Former Cezayirli Hasan Pasa I
Caldera Vista |  Greece | 1991 | 3,003 GT | 74 m | 26 m | 700 | 75 | 28 | Incat, Australia. Hull 026. On charter to Africa Morocco Link
Mega Jet |  Greece | 1995 | 3,989 GT | 77.5 m | 26 m | 845 | 100 | 28 | Incat, Australia. Hull 035.
Supercat Jet 2 |  Cyprus | 2002 | 853 GT | 54.5m | 15.08m | 400 | 0 | 33 |

### Conventional ferries[edit]

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

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Aqua Blue |  Greece | 1975 | 12,891 GT | 137 m | 22 m | 1,300 | 400 | 20 | Kanda Shipbuilding, Japan, Hull 197. Former Ierapetra L, Talos, Kydon, Okudogo No. 8, Green Arch
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.
Aqua Jewel |  Greece | 2003 | 3,934 GT | 109 m | 16.8 m | 795 | 155 | 18 | Hellas, Greece, Hull 533.
Sporades Star |  Greece | 1975 | 7,657 GT | 114.55 m | 18.61 m | 1,200 | 220 | 19 |
SuperStar |  Greece | 1974 | 4,986 GT | 122 m | 19 m | 1,630 | 250 | 20 | ex-Superferry II. Bought from Golden Star Ferries in October 2021.
SuperStar II |  Cyprus | 1985 | 19.763 GT | 137 m | 24 m | 1,460 | 340 | 18 | ex-Color Viking. Bought from Color Line in December 2022.

### Cruise ships[edit]

Seajets have acquired several cruise ships, for which their plans are currently unknown.[4][5]

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

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Aegean Majesty |  Bermuda | 1996 | 57,092 GT | 9102992 | 219.4 m | 30.80 m | 1,350 | N/A | 21 | Fincantieri, Italy. Previously Veendam of Holland America Line (1996–2020). In cold lay-up at Aigio.  | Aegean Majesty as Veendam
Queen of the Oceans |  Bermuda | 2000 | 77,499 GT | 9169550 | 261.3 m | 32.25 m | 2,016 | N/A | 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.  | Queen of the Oceans as Oceania
Majesty of the Oceans |  Bahamas | 1992 | 73,941 GT | 8819512 | 270 m | 32.00 m | 2,767 | N/A | 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
Mykonos Magic |  Bermuda | 2004 | 102,784 GT | 9239795 | 272 m | 35.50 m | 2,718 | N/A | 20.0 | Fincantieri, Italy. Previously with Costa Cruises (2004-2023). In drydock at İÇDAŞ, soon to enter service as Goddess of Night for Neonyx Cruises.[6] | Mykonos Magic in Eleusis, 2024

### Former cruise ships[edit]

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

Ship name | Flag | Built | Gross tonnage | IMO | Length | Width | Passengers | Cars | 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 | N/A | 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 | N/A | 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 | N/A | 21.0 | Previously with Cruise & Maritime Voyages. Arrived in Alang, India for scrap in January 2021.[7] | Magellan
Columbus |  Comoros | 1988 | 63,500 GT | 8611398 | 247 m | 32.00 m | 1,856 | N/A | 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.[8] | Columbus

## Gallery[edit]

* Tera Jet

* Champion Jet 1

* Paros Jet

* Mega Jet

* Super Jet

* Super Jet 2 as Seajet 2

## Current operations[edit]

As of June 2024, the ferry routes operated are:

* Piraeus-Syros-Mykonos-Naxos-Santorini: Worldchampion Jet
* Piraeus-Sifnos-Serifos-Milos: Champion Jet 2
* Piraeus-Paros-Naxos-Santorini: Champion Jet 1
* Pireaus-Milos-Chania:  Super Runner Jet II
* Piraeus-Milos-Ios-Santorini-Folegandros: Speedrunner Jet
* Piraeus-Syros-Mykonos-Paros-Naxos: Olympic Champion Jet
* Thira-Paros-Mykonos-Syros-Pireaus: Champion Jet 3 (Mon,Wed,Thurs,Sat)
* Thira-Ios-Naxos-Mykonos-Syros-Pireaus: Champion Jet 3 (Sun,Tues,Fri)
* Piraeus-Gytheion-Kythira-Antikythira-Kissamos: Aqua Jewel
* Naxos-Paros-Mykonos-Tinos-Andros-Rafina: Super Runner Jet
* Heraklion-Thira-Ios-Naxos-Mykonos-Paros: Power Jet
* Heraklion-Thira: Elite Jet
* Rethymon-Thira: Elite Jet
* Mantoudi-Skiathos-Skopelos-Alonnisos: Iolkos
* Skiathos-Skopelos-Alonnisos-Mantoudi: Naxos Jet
* Thessaloniki-Skiathos-Skopelos-Alonnisos-Mantoudi: Super Runner Jet, starting in july
* Thessaloniki-Limnos-Mytilini: Super Runner Jet, starting in july
* Volos-Skiathos-Skopelos-Alonissos: Super Star
* Ios-Santorini-Paros-Mykonos: Express Jet
* Piraeus-Milos-Folegandros-Santorini-Katapola-Koufonisi-Naxos-Mykonos-Paros-Sifnos-Milos-Sifnos-Paros-Mykonos-Naxos-Koufonisi-Katapola-Santorini-Folegandros-Milos: Super Jet and Super Jet 2
* Lavrion-Agios Efstratios-Limnos-Kavala: Aqua Blue
* Lavrion-Kea-Kythnos-Syros-Tinos-Andros-Karystos-Paros-Naxos-Donousa-Amorgos-Koufonisi-Schoinousa-Irakleia-Folegandros-Sikinos-Ios-Thirassia-Santorini-Anafi: Finished

## References[edit]

1. ^ "The Company".
2. ^ a b "Fleet". Seajets.
3. ^ "Destinations".
4. ^ Bailey, Jordan (22 July 2020). "P&O's Former Oceana Acquired By Greek Ferry Operator". Cruise Capital. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
5. ^ "Seajets buys two more ex-CMV cruiseships at auction but has no plan for them | TradeWinds". 21 October 2020.
6. ^ "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.
7. ^ "Did Seajets Buy the Majesty of the Seas from Royal Caribbean?". 3 February 2021.
8. ^ "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[edit]

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* Official website
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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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