Terms & Conditions

NOMINAL STATUS OF PASSENGERS

According to E.U. Directive 98/41 and the new regulations as they derive from P.D. 102/2019 (Government Gazette 182/A/20-11-2019) “Registration of persons travelling by passenger ships operating to or from Greek ports in accordance with Directive 98/41/EC/1998”, it is mandatory for safety reasons, the nominal registration of passengers on each route.

In particular, must be listed:

• The name of the passenger (in full)
• Gender: male/female (in full)
• Nationality (e.g.GR)
• Date of birth (day/ month/ year)
• The telephone number for the exclusive purpose of notifying the passenger in case of delay, cancellation or frustration of the ship’s itinerary. In case of the passenger’s failure to disclose contact details, it is registered in writing by the issuer in the System. In case of electronic booking, the passenger fills in his contact details in the relevant electronic form or fills in the option «I do not wish to be informed in case of delay, cancellation or cancellation of the route».

In addition, the issuing agent must be notified of passengers requiring SPECIAL NEED/CARE/ ASSISTANCE.

It is strictly forbidden to issue tickets on board; therefore, for their convenience, passengers must contact their travel agent on time, to book and issue their tickets.

Children up to 5 years old: it is obligatory to issue a Free of Charge ticket.

TICKETS

Each passenger ticket is personal, non-transferable and is valid only for the category, date, route and trip for which it was issued.

PURCHASE OF PASSENGER TICKETS AND VEHICLE TRANSPORT RECEIPTS

Purchase of passenger tickets and vehicles transport receipts may be conducted in the following ways:

• Through the website
• From all tourist offices, travel agents or shipping agencies co-operating with us.

E-tickets can be obtained in an electronic format via Web Check-in, which is available from 48 to 2 hours prior the departure of itinerary, at your e-mail, mobile or tablet.

Otherwise,

Can be collected from Company’s Central Port Agencies at least one (1) hour before departure:

• Port of Lavrio: SPORADES SHIPPING & TRAVEL AGENCY (Greek Trip) +302292022900/ 22901
• Port of Kea: TO STEGADI +30 22880 21435
• Port of Kythnos BINIS TRAVEL +30 22810 32345

In order to collect the tickets, the e-mail confirming the reservation and the Identity Card or Passport must be presented. Beneficiaries of discounts must also submit the necessary supporting documents.

BOARDING PROCEDURE

According to law 3709/2008 passengers are required to be at the embarkation point half an hour (1/2) prior to the scheduled time of departure and to bring their vehicles to the waiting area one (1) hour prior to the departure. Due to the consequences of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic (Coronavirus- COVID-19) it is recommended that the arrival at the port should take place one and half (1 ½) hour prior departure of the scheduled itinerary in order to avoid delays.

Drivers are obliged to embark and disembark their vehicle. Vehicles’ passengers must exit the vehicle before embarkation. Vehicles’ priority order for embarkation is determined by the Port Regulations of each Port Authority, where embarkation takes place.

All passengers should be able to present their valid travel documents. The company reserves the right not to allow boarding in case of a passenger not having the travel documents required.

In case the passenger wishes to abort his journey after boarding, then he/she is obliged to inform the vessel’s Purser’s Office and upon leaving the ship to take all of his/her luggage as well. In case of vehicles, please mind that there is the possibility of being unable to remove them from the ship’s garage due to their pre-arranged parking positions.

TICKET OPTION DATE

Tickets must be issued within a specific time period following their reservation, of which passengers are advised by their travel agent. If tickets are not issued within this period, the reservation is automatically cancelled.

OPEN DATE TICKETS

Passenger or vehicle tickets can be converted to Open-Date tickets to be used on a future trip.Tickets can be changed only by the tourist office/ agency or shipping agency which has issued the ticket or by the company’s central shipping agencies at the ports.

Open-Date tickets are replaced by a new ticket of equal or greater value ONLY ONCE, by paying the difference depending on the availability for the same or a different itinerary. For this new ticket all cancellation terms do not apply and any difference in price is not refundable. The new ticket cannot be issued with any discount if the original ticket has no discount. Vehicles tickets cannot be replaced by any passenger tickets and vice-versa.

Tickets can be converted to Open-Date tickets up to four (4) hours before ship departure in low season.

In high season and legal holidays, tickets can be converted to Open-Date tickets up to twenty-four (24) hours before ship departure.

Low Season:

• from 01-01-2024 to 14-03-2024
• from 27-03-2024 to 25-04-2024
• from 13-05-2024 to 31-05-2024
• from 16-09-2024 to 29-09-2024

High Season:

• from 15-03-2024 to 26-03-2024
• from 26-04-2024 to 12-05-2024
• from 01-06-2024 to 15-09-2024

Open-Date tickets are valid up to one year from the date and time of issue of the original ticket. It is necessary that the initial ticket be replaced with a new ticket before boarding. If, until the date of travel, the fare has been increased, owners of such tickets must pay the difference between the current and the pre-paid open ticket fare.

Tickets purchased via our Company’s booking system and are not issued, can be converted into Open-Date tickets by sending an e-mail to the info@greekferries.gr which must have been sent at least one (1) business day before the respective cancellation deadlines and where the details of the reservation as well as the contact phone number will be accurately indicated. In case the ticket is already printed for its replacement, it is necessary to send it to the Head Office of GOUTOS LINES (at the shipper’s expense) or to be presented to the Central Port Agency of the port of departure.

PREPAID TICKET

We inform you that our company supports the service of prepaid tickets (PTA).

CANCELLATION OF TICKETS

• Tickets cancelled up to forty-eight (48) hours before the ship’s departure time have no charge.
• Tickets cancelled up to twelve (12) hours before the ship’s departure (exact time) have 50% refund of the fare.
• Tickets that have been converted to Open Date in case of cancellation have a 50% deduction, provided that the body of the ticket is returned in its entirety.
• For cancellations made in less than twelve (12) hours before departure time fare CANNOT be refunded.
• After departure: Tickets cannot be cancelled, cannot be converted to open date, and no change of date is possible.

Tickets can only be cancelled by the travel agents by which they were issued; they cannot be cancelled by phone. Persons wishing to cancel a ticket must deliver it to the agency that has issued it.

Tickets purchased via our Company’s booking system and are not issued, can be cancelled by sending an e-mail to info@greekferries.gr which must have been sent at least one (1) business day before the respective cancellation deadlines and where the details of the reservation as well as the contact number will be accurately indicated. In case the ticket is already printed, it is necessary to send it to the Central Office of GOUTOS LINES (at the shipper’s expense) or to present it to the Central Port Agency of the port of departure.

CANCELLATION OF DEPARTURE OR DELAY DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS

DELAYED DEPARTURE:

Passengers and their vehicles can board the vessel without changing their tickets.

CANCELATION OF DEPARTURE:

Tickets of a cancelled departure are not valid for embarkation and must be exchanged with a valid boarding card for the next scheduled departure, pending on availability, or canceled without cancellation fees if the body of the ticket is returned in its entirety.

In case of a departure being delayed or cancelled due to extreme weather conditions etc., passengers are kindly requested to contact our agency at tel.: +30 2810 529000 or send an e-mail: info@greekferries.gr in order to be informed about the new departure time.

TICKET LOSS:

In case of ticket loss, a new ticket must be bought.

SCHEDULES

The company will endeavor to adhere to the announced itineraries. However, the company reserves the right to modify itineraries, if it is absolutely necessary.

TICKET CONTROL ON BOARD

We kindly request that the tickets of passengers and vehicles as well as the reduced fare tickets be issued correctly in order to avoid any discomfort. The Purser Office carries out ticket controls at the embarkation and during the journey. Upon such controls, passengers are required to present their tickets as well as any documents which entitle them to a reduced fare ticket.

LUGGAGE

Passengers are entitled to carry free of charge, luggage up to 50 kilos. Luggage should be placed in the designated areas of the vessels as per the crew’s instructions. Luggage must not contain valuable items. All items are carried under the responsibility of the holder. It is not allowed to place luggage or items on passenger seats.

PASSENGERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Our vessel has specially designated areas for service of passengers with special needs. Due to limited availability it is advisable to book early. The issuer or the Company must be informed at the time of the ticket booking that assistance is required, notify the carrier no later than forty-eight (48) hours before the boarding procedure and be at the a predetermined point at a specified time, which does not exceed sixty (60) minutes.

TRANSPORTATION OF UNACCOMPANIED MINORS

Transportation of unaccompanied minor passengers, who have not reached the age of 15, is not allowed. The transportation of minor passengers, who have reached the age of 15 to 18 years, without being accompanied by a parent or a guardian, is permitted under special request.

PET ACCOMMODATION

Vessel have designated areas for the accommodation of pets. For reasons of public hygiene, pets are not allowed in cabins, bars, restaurants and the ship’s indoor public areas. When walking on the open deck, they are required to wear a muzzle and be on leash, accompanied by a guardian. Passengers traveling with a pet should hold updated health documents for their pet and are responsible for the pet’s care, safety and hygiene.

Guide pets, mainly dogs, that help people with special needs, are allowed to accompany them in ship’s indoor public areas, provided they have relevant certificates. Unaccompanied pets are not accepted on board.

NO SMOKING LAW 3730

Complying with the National Law 3730 of the Greek Ministry of Health, as from 1stJuly 2009 smoking is strictly prohibited in all enclosed public areas, as well as the vessel’s cabins. Passengers may smoke in the designated areas on the outer decks.

FARES / DISCOUNTS

The ticket price includes the transfer of the passenger to the port of destination, seat category chosen, as well as any additional legal charges (taxes, port fees, etc).

The price of vehicle transport receipt includes the transport of the vehicle to the port of destination and any legal charges thereof (taxes, port fees, etc).

Discounts are not cumulative. If more than one discount cases are in force, only the bigger discount applies.

Passengers entitled to discount are kindly requested to declare so at the time of reservation and present all relevant documents both at the issue of the corresponding discount ticket and on boarding the vessel. After ticket issue, no fare difference is refunded.

Passenger groups are entitled to special agreements. For more information and reservations please contact e-mail: info@greekferries.gr.

The company grants discounts to passengers in accordance with its commercial policy.

DISCOUNTS TO PASSENGER TICKETS

100% Discount

• Children under 5 years old (up to 4 years & 364 days), with the obligation to issue a zero-fare ticket.
• Most Deprived, with a Certificate of the Relevant Department, Prefectural, Identity Card and Service Note of the Port Authority on a case-by-case basis.
• Staff of Civil Servants of the Ministry of Merchant Maritime with the demonstration of their Service Identity.

Note: Tickets of Most Deprived can be issued ONLY by the local Central Agencies of the Company.

50% DISCOUNT

• Children from 5 and one day up to 10 years old (up to 10 years & 364 days)
• Large families (with the presentation of the special identity card)
• ΝΑΤ pensioner (with the presentation of the special pensioner’s document)
• Individuals with special needs or individual with reduced mobility with a degree of disability of 80% and above (with the presentation of the relevant documents accrediting the disability from the Health Committees of the responsible administrative or insurance authority until their expiry date).
• Escorts for people with special needs or reduced mobility with a degree of 80% and above (where the beneficiary is a person with Paraplegia, Quadriplegia – Blindness, Cognitive Disabilities, Autism and Down syndrome).
• War Invalids, War victims and aides or Escorts upon demonstration of the special identity card for cases A&B and official certificate of the status for case C.
• Students of Greek Universities or Greek Technical Colleges (ΑΕΙ, ΤΕΙ και ΑΕΝ-ΚΕSEN) – upon presentation of their student identity card or Student Property Sheet for students of ΑΕΝ-ΚΕSEN).

DISCOUNTS ON TICKETS FOR VEHICLES

50% Discount

Disability passenger vehicle (when accompanied by the beneficiary and bear special license plates for war invalids or vehicle parking card for the disabled – “AMA”).

LOST AND FOUND SERVICE

Passengers who have lost or found a lost item on board, are kindly requested to contact the ship’s Reception immediately during their journey and most importantly before disembarkation. For any information you may require after disembarkation, please contact Company’s Head Offices, Customer Services Dept.tel. +30 2810 529000, e-mail: info@greekferries.gr.

SHIP SAFETY REGULATIONS

Passengers must comply with all safety regulations during boarding, disembarking and navigation, and public order rules within the vessel. They should also observe the rules of hygiene. Furthermore, they must comply with any order of the Master or instruction given by the crew members for the duration of the trip.

Drivers are obliged to embark and disembark their vehicle. Vehicle passengers must exit the vehicle before embarkation.

It is strictly prohibited to carry firearms, explosives and other hazardous substances or materials on board. For safety reasons, all passengers and their belongings are liable to control.

In case of non- compliance, the passenger will not be allowed to embark and the port authorities will be notified of the event.

Once a passenger has boarded the vessel, they are not allowed to disembark prior to departure, unless approved by vessel’s Officers.

Passengers are not allowed to enter or remain in the garage of the vessel during the trip.

Passengers who wish to disembark, must take with them all their luggage and/or vehicle (if possible).

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the vessel (National Law 3730 of the Greek Ministry of Health). For reasons of navigation safety and protection of the environment, please do not throw lit cigarettes outdoors of the vessel or in the sea.

Any weapons carried must be declared upon embarkation. If you carry a gun, we kindly request that you declare it upon your embarkation.

PASSENGERS COMPLAINTS DURING THE TRIP

For any complaint during the trip, passengers should address to the Master or the First Officer of the ship and after the end of the journey initially to the Company or the Port Authorities.

CUSTOMER SERVICE LINES

For any Customer Service inquiries, comments or suggestions, please call, tel.: +30 2810 529000 or send an e-mail: info@greekferries.gr.