The ferry company Golden Star Ferries has its base in the port of Rafina, the second busiest port of Attica, situated the closest to the airport of Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos.
The company was founded in 2011 and its fleet currently consists of 2 vessels (a conventional ferry and a high-speed one). The conventional ferry Superferry is fully renovated and has been available since 2016. It connects Rafina to Andros, Tinos, Mykonos, Paros, Ios and Santorini. Its speed can reach up to 21 knots and it can carry 1.760 passengers, as well as 280 vehicles.
The high-speed Superexpress is one of the largest luxurious catamarans in Greece. It connects the port of Rafina to Andros, Tinos, Mykonos, Naxos, Ios, Santorini, Milos, Folegandros and Paros. Its speed reaches up to 35 knots. It has a capacity of 1.070 people and 200 cars.
Ferry crossings are scheduled on a daily basis.
The vessels of Golden Star Ferries have a modern design and various seat types are provided in their lounges. They also have garages, facilities suitable for passengers with disabilities, cabins for pets, shops, play areas for children and cafeterias. Satellite TVs and WiFi are available as well.
For your tickets, Golden Star Ferries supports electronic tickets and offers discounts to certain categories of passengers.
For the quality of its services, the company received the "Passenger Line of the Year" award from Lloyd’s International Organization in 2017.
