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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| Headquarters | Piraeus, Greece |
Area served | Cyclades, Crete |
Key people | Marios Iliopoulos |
| Products | Shipping |
| 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.
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.
As of January 2024 [update] , the Seajets fleet consists of the following vessels: [2]
| Ship name | Flag | Built | Gross tonnage | Length | Width | Passengers | Cars | Knots | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSC Tera Jet |  Cyprus | 1999 | 11,347 GT | 145 m | 22 m | 2100 | 600 | 40 | Fincantieri Jupiter MDV 3000 class, Italy |
| HSC Champion Jet 1 | Cyprus | 1997 | 5,005 GT | 87 m | 26 m | 1000 | 200 | 38 | Incat, Australia. Hull 044. |
| HSC Champion Jet 2 | Cyprus | 1996 | 5,005 GT | 87 m | 26 m | 100 | 200 | 38 | Incat, Australia. Hull 042 |
| HSC Champion Jet 3 | Cyprus | 1997 | 5,005 GT | 87 m | 26 m | 1000 | 200 | 38 | Incat, Australia. Hull 045 |
| HSC Eurochampion Jet |  Guinea-Bissau | 2007 | 10,841 GT | 112 m | 30.5 m | 800 | 335 | 38 | Incat, Australia. Hull 064 Acquired in January 2024 will sail to Greece February 2024 |
| HSC Olympic Champion Jet |  Greece | 2005 | 4,913 GT | 85 m | 21 m | 1160 | 117 | 38 | Austal, Australia. Hull 285. Chartered to Seajets from Minoan Lines in January 2024 |
| HSC Osman Gazi 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 |
| HSC Orhan Gazi 1 | Turkey | 2007 | 6,133 GT | 88 m | 24 m | 1200 | 225 | 38 | Austal, Australia. Hull 295 Acquired in January 2024. Now arrived at Salamina shipyard. |
| HSC Caldera Vista | Greece | 1991 | 3,003 GT | 74 m | 26 m | 700 | 75 | 28 | Incat, Australia. Hull 026. Former Master Jet. |
| HSC Mega Jet | Greece | 1995 | 3,989 GT | 77.5 m | 26 m | 845 | 100 | 28 | Incat, Australia. Hull 035. |
| HSC Super Jet 2 | Greece | 1998 | 499 GT | 42 m | 10 m | 386 | - | 35 | Båtservice, Norway. Originally Sea Jet 2 |
| HSC Super Jet | Greece | 1995 | 493 GT | 42 m | 10 m | 394 | - | 37 | Oskarshamn, Sweden |
| HSC Paros Jet (fr) | Cyprus | 1996 | 3,560 GT | 103 m | 14.5 m | 850 | 150 | 30 | Industrie Navali Meccaniche Affini (INMA), TMV 103 Aquastrada class, Italy |
| HSC Naxos Jet | Greece | 1991 | 3,003 GT | 74 m | 26 m | 700 | 75 | 32 | Incat Tasmania. Hull 028 |
| HSC 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 |
| HSC Power Jet | Cyprus | 1996 | 5,541 GT | 82.3 m | 23 m | 800 | 175 | 36 | Austal Australia. Hull 046. Former Almottahedah 1. Now in service on Heraklion route |
| HSC Andros Jet | Cyprus | 1997 | 2,695 GT | 60 m | 17.5 m | 450 | 94 | 30 | Austal Australia. Hull 055. Former Cezayirli Hasan Pasa I |
| HSC Express Jet | Cyprus | 1999 | 908 GT | 52 m | 26 m | 366 | - | 30 | Austal USA. Hull 079. Former Betico and Sifnos Jet. |
| HSC WorldChampion Jet | Cyprus | 2000 | 6,402 GT | 84 m | 25 m | 1,055 | 215 | 45 | Austal Australia. Hull 096. Former Villum Clausen |
| HSC 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. |
| HSC Speedrunner Jet | Greece | 1999 | 4,465 GT | 100.4m | 17.10m | 800 | 160 | 37 | Fincantieri Riva Trigoso. Italy Hull 2003 |
| HSC Speedrunner Jet 2 | Greece | 1998 | 4,465 GT | 100.3 m | 17.10m | 800 | 175 | 37 | Fincantieri Riva Trigoso. Italy Hull 5999 |
| HSC Super Runner Jet | Greece | 1999 | 4,465 GT | 100.4m | 17.10m | 800 | 160 | 37 | Fincantieri Riva Trigoso. Italy Hull 6004 |
| HSC Superrunner Jet II | Cyprus | 1999 | 5,632 GT | 112.5 m | 16.10m | 700 | 140 | 32 | Alstom Leroux Naval - France - Hull 822 |
| HSC Supercat Jet | Cyprus | 2000 | 636 GT | 45.5 m | 12m | 400 | 0 | 33 | |
| HSC Supercat Jet 2 | Cyprus | 2002 | 853 GT | 54.5m | 15.08m | 400 | 0 | 33 |
| Ship name | Flag | Built | Gross tonnage | Length | Width | Passengers | Cars | Knots | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |  |
| 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. |  |
| 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 with RCCL (1992–2020). In cold lay-up at Elefsina bay. |  |
| 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. |  |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Francaise De Croisieres and will sail under the name Renaissance. |  |
| 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. [6] |  |
| 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. [7] |  |
As of April 2024, the ferry routes operated are:
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