# Seajets

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.

## History

In 2004, Panagiotis ("Takis") Iliopoulos (1932–2022) and his son Marios founded Seajets, originally named Dolphin Sea Lines.
Today, it operates a fleet of 14 high speed vessels, 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. 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” and in 2019 Seajets HSC WorldChampion Jet was awarded “ship of the year” during the Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards 2019 ceremony.
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.

## Fleet

As of August 2024, the Seajets fleet consists of the following vessels:

### Highspeed ferries

| Ship name | Flag | Built | Gross tonnage | Length/Width | Pax/Cars | Knots | Notes |
| Worldchampion jet | Cyprus | 2000 | 6,402 GT | 84 m / 25 m | 1,055/215 | 50 | Austal, Australia. Hull 096. |
| Eurochampion jet | Guinea-Bissau | 2007 | 10,841 GT | 112 m / 30.5 m | 800/335 | 40 | Incat, Australia, Hull 064. Acquired in 2024. 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 from Minoan Lines. Under repairs at Salamina shipyard. |
| 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. |
| Jumbo jet | Cyprus | 2007 | 6,133 GT | 88 m / 24 m | 1200/225 | 40 | Austal, Australia. Hull 294. Acquired in 2024. |
| Jumbo jet 2 | Cyprus | 2007 | 6,133 GT | 88 m / 24 m | 1200/225 | 40 | Austal, Australia. Hull 295. Acquired in 2024. Stopped at Salamina shipyard. |
| Power jet | Cyprus | 1996 | 5,541 GT | 82.3 m / 23 m | 800/175 | 40 | Austal, Australia. Hull 046. |
| Elite jet | Cyprus | 1996 | 4,114 GT | 81.2 m / 26.5 m | 670/150 | 35 | Incat, Tasmania. Hull 040. |
| Speedrunner jet | Greece | 1999 | 4,465 GT | 100.4 m / 17.1 m | 800/160 | 40 | Fincantieri Riva Trigoso. Italy Hull 2003. |
| Speedrunner jet 2 | Greece | 1998 | 4,465 GT | 100.3 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. |
| SuperRunner jet II | Cyprus | 1999 | 5,632 GT | 112.5 m / 16.1 m | 700/140 | 35 | Alstom Leroux Naval - France - Hull 822. |
| Tera jet | vertical-align=sup}} | Cyprus | 1999 | 11,347 GT | 145 m / 22 m | 2100/600 | 40 | Fincantieri Jupiter MDV 3000, Italy. Stopped at Eleusis shipyard. |
| Paros jet | vertical-align=sup}} | 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. |
| Superjet | Greece | 1995 | 493 GT | 42 m / 10 m | 394/0 | 38 | Oskarshamn, Sweden. |
| Superjet 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 | 35 | Austal, USA. Hull 079. Former Sifnos Jet. |
| Supercat jet | Greece | 2000 | 636 GT | 45.5 m / 12 m | 400/0 | 35 | Acquired from Golden Star Ferries in 2021, former Super Cat. |
| Supercat jet 2 | Cyprus | 2002 | 853 GT | 54.5 m / 15.1 m | 400/0 | 33 | Acquired from Golden Star Ferries in 2021, former Super Speed. Stopped at Salamina shipyard. |
| Max | Denmark | 1998 | 5,617 GT | 91 m / 26 m | 1000/200 | 46 | Incat, Australia. Hull 048. Acquired in 2024 from Molslinjen. |
| Naxos jet | Greece | 1991 | 3,003 GT | 74 m / 26 m | 700/75 | 32 | Incat, Tasmania. Hull 028. Stopped at Drapetzona shipyard. |
| Caldera Vista | Greece | 1991 | 3,003 GT | 74 m / 26 m | 700/75 | 30 | Incat, Australia. Hull 026. Stopped at Salamina shipyard. |
| 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 | vertical-align=sup}} | 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

| 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. |

### Cruise ships

Seajets have acquired four cruise ships, three for which their plans are currently still unknown and which remain in cold lay-up, 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 |
| 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. Cruising launch postposed to 2025 following detentions for both sanitary condition and ship safety issues. | Mykonos Magic in Eleusis, 2024 |

### Former cruise ships

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 |
| 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. | 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. | Columbus |

## Gallery

* 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

As of Oct 2024, the ferry routes operated are:
* Piraeus-Syros-Mykonos-Naxos-Ios-Thira: Champion Jet 2
* Piraeus-Serifos-Sifnos-Milos: Champion Jet 1
* Rafina-Andros-Tinos-Mykonos: SuperRunner Jet (Fri,Sat,Sun,Mon)
* Thira-Ios-Naxos-Mykonos-Syros-Pireaus:Finished for 2024
* Piraeus-Syros-Mykonos-Paros-Naxos-Ios-Thira: Finished For 2024
* Piraeus-Paros-Naxos-Thira: finished for 2024
* Piraeus-Syros-Tinos-Mykonos-Paros-Naxos: Finished For 2024
* Heraklion-Thira-Ios-Naxos-Mykonos-Paros: Power Jet
* Heraklion-Thira: Finished For 2024
* Rethymon-Thira: Finished For 2024 (Tue, Sat)
* Piraeus-Milos-Folegandros-Thira: Finished for 2024
* Thessaloniki-Skiathos-Skopelos-Alonnisos: Finished for 2024
* Thessaloniki-Skiathos-Skopelos-Alonnisos-Mantoudi: Finished for 2024 (Sun, Mon, Fri, Sat)
* Thessaloniki-Limnos-Mytilini: Finished for 2024 (Thu)
* Naxos-Paros-Mykonos-Tinos-Andros-Rafina: Finished For 2024
* Chania-Milos-Piraeus: Finished for 2024
* Milos-Sifnos-Paros-Mykonos-Naxos-Koufonisi-Katapola-Thira-Folegandros-Milos-Sifnos-Paros: Super Jet / Super Jet 2
* Paros-Naxos-Mykonos-Thira-Katapola-Koufonisi-Naxos-Paros-Mykonos-Paros-Sifnos-Milos: Super Jet / Super Jet 2
* Paros-Ios-Thira-Mykonos: Finished for 2024
* Piraeus-Gytheion-Kythira-Antikythira-Kissamos: Aqua Jewel
* Volos-Skiathos-Skopelos-Alonissos-Mantoudi: Iolkos
* Volos-Skiathos-Skopelos-Alonissos: Super Star
* 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-Thira-Anafi: Finished