Kikilia: No Increase in Ferrys – See Examples After Port Decrees
The prices of ferry tickets would be steady and no increase, the Minister of Maritime and Island Policy repeated. Vasilis Kikilias, from Syros.
« Good month, with good news, as the market has already confirmed in the morning. No increase in ferry ticket prices, neither now nor throughout the summer, « he said, adding: » Safely, good trips to all, good seas and we will continue to work in this direction. To support the Greek family, for the possibility that is not a luxury: to travel from the country’s continental destinations and our big ports in all our islands. «
Vassilis Kikilias also posted on the issue, noting that « from today 1 May the prices on ferry tickets will increase. We have reduced 50% of the port fees and the prices of the ferry tickets were held so that every Greek family can travel to our islands. «
As of May 1, prices on ferry tickets would increase. We reduced the ports 50% and the ferry ticket prices were held so that every Greek family can travel to our islands.
https://t.co/pmo16da13s#Port Authority #coasting… pic.twitter.com/39ziz3VDC7
– Vassilis Kikilias (@vkikilias) May 1, 2025
At the same time, the Minister of Shipping cites paintings in his post with examples of ferry ticket prices after the reduction of port charges.
According to sources from the Ministry of Shipping, in addition, due to the EU’s obligation to use all ships from May 1st « green » fuel, which is more expensive, ferry companies had announced 12%- 15%from ticket prices today.
In order to contain prices and not make the above increases, however, the government has reduced port fees by 50%. This is how the goal was achieved not to make the increases that would have been in place today.
Here are indicative prices on tickets from Piraeus to nearby and remote islands, and how would they be formed if the increases of 12% and 15% went through. Examples of pair and family prices are also listed.
Ferry Ticket Prices After Reduction of Ports
