About Superfast Ferries
Superfast Ferries, the youngest and fastest ferry fleet, welcomes you on board for an unforgettable traveling experience.
Superfast have one goal: to offer you services that exceed your expectations. They aim to offer what we call the Superfast Experience: a well-thought, standardized quality service which their customers can enjoy the same way throughout a modern fleet, the youngest and fastest in Europe, whether traveling between Italy and Greece, between Finland and Germany, or between Scotland and Belgium together with a quality service that ensures good value for your money.
The Superfast vision began to materialize in 1995 with the deployment of the first pair of pioneering German-built car passenger ferries Superfast I and Superfast II, on the Patras-Ancona route slashing travelling time from 36 to 20 hours and setting new standards in maritime transport between Greece and Italy.
In 1996, Superfast Ferries orders two more Superfast ferries (Superfast III and Superfast IV) at Kvaerner Masa Yards, Finland. In 1998, an order for four more Superfast ferries (Superfast V, Superfast VI, Superfast VII, Superfast VIII) is placed with Howaldtswerke AG, Germany while newly built Superfast III and Superfast IV join the Superfast Ferries fleet. A new service between Patras-Igoumenitsa and Bari in Southern Italy is inaugurated and Superfast Ferries is established as the market leader in the Adriatic Sea.
In 1999, two more ferries (Superfast IX and Superfast X) are ordered at Howaldtswerke AG, Germany, a move that creates waves in the business world. 2000 witnesses the order of yet two more ferries (Superfast XI and Superfast XII) at Flender AG, Lübeck, Germany. Superfast Ferries gains international recognition when it is selected among 42 operators in an international tender to operate a direct ferry link between Rosyth, Scotland and Continental Europe.
In 2001, ultra-modern Superfast V and Superfast VI join the Adriatic Sea services, inaugurating a new daily service between Igoumenitsa and Ancona. In the same year, the Superfast Ferries philosophy sails to the Baltic Sea. Superfast VII and Superfast VIII offer a fast, comfortable and luxurious daily service between the ports of Rostock, Germany and Hanko, Finland.
2002 brought more international openings for Superfast Ferries. For the first time, Scotland acquires a direct link to Continental Europe. The new route is operated by ultra-modern car-passenger ferries Superfast IX and Superfast X. Superfast XI joins the Adriatic Sea routes. Superfast Ferries emerges as front runner for the operation of another international route, for passenger and freight traffic, connecting the UK to The Netherlands.
In October 2002, the delivery of Superfast XII marked the conclusion of the first phase of the company’s investment programme which began in 1993 with the delivery of Superfast I and Superfast II, revolutionizing maritime transport.
All the ships are certified under the International Safety Management Code (ISM), related to the provisions of SOLAS for the protection of human life at sea, and for the quality assurance procedures of ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001
Superfast Ferries S.A. is part of the group of companies of www.attica-group.com which is listed on the Athens Stock Exchange and is the parent company of Superfast Ferries and Blue Star Ferries.
Once you travel with Superfast Ferries you will always want to return for yet another Superfast Experience.
The Superfast Ferries Fleet
Superfast XII, delivered in October 2002, is the latest addition to the Superast Ferries fleet. The brand - new ship is a technological masterpiece, equipped with the latest, most sophisticated navigation systems guaranteeing a swift, safe and pleasant voyage.
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Superfast V, Superfast VI |
Built in Germany, delivered in 2001 |
Passenger Capacity |
Vehicle capacity |
Speed (kn) |
Length (m) |
Breadth (m) |
Decks |
1,595 |
1000 |
28,9 |
203,9 |
25 |
10 |
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Superfast VII, Superfast VIII |
Built in Germany, delivered in 2001 |
Passenger Capacity |
Vehicles |
Speed (kn) |
Length (m) |
Breadth (m) |
Decks |
626 |
900 |
30,4 |
203,3 |
25 |
10 |
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Superfast IX, Superfast X |
Built in Germany, delivered in 2002 |
Passenger Capacity |
Vehicles |
Speed (kn) |
Length (m) |
Breadth (m) |
Decks |
626 |
900 |
30,4 |
203,3 |
25 |
10 |
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Superfast XI, Superfast XII |
Built in Germany, delivered in 2002 |
Passenger Capacity |
Vehicles |
Speed (kn) |
Length (m) |
Breadth (m) |
Decks |
1,550 |
900 |
31,25 |
199,9 |
25 |
10 |
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All the ships are certified under the International Safety Management Code (ISM), related to the provisions of SOLAS for the protection of human life at sea, and for the quality assurance procedures of ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001
Superfast Ferries S.A. is part of the group of companies of www.attica-group.com which is listed on the Athens Stock Exchange and is the parent company of Superfast Ferries and Blue Star Ferries.
Once you travel with Superfast Ferries, our hope and aim is that you will always want to return for yet another Superfast Experience.
Superfast Ferries On-Board Facilities
Superfast is known for its hospitality, high standard facilities and accommodation. The feeling of this warm hospitality is evident on board all Superfast Ferries ships.
Relax in the Sauna and Jacuzzi while your children play in the playground. Taste a great variety of international cuisine in our A la Carte or Buffet restaurants or have a drink in one of the bars.
For their business travelers Superfast offer conference rooms equipped with the latest technology and equipment.
Superfast Ferries Restaurants
Superfast Ferries are famous for their cuisine. Visit their A la Carte or Buffet Restaurant and turn your visit into an absolute culinary highlight. Whichever you choose we wish you .... bon appetit!
A La Carte Restaurant
Unforgettable gourmet experiences in a tastefully designed setting, where each day's menu includes luxury, style and the very best in quality. The extensive wine list and exceptional service are the ideal complement to a perfect dinner.
The superior quality of our restaurants has been recognized by the major international gastronomic society, the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs.
Buffet Restaurant
The Buffet Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner. A wide selection local and international dishes ensure our guests are always satisfied.
Superfast Ferries Entertainment
What's important isn't just where you travel, but how. That's why we offer you all sorts of ways of enjoying your journey in comfort and style. On every Superfast Ferry you'll find restaurants, disco, casino, bars, jacuzzi , children's playroom - in fact, all the recreational facilities you need to enjoy a really good trip!
Casino
Electronic poker, electronic roulette and progressive jackpot. Visit their casino and try your luck at the most amazing games!
Disco
When night falls its party time at the nightclub disco. Order your favourite drink and prepare to dance till dawn!
Jacuzzi - Saun
Relax and enjoy a massage or visit the jacuzzi and feel energetic for the whole trip.
Card Room
Soak up the atmosphere in the well - appointed Havana Club over a game of cards or chess.
Bars
The ideal places to savour the Superfast service. In all bars you can find drinks, cocktails, snacks, coffee and refreshing fruit juices for those times of day when you just want to relax.
Children's Playroom
Paradise afloat for the younger passengers. Brightly-coloured balls, a water-slide, and screenings of selected children's movies will offer them moments that they will never forget!
Video Games
The favourite meeting place for children of all ages. Your objective: to break all past records for entertainment!
Superfast Ferries Accomodation
Functional design, comfort and luxury await you in your own cabin. Whether you choose a two-, three- or four-berth cabin, interior or exterior, the Superfast Ferries accommodation has all the necessary facilities: air conditioning, telephone, music, WC and shower.
And of course, for disabled passengers Superfast have specially designed cabins, with easy access and easy operation of all amenities.
Superfast Ferry Passenger Embarkation
Boarding passes and cabin keys are issued during check-in, which is mandatory.
Following check-in, you are required to drive your vehicle to the parking area outside the vessel. Boarding starts two (2) hours prior to the scheduled departure. All passengers, with or without vehicles, are advised to report to the embarkation area two (2) hours prior to the scheduled departure time. Please note that check-in closes thirty (30) minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
Superfast Ferries Ports of Call
Rosyth (Edinburgh) - The port of Rosyth is in the wonderful county of Fife with its picturesque fishing villages tucked along the coast. The haven for golf-lovers is St Andrews. In fact this east-coast city is the birthplace of this sport.
Zeebrugge - The port of Brugge, developed over the last years into one of the most important transport hubs for the European continent. The modern port facilities are well rooted in a tradition dating back to the middle ages, when the port of Brugge played a crucial role in the town’s repute as a trading and cultural centre for the lower countries.
Rostock - where Baltic history and modern living meet. Superfast welcomes you to Rostock, one of the most famous of the Baltic Sea's Hanseatic cities.
Hanko - the sunny south of Finland Sea, sand and history - that is Hanko. This picturesque town on the southern tip of Finland is known for its breath-taking maritime beauty, wooden villas and sailing regattas.
Ancona- is located east of the foothills of the Apennine mountains which are the tallest range in central Italy. The shoreline south of Ancona is characterized by relatively deep, clear, and quite cold water bordered by rocky beaches below the Conero bluffs to the west.
Bari - is an important port in the Southern part of the Adriatic Sea. It is a cultural, commercial and administrative centre. It has traditionally been Italy’s gateway to the Balkans and the Middle East.
Patras - The City of Patras is the capital of western Greece and as a major port, it constitutes the primary gateway of Greece to Italy and Western Europe. Patras situated on the northwest coast of the Peloponnese, between the Gulfs of Corinth and Patras.
Igoumenitsa is the capital of the region of Thessprotia and a strategic point for tourism and commerce in northern Greece. Situated on the cove of the bay of Thessprotia it lies just across the island of Corfu being the closest port to Italy with direct connections to Brindesi, Bari and Ancona
Superfast Ferries is the first choice for ferry travel across the Baltic, Adriatic and North Sea.
