Golden Star Ferries

Golden Star Ferries is a Greek shipping line founded in 2011 by brothers Giorgos and Dimitris Stephanou from Andros, who also own the cargo shipping company Bright Navigation. The company connects the Greek mainland with the Cycladic islands in the Aegean.

Routes run from Rafina (Athens) to the northern and central Cyclades (Andros, Tinos, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos) as well as the western and central Cyclades (Ios, Santorini, Milos, Folegandros). Conventional ferries run daily from Rafina to Andros, Tinos and Mykonos all year round. In the summer season, additional routes are offered to further Cycladic islands and to the port of Heraklion on Crete.

The fleet consists of modern, well-maintained ships: SUPERFERRY, SUPEREXPRESS and ANDROS QUEEN. The SUPERFERRY is a conventional ferry for 1,760 passengers and 280 vehicles, with economy, airline-style and VIP seating. Golden Star Ferries' high-speed vessels run from May to October, sailing from Rafina and Piraeus.

On board there is air conditioning, cafeterias, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, pet kennels, escalators and lifts. The company's head office is at the port of Rafina, with further agencies on Santorini, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Tinos, Ios and Syros.