Minoan Lines would like to inform its passengers that, following the completion of the dredging works at the Port of Piraeus, being carried out by the Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) in the company’s usual berthing area, the vessels FESTOS PALACE and KNOSSOS PALACE will moore at their permanent berthing position at Ietonia Akti (Gate E2) as of Saturday, 01 November 2025.
As a result, the temporary berthing location at Akti Vassiliadi (Gate E2), in front of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, will no longer be in use.
Ticket Issuance
Tickets will be issued from the permanent MINOAN LINES Ticket Office/Kiosk located at:
Ietonia Akti, Gate E2
For the exact location, please refer here:
Passenger Access
- Passengers travelling with vehicles may proceed directly to the permanent berthing pier via Gate E2.
- Pedestrian passengers may use the shuttle buses operated by the Piraeus Port Authority departing from outside the “Piraeus” Metro station, inside the port area. These buses stop in front of the permanent kiosk.
Further Information
For any additional information, passengers are kindly requested to contact their travel agent, the Central Agencies of Minoan Lines, through the Panhellenic Reservation Number 801-11-75000 (from landline), the company’s central or port agencies:
- Heraklion: +30 2810-399899, +30 2810-330327
- Piraeus: +30 210-4145744, +30 210-4080028
- or visit our website: www.minoan.gr
Issued by the Press Office
Minoan Lines
31 October 2025