Blue Star Paros ferry

MS Blue Star Paros ferry is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel operated by the Greece-based company BLUE STAR FERRIES. The ship has a maximum capacity of 1,474 passengers and 240 cars. Launched in 2002, the vessel currently operates on the Greece–Cyclades Islands ferry route Piraeus–Syros–Tinos–Mykonos (crossing time: 6 hours).

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Blue Star Paros has 26 cabins with a total of 102 berths. All staterooms are air-conditioned and feature en-suite bathrooms. Cabins accommodate up to 4 passengers and are available in both inside and outside categories (with large windows). Each cabin is equipped with an LCD TV, radio, telephone, good sound insulation, and both bed and central lighting options.

• Bed linens, towels, and toiletries are provided. Some cabins are wheelchair-accessible (adapted for disabled passengers). Cabins for passengers with special needs are available by advance reservation only via phone (+30-210-8919800).
• Pet-friendly cabins are available but cannot be booked online. These are limited in number and require advance reservation. If fully booked, a small number of kennels (dog booths) are also available. Pets are not permitted in cabins (except in "A4 Pets" rooms) or in any indoor areas such as bars, restaurants, and lounges. Dogs may be walked on open decks but must be leashed and muzzled.
• Of the total cabins, 18 are double (2-bed) and quad (4-bed with lower and bunk beds), 6 are Bluestarino-logoed, and 2 are accessible cabins for disabled passengers.

Seating categories include Super Economy, Special Economy, and Economy. Cabin categories include:

• (Outside) LUX Single (1-bed), LUX Double (double bed), A1 (single), A2 (2-bed), A3 (3-bed with 2 lower + 1 bunk), A4 (4-bed with 2 lower + 2 bunk), A4 Pets (4-bed with linoleum flooring)
• (Inside) AB1, AB2, AB3, AB4
• All passenger cabins are located on deck 7.

All passengers must vacate their staterooms 30 minutes prior to homeport arrival.

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

Facilities aboard Blue Star Paros include:

• Deck 6: Business Class Lounge & Bar, Goody's Restaurant, lobby with Reception Desk, Economy Class seating lounge (airline-style reclining seats), Shop, Open Deck Bar, and outdoor seating. Goody's Burger House is a self-service restaurant offering hot and cold meals and kids' menus.
• Deck 7: passenger cabins, Economy Class seating lounge, Bar, outdoor seating.
• Deck 8: Sun Deck.
• FLOCAFE indoor bars and FLOCAFE Bar (open-deck patisserie on Deck 7) serving sandwiches, cakes, pastries, hot/cold drinks.
• Gift Shops/Boutiques (Deck 6) offering gifts, souvenirs, spirits, wines, tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, leather goods, toys, confectionery, clothing, cameras, sunglasses, jewelry, and shopping promotions.
• Sickbay (Telemedical System).
• Kennels (Deck 5).
• Wi-Fi Internet access (available for a fee), ATM (next to Reception).
• All bars and lounges are equipped with large TVs.

The ship has designated luggage storage areas. Luggage up to 50 kg (or 1 m³) is carried free of charge but must not contain valuables. Valuables may be deposited with the Chief Purser (Reception) for safekeeping.

All Blue Star cruise ships are equipped with CCTV systems for video surveillance. Wi-Fi and Internet access are available for a fee. Mobile phone chargers and iPad rentals are also offered. Emergency instructions are displayed in all cabins, on TV screens, and at muster stations. Life jackets are issued at the assembly stations. Elevator use is prohibited in emergencies.

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas, including public spaces and cabins. Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas.

Blue Star ferry deals

• Bicycles are transported free of charge.
• On all Greek Islands routes, the company offers a 20% "Special Economy" ticket discount, €20 per person "Super Economy" discount, 15–20% discount on all cabins, and 20–50% discount for SeaSmiles (loyalty program) members. These offers apply only to departures from Piraeus.
• On Greece–Crete routes (Piraeus–Heraklion), the company offers discounted cabin and car packages for one-way crossings with full cabin bookings (grades A2, A3, A4, AB2, AB3, AB4). Each package also includes a 20% return ticket discount.

Year-round ticket discounts include: 50% for children aged 5–10, free travel in Economy Class for children under 5 (or 50% discount for cabin travel), 50% for ISIC student cardholders, 30% for Greek Domestic combined with Greece–Italy routes, 20% for roundtrip Piraeus–Paros (summer evening departures), and 50%/25% discounts on seat/cabin tickets for FIP members (railway personnel and families), excluding July and August and LUX cabins.

Pets on the ship

The Paros cruiseferry provides Pet Cages (to be specified during booking). Large Blue Star ships offer two cage sizes: small (max height 50–75 cm for pets under 30 kg) and large (max height 70–90 cm for pets over 30 kg). Passengers may also bring their own pet carriers.

Cage pricing is fixed per voyage and varies by route. Valid pet health cards are required. Pets must remain in their cages or carriers throughout the voyage.

During embarkation and disembarkation, dogs must be leashed and muzzled. Pet owners disembark last.

Car decks

Vehicles are stored on garage decks 3, 4, and 5. Car deck safety procedures include:

• Passengers with disabilities or requiring assistance should contact the 24-hour Information Desk.
• Engage the handbrake, place the vehicle in park or 1st gear, and turn off ignition, alarm, and electrical systems. Gas cylinders must be switched off. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only essential hand baggage and valuables.
• Note your vehicle’s location and deck/stairway number before leaving the car deck.
• Access to vehicle decks is prohibited during the voyage.
• Smoking is prohibited on vehicle decks, in cabins, and in lounges.
• Wait for the onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle.
• Do not start your engine until instructed to prevent air pollution.

The ship’s operator, Blue Star Ferries (fleet), was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Athens, Greece. Part of the Attica Group, it is the largest ferry company in Greece and, along with its sister company Superfast Ferries, serves more than 20 island destinations.