Cruise Olympia ferry

MS Cruise Olympia ferry is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel operated by the Greek company MINOAN LINES. The ship has a maximum capacity of 2,850 passengers and 963 cars (or 610 cars and 180 trucks/trailers). Launched in 2010, the vessel currently operates on the Greece-Italy ferry route Patras–Igoumenitsa–Ancona–Trieste (crossing time 29.5 hours, or 22 hours to Ancona).

Unlike most ferries, Cruise Olympia is also classed as a "cruise ship" and offers 3- and 4-day Adriatic cruise deals with roundtrip departures from both Greece and Italy. Prices include stateroom accommodations and buffet dining (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Suite passengers enjoy complimentary gym access and discounted daily spa passes.

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Cruise Olympia has 413 cabins (including 68 suites), offering a total of 1,257 beds. Staterooms include single-occupancy (1-bed), 2-, 3-, and 4-berth options in various categories (inside and outside). Room service is available for all Owner Suites, Junior Suites, Deluxe, and 2-Bedroom Outside cabins. Suite passengers receive bonus amenities including free access to the wellness center (fitness and wet area) and complimentary breakfast (in-cabin upon request).

All staterooms are air-conditioned, soundproofed, and equipped with en-suite bathrooms (toilet, shower, wash basin, hairdryer), lower and upper wall-mounted bunk beds, bedside table or cabinet with stool or chair, mirrored vanity (small writing table with chair or stool), flat-screen TV, telephone, and wall-mounted reading lamps. Bed linens, towels, and toiletries are provided.

The ship also features 548 reclining seats (aircraft-style) in reserved seating lounges available for pre-booking. Some staterooms are wheelchair-accessible and adapted for disabled passengers. Four-bed "Pet Cabins" (for passengers traveling with pets) feature linoleum flooring.

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

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

Facilities aboard Cruise Olympia include:

• (Lobby Deck) ATM is located next to the Reception (Information Desk). Onboard Wi-Fi is paid and can be purchased online (during ferry booking) or onboard at the Reception.
• Entertainment includes a glass-domed Disco, fully-equipped Casino (gaming tables and slot machines), Video Games Room (arcade machines), Internet Café, and VIP Room for private events.
• Bars (indoor and outdoor) and restaurants offering fast food, self-service buffet, and à la carte dining.
• Children’s Room is an indoor play area with a large flat-screen TV (cartoons), bean bags, small tables and chairs, toys, games, indoor playhouse, and supervised activities.
• Two Reserved Seating Lounges (Economy-Class and Club-Class) with fully reclining Pullman seats and large flat-screen TVs. Two Truck Driver lounges with exclusive restaurant and bar access.
• Wellness Center includes spa reception and lounge, saunas, locker rooms, steam room (Turkish bath), round jacuzzi pool, relaxation area with loungers, two massage rooms, facial lamps, solar showers, beauty product shop, outdoor sundeck with loungers and low tables, beauty salon, and a gym equipped with Technogym machines. Entry is allowed for adults and teens (14–18) accompanied by adults.
• The Shopping Centre features several boutiques and a Mini-Market offering discounted alcohol (spirits, wines), tobacco, branded perfumes and cosmetics, designer jewelry, clothing and accessories, footwear, watches, handbags, sunglasses, hygiene products, travel essentials, snacks, toys, books, magazines, electronics, CDs, gifts, and souvenirs.
• The Conference Center (capacity 300) is suitable for group and business events (seminars, lectures, exclusive meetings). It is fully equipped with anatomical seats, audiovisual system (two 43-inch TVs, one 62-inch TV, DVD player, 4 microphones including 1 wireless), computer, 100 wireless headphones, BOSE sound system, and simultaneous interpretation equipment.
• Sun Deck features a solarium with a heated swimming pool (open during summer), sunbathing area (loungers, deckchairs), and outdoor seating (tables and chairs), served by a pool bar offering fast food, snacks, cocktails, beer, and soft drinks. The deck is wind-protected by transparent glass walls.
• The Navigation Bridge is forward-located. The red-painted funnel is midship. A helipad is located aft for medical emergencies.
• The ship also provides free Wi-Fi internet access.

All emergency instructions are displayed in staterooms, on TV screens, and at the ship's assembly stations (muster stations). Life jackets are issued at these stations. In an emergency, elevators/passenger lifts must not be used.

Minoan Lines ferry deals

Current discounts offered by Minoan Lines include:

• 50% discount for NAT pensioners and spouses (domestic routes, all cabin classes except LUX), plus 20% off motorbikes and cars.
• 30% discount for Unemployment Cardholders (domestic routes, excluding LUX cabins), plus 20% off motorbikes and cars. Valid ID and unemployment cards required at boarding.
• 50% discount for children aged 4–16 on international routes (excluding LUX cabins). Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• 50% military discount for Greek army conscripts (domestic routes only). Military ID required. Not valid for permanent military staff.
• 50% discount for war invalids/victims and their companions (excluding LUX cabins), including their vehicles with special license plates.
• 50% discount for passengers with disabilities over 80% and their companions (excluding LUX cabins), and for vehicles with disability plates if the owner is traveling.
• 30% discount for families with 3 children (excluding LUX cabins), plus 20% for bikes and cars. Children must be under 25. Family status certificate required.
• Discounts for large families (domestic routes only): 50% for VIP and DECK seats, 30% for all cabins (excluding LUX), and 20% for bikes and cars.
• Children under 4 travel free in economy seats, and at 50% fare in all cabin classes.
• In 4-bed cabins, one passenger travels free (domestic routes only; two of four tickets must be full fare).
• 30% discount on the Greek domestic leg for combined international+domestic routes. Tickets must be issued together.
• 30% discount on return tickets (domestic routes), valid for both passenger and vehicle fares.
• 50% discount for university students (domestic routes only) on VIP and DECK seats and all cabins (except LUX), plus 20% off bicycles and cars. Student ID required.
• ISIC Student Card discounts: 50% off DECK and VIP seats, 20% off cars or motorcycles (domestic routes); 20% off all cabin classes (except LUX) and vehicles (Italy).
• Discounted one-way and roundtrip "cabin plus car" packages.
• Roundtrip "cabin and car" package deals.

Car decks

Car deck safety procedures include:

• Passengers needing assistance should visit the Information Desk on deck 7 (open 24 hours).
• Engage the handbrake, put the vehicle in park or 1st gear, switch off ignition, alarms, electronics, and headlights. Gas cylinders must be shut off. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand baggage.
• Note your vehicle’s location and deck/stairway before leaving.
• Access to vehicle decks is prohibited during the voyage.
• Smoking is not allowed on vehicle decks, in cabins, or passenger lounges.
• Wait for official announcements before returning to your vehicle.

To reduce air pollution, do not start the engine until instructed.

The ship-charterer Minoan Lines (founded in 1972, headquartered in Heraklion, Crete Greece) is a Greek ferry company and part of the Grimaldi Group. Minoan operates routes between Crete and Piraeus (mainland Greece), and in the Adriatic Sea (between Patras and Italian ports). The current fleet includes Festos Palace and Knossos Palace (sisterships), and under charter from GRIMALDI LINES, the ferries Cruise Olympia and Cruise Europa. The Minoan ships Olympia Palace and Europa Palace are currently chartered to TIRRENIA.