Olympic Champion ferry

MS Olympic Champion ferry is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel operated by the Crete-based company ANEK LINES. The ship has a maximum capacity of 1,833 passengers, 670 cars, and 90 trailers (trucks). The vessel was launched in 2000 and currently operates on the Greece–Italy ferry route Patras-Igoumenitsa-Ancona (crossing time 21.5 hours).

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Olympic Champion offers a total of 808 berths in Inside and Outside staterooms, with a maximum capacity of four passengers (bunk-bed quad cabins). Double cabins are fitted with two lower single beds. All staterooms are air-conditioned and feature en-suite bathrooms (toilet/shower/washbasin, hairdryer), lower and upper wall-mounted bunk beds, a bedside table with stool, mirrored vanity (small writing table with chair), telephone, wall-mounted reading lamps, and a small round porthole (non-opening window). Bed linens, towels, and toiletries are provided by the ferry company.

Deluxe cabins feature a separate bedroom (with a non-convertible double bed) and a lounge area (with corner sofa, low table, and armchairs), minibar (refrigerator), and flat-screen TV. Lux tickets include complimentary breakfast at the ship’s à la carte restaurant. Some staterooms are wheelchair-accessible (adapted for passengers with disabilities). The vessel also offers a total of 325 reclining seats (aircraft-type seats in a reserved seating lounge), available for pre-booking.

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

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

As onboard facilities, Olympic Champion offers:

• Two main restaurants: an À La Carte Restaurant (serving Greek cuisine) and a Self-Service (Buffet) Restaurant. Both venues feature panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows and are suitable for quick meals prepared by Greek master chefs using extra-virgin Cretan olive oil and fresh ingredients. Personalized menus are also available.
• A Snack Bar (Cafeteria/Patisserie), open year-round, selling sandwiches, cakes, pastries, fruit salads, yogurts, ice cream, and hot and cold drinks. It offers locally sourced products such as kalitsounia (Cretan sweet-cheese pastries and pies), yogurt, milk, and herbal infusions made from sage or dittany. Passengers can also enjoy pita and gyros at the outdoor rotisserie areas.
• A Children’s Room, a dedicated indoor playground equipped with a large flat-screen TV (for cartoons), bean bags, small tables and chairs, toys, games, a ball pool, and supervised activities.
• The Sun Deck, featuring a sunbathing area (sun loungers and deckchairs) and outdoor seating (small tables and chairs). It is served by an outdoor pool bar offering fast food, snacks, cocktails, beer, and soft drinks. As a high-speed ferry, the ship’s sundeck area is protected from wind by transparent glass walls.
• Additional facilities include two Jacuzzis, a swimming pool (used only on Adriatic Sea itineraries and until sunset), pool bar, casino (slot machines), piano bar, Internet café, and UFO Games (arcade).
• A Reserved Seating Lounge fitted with comfortable Pullman seats (fully reclining armchairs) and large flat-screen TVs.
• Onboard shopping options include several retail shops (boutiques and a mini market) offering discounted alcohol (spirits and wines), tobacco products, premium-brand perfumes and cosmetics, designer jewelry, fashion clothing and accessories, footwear, watches, handbags, sunglasses, personal hygiene products, travel essentials, confectionery, snacks, toys, books, magazines, electronics, gadgets, gifts, and souvenirs.
• An ATM/cash machine is located next to the Reception (Information Desk). Paid onboard Wi-Fi service is available, with packages purchasable online during ferry booking or on board via prepaid access cards sold at bars and shops. Wi-Fi service is available on all ANEK LINES ships.
• The ship’s top deck is a Helideck with a helipad, used in emergency situations.
• The vessel offers ample outdoor deck space and a fully equipped infirmary (pharmacy) for onboard emergencies. A permanent connection to the Teleheart medical telemonitoring system allows real-time diagnosis and guidance in cardiological emergencies until the passenger is transferred to a shore-based hospital.
• Passengers traveling with caravans stay in exclusive areas fitted with WCs, showers, and free power supply. This service is available between April 1 and October 31, and on the Venice and Ancona routes only.

All onboard emergency instructions are displayed in staterooms, on TV screens, and at the ship’s assembly (muster) stations. Life jackets are issued at the assembly stations. In emergency situations, the use of elevators and escalators is forbidden. The escalator is combined with a wheelchair lift.

ANEK LINES loyalty program "ANEK Smart"

The company’s “ANEK Smart” loyalty program awards bonus points and rewards cardholders with discounts, free ferry tickets, and exclusive onboard events, amenities, and services. ANEK Smart allows all adult passengers (aged 18 and above) to collect points (1 point for every EUR 1 spent) when purchasing ANEK ferry tickets and making onboard purchases (dining, beverages, shopping, gaming).

ANEK Smart cards are available in three levels: Friends (upon program registration, with an additional 120 bonus points and redemption options after 300 collected points), Silver (500 points), and Gold (2,500 points). Points must be collected within two years. To earn bonus points, passengers must present their cards prior to each transaction.

ANEK Smart card perks and privileges include:

• "ANEK Smart Friends" – ferry ticket discounts, free tickets, access to special promotions.
• "ANEK Smart Silver" – ferry ticket discounts, free tickets, 10% discount (at Café-Bars, À La Carte Restaurant, Buffet Restaurant), and special promotions for Silver members only.
• "ANEK Smart Gold" – ferry ticket discounts, free tickets, 10% discount (Ship Shops), 15% discount (Café-Bars and Buffet Restaurant), 20% discount (À La Carte Restaurant), special promotions for Gold members only, and a free cabin upgrade (after homeport departure, subject to availability).

Pets on the ship

Traveling with pets/domestic animals is allowed on all ANEK LINES ships. Dedicated onboard lodgings are available for dogs and cats. Other animals (rabbits, birds, hamsters, etc.) must be kept in passenger-owned carriers.

• Pets are not allowed in staterooms, seating lounges, bar lounges, or public rooms. Animals are permitted only on open decks, where they may be walked by their owners.
• Upon booking, passengers must select “Pet up to 6 kg” for animals traveling in cages and not requiring kennels. The “Pet over 6 kg” booking option applies to animals requiring an onboard kennel, which must be reserved in advance.
• During the crossing, animals are fed by their owners. Water is provided by the crew. Owners are responsible for maintaining their animals and must remove any waste or other uncleanliness.
• Visually impaired passengers may travel with guide dogs at no extra charge. Guide dogs are allowed in staterooms. Passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility may also be accompanied by assistance dogs.

Car decks

As freight, ANEK LINES ships transport semi-trailers, lorries (with or without drivers), cars, motorcycles (as freight only, without drivers), caravans, camper vans (without drivers), cargo containers, mobile machinery, boats (on cradles), and industrial products.

Below is a list of car deck safety procedures:

• Disabled passengers or those requiring special assistance should visit the ship’s Information Desk (open 24 hours).
• Apply the handbrake and place the vehicle in park or first gear. Switch off the ignition, alarm, electrical equipment, and headlights. Any gas cylinders must be turned off. Lock the vehicle.
• Remove only valuables and essential hand baggage from the vehicle.
• Make a note of your vehicle’s location, garage deck number, and stairway before leaving the car deck.
• Access to the ship’s vehicle (cargo) decks during the voyage is prohibited.
• Smoking on vehicle decks, as well as in cabins and passenger lounges, is forbidden.
• Wait for the onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle.
• To avoid air pollution, do not start the engine until instructed.

The shipowner ANEK Lines (founded in 1967, headquartered in Chania, Crete Greece) is a Greek cargo and passenger shipping company operating exclusively on Adriatic Sea and Aegean Sea (Greek Islands) routes. ANEK Lines’ current fleet includes the ships Kriti 2, Asterion 2, Olympic Champion, Hellenic Spirit, Elyros, and Prevelis.