Α Βrand New Cruiser for Holy Mount Athos!

The new, state-of-the-art, cruiser “Panayia” (Our Most Holy Lady) belonging to Athonite Lines essentially opens a new portal of entry on the northern side of the Holy Mountain, since its great stability allows it to keep to its timetable even in strong winds.

The sea in the Strymonic Gulf is often choppy, but this no longer represents an obstacle and pilgrims bound for the Monasteries of Hilandar, Vatopaidi, Pantokrator, Iviron and the Great Lavra (Morfoniou) will, from now on, be able to save considerable time on their journey.

The newly-constructed cruiser PANAYIA is a vessel which meets all the requirements of Greek and European legislation.

Specification of the PANAYIA

TYPE OF VESSEL                                                    PASSENGER FERRY

REGISTRATION                                                      IERISSOS 156

OVERALL CAPACITY                                           24.67 REGISTER TONS

NET CAPACITY                                                       15.94 REGISTER TONS

LENGTH                                                                    23.90 METRES

WIDTH                                                                       6.08 METRES

DEPTH                                                                       2.10 METRES

WINTER LOAD                                                        93 PASSENGERS

SUMMER LOAD                                                      130 PASSENGERS

ENGINES                                                                  CATERPILLAR (2 x 1345)

SPEED                                                                        20 MILES PER HOUR