The traffic in the ports of Attica is increasing today, Friday 11/04/2025, as the excursions of Easter holidays begin gradually, with first travelers departing for the Cyclades.

According to sources in the ferry market, currently on ferry tickets remain at about the same level as last year, and as we approach the Holy Week, the Easter excursion wave is expected to culminate.

From Good Wednesday to Good Friday on most of the Cyclades routes, fullness reaches 100%. For the islands of the Northern Aegean in Crete and the Dodecanese the completeness in cabins for some routes reaches 100% while passenger capacity for these destinations reaches about 60%.

In the meantime sources from the Ministry of Shipping have said that in order to serve the needs of the citizens and especially the Astypalaia breeders, the “Island of Kalymnos” ship will begin its routes on Good Tuesday instead of May 1st and in collaboration with Anne Kalimnou veterinarian in Astypalaia as per request from the island’s breeders

It is noted that the Coast Guard in view of the exit of Easter excursions has taken all the projected measures to facilitate passengers from the country’s major ports while shipping minister Vassilis Kikilias has made the safety of passengers as a direct priority.

“The safety of citizens, travelers and workers comes first and please have all warmly disciplined in this doctrine and the Coast Guard will ensure that it is implemented in a hundred percent,” said Mr. Kikilias recently, taking over the Ministry of Shipping.