Greek Ferry Prices Rise 8 to 14%
Ferry transportation prices in Greece will rise between 8 and 14 per cent during the upcoming summer season.
According to Greek media, national authorities have allowed operators to increase their rates due to higher fuel prices and the significant tourist interest in this type of transport.
This is made obvious from the fact that the biggest price increase concerns the most popular routes on the Aegean Sea - those to the Cyclades Islands.
In 2007, a ferry ticket for a car and a passenger from Piraeus to the island of Santorini cost 128 euro. According to the new rates, it will cost 150 euro.
The price hike on ferry routes from Igoumenitsa to Southern Europe is expected to be lower, but not insignificant. According to Greek media, it will be between 5 and 8 per cent.