Maria Eracleous
With a winning bid of € 15,594,000, Scandro Holding Ltd is set to operate the ferry service between Limassol and Piraeus this summer, according to an announcement today at a press conference held by the Deputy Minister of Shipping Vassilis Dimitriadis.
The type of ship is a passenger ferry (Ro-Pax). A Cypriot-flagged ship built in 1991. It can carry 400 people and includes a restaurant, cafeteria and a clinic.
There are 38 1st class cabins (110 passengers) and 68 2nd class cabins, including 110 outdoor seats. It can also accommodate over 100 vehicles.
A total of 22 roundtrip routes will be offered. The first voyage is scheduled for June 19 from the port of Limassol, and the last voyage on September 16, from Piraeus.
