Luxury Greek Ferry? LUX DELUXE Room on Minoan Lines’ Festos Palace

[@opados13]

I've been on that ship over 100 times and the crew always was exceptional. I really don't know what went wrong there. And for the record the ship can travel up to 31.6 knots and not 29. Also, I have been to almost every ship in Greece and this is one of the best you'll find (in my opinion). Excellent video, again, thank for travelling mr. Brooks, always been a huge fan of your channel

[@GreenerGrass]

Wow! 100 times?! That’s incredible! Thanks for the info, too!

[@opados13]

@@GreenerGrass thanks for answering Mr. Brooks! Gotta adore your videos

[@kevinwells4986]

@@opados13 Glad to see your responses. I may be on this sometime in the future. Just because it seems worth it. Thanks to Jeb also.

[@thanos7205]

Να ξερεις οτι εσυ μιλας για τα original κνωσος και φαιστος αυτο το φαιστος ειναι το πρωιν ευρώπη παλλας και το έφεραν στη γραμμη περσυ

[@thanos7205]

Επίσης παει με 31.5 επειδη ειναι λιγο πιο ελαφρυ

[@mariathsnasias199]

Going by ferry to the Greek Islands is fantastic . You pass by so many islands you enjoy the breeze of the sea and the turquoise waters. I always recommend it. Makes your vacation more adventurous.

[@MDimitroulakos]

As a Cretan, I will tell you. Boats generally are the cheap option. Even the cabin tickets. The best way is the airplane. Lux Deluxe are good as you said, but not enough. And have in mind that this is probably the best service on Greek Ferries. Please please make an Athens - Thessaloniki TRAIN trip next!

[@skoy21]

Well, not any more, I just booked Aegean to Athens for 36€! I think deck in Minoan is like 45? But I UP the train video!

[@MDimitroulakos]

@@skoy21 If you book early, of course it will be cheaper, you can find even lower prices a lot before. But, I was saying that Cretan ferries have a steady price at €38, for deck, either 6 months in advance either 10 minitues before departure. And steady prices are for all tickets, even lux deluxe.

[@maritoniatzali6776]

Still it's the best option for students as it is only 18 euros

[@katherinelarracey4671]

Athens has not harbor.Piraeus is the harbor

[@skoy21]

@@katherinelarracey4671 Yes, but then technically, Athens doesn't have an airport, but we call it Athens International Airport. LGAV

[@chrisjimmycrazy]

Travelling by ferry from Pireas to Crete (Heraklion or Chania) makes more sense when you travel at night. The ferry starts at 9 or 10 pm and arrives at about 6 am. You don't get to pay for an extra night at a hotel, and you arrive early enough to see the city before it gets busy. A good sleep always makes a travelling shortest.

[@nathanconnolly4405]

As cabin crew I used to fly to Heraklion nearly weekly and just for future notice the pronunciation is IR-AK-LEE-ON

[@zeprulz1]

Thanks for pointing this out. I love his videos and watch them all but was cringing eveytime Jeb said her-ack-lee-on... 🙂🙂🙂

[@vasilibougiamas2958]

Ee-rak-lee-ohn

[@aokiaoki4238]

Ηράκλειον 👍

[@evanharwood2158]

@@vasilibougiamas2958 po

[@mariavlahaki9905]

basically in modern greek its EE-RAK-LEE-O without the n

[@pah1921il]

Great watching!!! I like the fact that you have branched out to trains and now boats, keep it coming!!!

[@manoliskritsotakis]

I've been to that ship over 50times! I'm a Cretan and I go to Athens with my family around 6 times a year. Festos and Knossos palace(ships)are incredible ships.

[@paulcaswell2813]

Agreed 100%

[@spyrco1]

και εγω

[@kirknelson156]

I live on Crete, and when ever I need to go to Athens for a few days I take the overnight ferry and get a room, leaves in the evening and gets in first thing in the morning, and with the room you arrive refreshed. and unlike the a plane trip can even take the car with you. I on the other end of Crete near Souda Bay, with a nice view of the harbor and I've made a hobby out of watching the ferry boats and cruise ships come and go, that's even more relaxing :)

[@canyonoverlook9937]

Suggestion for a trip: Queen Mary 2 from NYC to Southampton or the other way. The classic way of travel to Europe before planes. Even into the 50s and 60s people would travel that way.

[@craiglee2851]

I totally agree with this comment , I did the Queen Mary 2 ,from Sydney to Fremantle in 2020 and I’m booked again for 2023

[@canyonoverlook9937]

@@craiglee2851 Let's hope Jeb does it. He could have 3-4 20 minute videos at least. Travel to NY via train or plane and then a 1-night hotel stay. Then boarding and leaving NY harbor with great views. Then the voyage itself. Then maybe a video from England. I have wanted to do this trip myself. It's a real voyage where you are going somewhere not just cruising Alaska. I wouldn't mind doing the Alaska trip but there is something about NY to England that is cool. There were so many classic liners up into the 1950s from NY to Europe before planes took over. There aren't any great views after leaving NY but it is an ocean crossing.

[@craiglee2851]

@@canyonoverlook9937 when I did my QM2 in March 2020 , the day we docked in Fremantle , was the day the remainder of the world cruise was cancelled , it didn’t affect me as I was getting off the ship in Fremantle anyway , but I felt sorry for everyone else effected , Covid has a lot to answer for ,, Stay safe 🙂

[@canyonoverlook9937]

@@craiglee2851 How many nights was your cruise? Were there any stops or was it straight through? What type of room did you get?

[@justSTUMBLEDupon]

It leaves from Brooklyn

[@druker008]

So, if you like cruise trips, try this one: Kiel (Germany) to Oslo (Norway). You travel 20 Hours in a Cruiseship, but the trip is classified as a ferrytrip (but on a Cruiseship). In these Ships on this Route, there is so much to do in these 20 Hours.... Spa, Fitness, Theater, Club, serveral resturants and bars, shopping, fine food, shops, .... Maybe this is something for you. You might head to Hamburg, Germany, and ride one hour per bus, taxt, train... to Kiel and then go on the luxury ferry. You will be impressed :D

[@alainnik]

when these ferries came for first time in creta in 2001 there were live music inside shops with best clothes firms and a cinema room also!!!!! just 20 years ago!!!!!! When i travelled with this kind of ships for first time in 2002 i was speechless with this luxery!!!!!!!

[@Markmeister1989]

He could also try out the m/s Silja Symphony or Silja Serenade on the east-coast of Sweden and travel to Helsinki. Which basically are the same thing: A floating amusement complex but still a ferry that takes cars and trucks.

[@mrgoober8805]

Everytime Jeb makes a new video, I come to the same realization that subscribing to his videos was one of the best things that I've ever done.

[@tkcreativeco]

I lived on the island of Crete from 2003-2006! Such a beautiful place and wonderful people

[@paulcaswell2813]

I couldn't agree more.

[@anttikupiainen5987]

Suggestion for a trip: visit Helsinki and then take a ferry to Stockholm. Then you can travel on the world's largest passenger ships and at the same time see Finland's beautiful archipelago of thousands of islands. You can book either Tallink Silja Line or Viking Line. Both have really great ships on the route from Helsinki to Stockholm.

[@RemoPihel]

aint the tallinn-stockholm ships better?

[@alexlahervuori1121]

@@RemoPihel Not really, Tallink Silja has their best ships on the Helsinki-Stockholm route, and Viking line on Turku-Stockholm.

[@vikramcyca5528]

I'd love for you to do more of these videos! This was unexpected and a great resource.

[@GilbertTravels]

That room tour was hysterical, nice one Jeb!

[@ForeverBookish]

I am so happy you made a video about the Greek ferry experience! Greek ferries are one of my favorite things. I even went as this exact ferry for Halloween one year 😂

[@laddcalcagno]

That's more like a mini cruise ship than a ferry! Wow! If you like the relaxation of watching the water go by like that I definitely recommend an actual cruise. I've done a number of them and that's one of my favorite parts.

[@sheungyinhung3625]

Wow! That's an incredible review! There are so many options to do onboard! I think i will DEFINITELY try this when i go to Greece! I even want to visit Greece just to take this ferry! The room is enormous for a 9-hour journey! The food looks adequately acceptable on a short "cruise" like this one. That unidentified dessert is hilarious though! It seems an amazing option to travel to Crete!

[@armyavi8tor]

Flying all over the Greek islands is a great experience I got to do with our carrier during the summers for smart wings before Covid, some of the more challenging approaches and winds into some of these places. Amazing to see the seaborne perspective!

[@bethmoseley1244]

Super helpful! Thanks. This answered so many of my questions. Looking forward to my time in Crete in September.

[@expatchris]

Jeb - great video. I love your airline videos, but adding in these non-airline videos are on point. You should keep in this trend (the train ones got me hooked). One more thing - your videos are very professional and well done.

[@pamgaines970]

Thank you I loved your lux delux room and all the. views. 🥰

[@katpis9121]

Jeb a little Greek secret. When travelling on the Greek ferries you have to seat the spaghetti Bolognese. It’s some of the best meat Sauce u will have. especially on Minoan lines

[@ace-pv4hy]

Κλασσικό και αγαπημένο καραβίσιο φαγητό 🍻💙🇬🇷

[@ipertatosellinas615]

its so good it can 1v1 my Grandma's Spaghetti Bolognese :D

[@Zambi75]

Is this the start of Jeb cruise and ferry reviews? I’d love that!

[@jessicabredesen432]

You should do the Washington State ferries and the BC Ferries in the Puget Sound area next!

[@zork999]

We took the equivalent of the Lux Deluxe cabin overnight from Athens to Chania on the western end of Crete. So nice to sleep in a huge bed on a ferry and cheap at that. Very little extra over sitting up in the equivalent of an airline seat all night. The Greek islands have some legendarily bad airports so taking the ferry is a great alternative.

[@giwrgostragoulias7981]

indeed airports were and are bad at least those that arent owen by Fraport

[@AA_8184_1]

I always like to take a ferry when that’s an option! What a great value for that beautiful cabin!

[@EdwardTravels]

When we were in Athens we took the Blue Star Ferry to Mykonos The seats were very comfortable and we had a great trip. Next time we are in Greece we will have to try this line. Thanks for posting 🚢

[@anastasiossarikas5510]

The "unidentified dessert" that you mentioned is called "kidoni" - preserve of quince - an odd, unusual, fruit that is delicious and fragrant. Nice to sweeten the palate after any meal.

[@telosfd]

Superb video! Crossing street, need five stars that gives you the first taste of the adventure!

[@lauriehamilton2436]

Thanks for the video Jeb! I love your content, you present so well in all of your videos... I laughed so much with your room tour commentary of "all the things you can do", the editing was hilarious HAHAHA!

[@mariak4045]

i have taken Anek boats it was 2001 but this Minoan is the best one as well as Blue Ferry since then Greek boats have been dramatically improved i recommend it

[@cobrahl5584]

my friend this cruise is fast of the world and luxury ferry boat of the word nice video

[@Markmeister1989]

You should come to Sweden and try one of the cruiseferries m/s Silja Symphony/Silja Serenade and m/s Viking Grace. Especially Silja Symphony and Silja Serenade, they have great suites onboard (some with balconies) and a lounge only for people who have suites. And the ships themselves are more cruiseship like than the Minoan Lines. Silja Symphony and Serenade serve the Stockholm-Åland Islands-Helsinki route.

[@panagiotismatziounis4778]

Great video. Taking the ferry in Greece is the ultimate greek holiday .... and where is the flight review to greece ? 😀

[@jvstcu76]

Outstanding review. I have always jumped at the chance of traveling by ferry if its available. Years ago, I would book a room on the night ferry from Hong Kong to Macao. It was an old ship that took a little over 3 hours. You could sleep in your room after arrival until departing in the morning thus not having to get a hotel room in Macao. The high speed Boeing hydrofoil was a fun way to come back to Hong Kong and took only a little over 1 hour. Nowadays you can just drive over under an hour. I miss that old fashioned way to travel. It felt like embarking on an exciting journey and made me imagine what the area was like in in the 1930's. I love the history of Hong Kong. It has always been my favorite city in the world. Thanks Jeb for bringing back some wonderful memories for me. 👍❤🛳🙏🌎

[@robertrobnett1143]

Wow!! I need to redo my trip as a backpacker in the 70's!! Spent a month on Paros recuperating from N Africa...I'm ready to go again and you helped motivate me!!

[@paolinellilorenzo]

Very beautiful ferry. Aegean sea is always so Blue. Fantastic.

[@croberts709]

I think that dessert was honey with yogurt. It was served often when we were in Greece. I loved it!

[@oanamanole9005]

Thank youuuu! I was thinking of booking it and just wanted to see how it looks like. It sounds great! I'll definitely be going for it

[@Beck248]

Reminds me of when I take the SS Badger across Lk. Mich instead of driving ☺️ That’s a fun 4 hours!

[@wannabedal-adx458]

Jeb, great video as always. I took a ferry from Norfolk, VA to Chania, Crete at least 3 times!!!! Though I didn't have your room, the food was not much better, no beer, and I could've flown there because we brought an airport with us!!!! Still exciting nonetheless and I agree looking out and watching the sea and islands pass by is relaxing!!

[@asishdas5179]

Wonderful experience !

[@hollyvasquez2087]

You should try the Alaska Marine Highway from Seattle to Seward and the train onward to Anchorage and then onto Fairbanks.

[@jt98116]

A great vlog as usual and a nice variation from flight content. 👍 Hope to get to Crete on next trip to Greece!

[@ryanfrisby7389]

That is very cool Jeb!

[@Prem-be5kg]

Another amazing video as always! Awesome job! See you on the sea’s! 😉

[@richardc488]

Thank you for your service!

[@EmperorAst]

The unidentified desert was probably "gluko tou koutaliou - karpouzi" which is a type of a sugary treat made with fruits and in your case the fruit was watermelon. It's quite a traditional type of treat for guests.

[@OVTraveller]

Thank you Jeb for sharing this latest international adventure. I and all your Australian compatriots will now have serious travel envy. Last visit to Greece and Crete finished with a high speed ferry ride from Crete to Santorini. After 16 years the memory still brings back happy thoughts. Hope yours will similarly last a long time. Cheers and look forward to seeing you, Dennis and all the others in the sky and for helping us in these difficult times with current trips or past videos to share.

[@PapaG603]

Awesome been on that boat..Just jumped here from your United Hub marathon.

[@davidwolf226]

To be honest, I've never heard of such a thing as a "luxury" ferry before. Good for you, Jeb.

[@glengamble526]

The Japanese have some nice ones, actually. And the phrase ‘luxury’ is relative: a typical ferry ride means a plastic seat and food vending machines. So I think even minimal extra amenities count as ‘luxury.

[@robloxfunnyu303]

Man im greek and i have travelled over 200 times because their crew is amazing

[@BreadBreeder42]

I would love to see more such videos. Just toooooo ossum!

[@anniethecat1046]

I’m from crete and evry time I go to see my grandma and anclue I travel with Minoan lines I have been travelling 2 times with the Minoan lines ❤️❤️💙💙 is the most amazing boat 🛥

[@cpn.1772]

Cool vid.🤘 Hope you make more ferry and Cruise videos

[@demitripapadopoulos974]

Milos is the best island in Greece and one of the most hidden gems in the whole world

[@Dtheo444]

Nice video 👍 i have experienced this root many times and what you say is very acurate

[@jimboshizz]

I took the ferry from Copenhagen to Oslo, definitely worth trying!

[@chrisdim6708]

I was working on the sister ship Knossos Palace in the summer of 2007, on route from Patras (Greece) to Ancona (Italy). I stayed almost 3 months and it was hard work but good money. During the initial tour we got by one of the officers, I remember him saying the following which I found really funny. "This ship is Italian and that tells you all you need to know. Meaning, it's cheap, it's fast, and it's a shity built."

[@steelepls]

Jeb your friend from Charlotte would watch plane or ship trips, even go kart trips if you do one because you always do something neat and never disappoint. Take care and God bless.

[@stewartmackay]

Good report, well made & enjoyable. I'm a Scottish guy who lives on the Greek island of Rhodes. Whenever I go to Athens I tend to fly, simply because the flight is 50 minutes, but if you take the ferry from Rhodes to Athens it can take up to 12 hours because it stops at quite a few islands. It's more expensive to fly, around €120 return from Rhodes-Athens, but much much faster. I do like ferries though.

[@BoatheadMan]

I usually travel by minoan or blue star to athens from crete. an excellent choice

[@charlescampion9898]

Lovely trip, but,but ,but: Her-a-klion, with the stress on the A ! Love your videos all the same...!

[@rebeccaspear3200]

It's the new island hopper!!!

[@LisaMarli]

Ferries like this are a great way to get around Island Countries. Japan has a lot of great ferries too. For people who are traveling without cars, it isn't the fastest, but it is the most relaxing. And if you just book passage without a room, cheaper than flying.

[@georgiosrinakakis934]

έχω κάνει τόσες φορές αυτό το ταξίδι που μόνο στην ιδέα να μπω (στα κατά τα άλλα υπέροχα πλοία των Μινωικών) με στρεσάρει. Το αεροπλάνο με διαφορά το καλύτερο

[@TheFkryrtsv]

That dessert is called majoun (at least what i think it is spelled in english), it is served in Cyprus too. Made from peels from fruits. arguably very yummy stuff :)

[@wannabedal-adx458]

HE should've finished off with some Uzzo!! 🤣 but then he would have never finished the video!!!

[@billyhall6904]

Great video Jeb!!! I love the variety and seeing where you go! Please do more of these trip reports whenever you go on a plane, train, or boat again!

[@peterblackmore7560]

FYI, the Ferry looks like an Austral boat which are produced in Fremantle, West Australia. They have MTU engines (owned by Rolls Royce) and the Rolls Royce waterjet propulsion unit. Love your train and ship trips in addtion to the normal air trips. Keep up the great work!

[@tolissailor]

Actually no, this is part of a series of vessels built by Fincantieri in the early 2000s. Similar vessels operate or used to, at least, in the Adriatic routes as well between Greece and Italy. Please also keep in mind that these vessels are now 20+ years old... I have travelled with one of these in various occasions since 2004 and it was the best one could get at that time, by far

[@peterblackmore7560]

@@tolissailor Whoops - My mistake! 🤔

[@dba750]

I really enjoyed this, especially with a spattering of humor

[@scottvogel8477]

More of these every so often would be cool.

[@larrydamelio3975]

Excellent! Great review! Jeb Score right on track!

[@paulcaswell2813]

Best of the lot (jointly with the Knossos Palace, obviously). Easily the finest ferries on which I've ever travelled. As for crew: utterly superb, there when needed, invisible when not. Just as they should be!

[@harmandros]

I think your sweet was pergamond preserve !!!!

[@jf6395]

l love your ferry and train videos!!!!!

[@andreadaponte6675]

we could drive litterally crazy, in order to satisfy the expectations of usually drunk american/british clients, usally arrogant, so I understand perfectly our greek collegues. Btw: the tour was supernice, thank You Jeb!

[@glengamble526]

Jeb’s an exception to the rule and a nice guy, but the typical American tourist is usually difficult, as they expect everywhere in the world to be like America-and for everyone to speak English. I’ve worked on cruise ships, trust me…I know.

[@richardmaccready9636]

Any thought given to review the Key West ferry that runs to Ft. Myers and back?

[@heathertruskinger6214]

I am sooo jealous ! What a brilliant day cruise to take 🧡

[@professorr.5427]

Another very pleasant journey : Patras, Greece to Ancona, Italy 👋👋

[@60frederick]

The travel by ship is so peaceful. Will you take the ship from the USA to Europe? I have the dream of travelling from Rotterdam, The Netherlands, to Japan by a container Shop. Or taking the train from Zurich, Switzerland, to Moscow, Russia, to change to the TransSib train to Vladivostok where I can take the ferry to Niigata, Japan... Thank you very much, Jeb, for sharing your awesome video with us.

[@nikosmatsis1772]

You do not save too much time if you fly to herakleion. Athens to Airport: 1 hour travel Airport to flight departure: 2 hours Flight to Herakleion: 1 hour plus baggage delivery Taxi to Herakleion: 20 min. So 4 to 5 hours to get to your destination by plane. Plus all the airport security hassle, long lines etc. Makes the ferry option very appealing.

[@koliniatisprivatecompany7799]

Yeah, but add the trip to Pireaus, about the same time as the airport from about half of Athens. Wait time at the port before boarding, especially if you have luggage. Then waiting to pick up your luggage from the ruck after the trip, and most of the things you say take time by boat as well. Depending on how far the airport or the port is from your house, and how far is your destination from the port or Airport in Herakleion. For instance from my house in Athens it takes less time to get to the airport than the port, during normal hours. During rush hour, it's no contest, airport wins easily. So it's definitely faster by plane. Way faster. The only reason to take the boat, would be if you have lots of luggage, or a car. (And of course to save money)

[@ΓιάννηςΕπιτροπάκης]

Airport to flight departure 2 Hours?????? No-way, except if you want to spend 1h+ in duty free stores. You can easily arrive 30min before flight and be on time to the gate if you don't have luggage to give. If you have luggage to give lets say 1h before flight Flight to Heraklion 40min + luggage delivery I would say 3 hours MAX.

[@ryansofly]

I actually have a genuine fear of a cabin room on a ferry. So I'll just watch your video and live vicariously through you. Great video though!

[@furdiebant]

Looks nice

[@Artevelde2024]

Amazing ferry! Loved when I got the chance to travel with her! Surprisingly enough, even the “non deluxe” cabins are very spacious and comfortable. And another thing (maybe someone else already mentioned it) : in Greece we don’t have terminals for the ferries. So no special embarkation for passengers and cars. And it’s not Minoan’s fault or any company’s. So I feel 0 stars for that is kind of unfair.

[@nickkostakis9600]

Great show ! good to know thank you

[@patgavros3492]

Can you tell us more about the hotel you stayed at in Crete that was within walking distance of the ferry? I'm very interested.

[@jonpatterson]

Another great video. If you ever make it to Saint Pierre and Miquelon, North America's largest ferry the Atlantic Vision runs right next door between Argentia, Newfoundland and North Sydney, NS.

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

Great vlog as always! You rock!

[@vacancyinterest4557]

1:33 Thank you for your sacrifice Jeb, it must be tough. Excellent Greek pronunciation of the city Heraklion....like hearing a native speaker saying the word, no-one would understand the difference.

[@katpis9121]

Oh man so awesome!! I was probably there the same time you were. I was in Chania for 6 days visiting family. We got the luxurious berth and loved it! So cheap considering what you get

[@kreb7]

I'm surprised on the of Minoan service, theyr realy good my sister always been complementary been to Creta several times over the past fiew years but not this summer.

[@ChrisAndEmilie]

Definitely looks more luxurious than the SuperFast Ferry we took from Patra, Greece to Bari, Italy! But our overnight ferry was quite an adventure!

[@ttheone3518]

if you think this was huge, i reccomend taking a trip with the Color Line Ferry down from Oslo to Kiel and back! it's an amazing journey, and feels like you're on a cruise ship, even though it's a normal trip between Norway and Germany!

[@carkeynosgr2788]

True but if you complain about anything the crew might tie you and throw you to the sea...Scary experience

[@stephanst]

hop on a trip with Color Line from Oslo to Kiel. One of the biggest car ferries, but the onboard experience is more like cruise ship

[@nektse2462]

Best choice yo visit crete with minoan lines

[@kevanhubbard9673]

There's a metro, and mainline train, from Athens to Piraeus.Piraeus is technically a separate city from Athens but it's like a suburb as both are joined up by urban sprawl.Those ferries go about a 15 minutes walk from the 2 Piraeus rail stations.

[@katherinelarracey4671]

Piraeus is not like a suburb of Athens at all,is tottaly separate city

[@ZAMUSUOMI]

If you sometime visit nordic countries i would definitely suggest trying Silja Line ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm or to the other way. The ships on that route are so called "cruise ferries" which are like ferries but remind more of cruise ship inside.

[@steviec8370]

Great video and heads up thanks a bunch

[@jamesrobinson9194]

Ferry nice video!