Aegean Speed Lines
Who they were
Aegean Speed Lines was a Greek ferry company founded in 2005 as a joint venture between Sea Containers and the Eugenides Group, which became the main owner the following year. It focused on the western Cyclades, the chain of islands running south-west from Piraeus through Serifos and Sifnos to Milos and Kimolos. These islands draw travellers looking for quieter beaches and villages than Mykonos or Santorini.
The company started with one high speed catamaran, Speedrunner I, and later ran several Speedrunner vessels. It sold them over the years, and in 2022 it sold its last one, Speedrunner III, to Seajets, citing fuel costs and the effect of the pandemic on high speed services. Seajets renamed the ship Speedrunner Jet.
Aegean Sea Lines and the end of service
In 2023 the company renamed itself Aegean Sea Lines and switched to a conventional ferry, buying the former Viking Line ship Rosella and renaming her Anemos. Anemos sailed Piraeus–Serifos–Sifnos–Milos and carried cars as well as foot passengers.
In June 2026 Aegean Sea Lines announced the sale of Anemos to Seajets, saying that conditions on the western Cyclades routes made it impractical to continue. The ship was delivered to Seajets on 30 July 2026, and the company no longer runs any ferries. If you see Aegean Speed Lines or Aegean Sea Lines on an old timetable or booking site, check that the sailing really exists before you plan around it.
Getting to the western Cyclades now
Serifos, Sifnos and Milos still have good connections from Piraeus:
- Seajets runs high speed boats from Piraeus to Serifos, Sifnos, Kythnos and Milos, and a summer line that continues from Milos to Folegandros, Ios and Santorini. In summer 2026 the fastest boat reached Milos in 2 h 10 min to 2 h 45 min.
- Fast Ferries runs the conventional Dionisios Solomos from Piraeus at 07:00 via Kythnos, Serifos, Sifnos and Milos, continuing to Kimolos, Folegandros, Sikinos, Ios and Santorini.
- Minoan Lines and ANEK Lines / Blue Star Ferries call at Milos every night on their overnight ships from Piraeus to Crete, arriving in the small hours.
The high speed boats are seasonal, roughly April to October. In winter the conventional ferries are the only option. See our Athens to Milos, Athens to Serifos and Athens to Sifnos pages for times and fares, and the operator pages for Seajets and Fast Ferries.
Booking tips
The western Cyclades are a popular long-weekend trip for Athenians, so Friday and Sunday sailings fill first in summer. Mid-week departures are easier to book. The meltemi, the strong north wind of July and August, can cancel or delay high speed boats, while the big conventional ferries usually keep sailing. Leave a buffer day before a flight home.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Aegean Speed Lines still operate?
- No. Aegean Speed Lines renamed itself Aegean Sea Lines in 2023 and ran the conventional ferry Anemos on the Piraeus–Serifos–Sifnos–Milos route. In June 2026 it sold Anemos, its only ship, to Seajets, which ended the company's ferry operations.
- What happened to the Speedrunner catamarans?
- The company sold its ships one by one. Its last high speed vessel, Speedrunner III, was sold to Seajets in 2022 and now sails as Speedrunner Jet. Seajets also bought the conventional ferry Anemos in 2026 and planned to use it on Lavrio–North Aegean routes.
- Who sails to Serifos, Sifnos and Milos now?
- Seajets runs the high speed boats from Piraeus to the western Cyclades. Fast Ferries runs a daytime conventional ferry via Kythnos, Serifos and Sifnos to Milos, and the overnight Minoan Lines and ANEK/Blue Star ships to Crete call at Milos every night. The conventional ferries carry cars.
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