Ferry Strikes Rafina Port Breakwater, Disrupts Island Routes

Tuesday, 9 June 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

On the evening of Monday, June 8, the passenger and vehicle ferry Andros King struck the pier at Rafina port, near Athens, splitting the breakwater in two. The vessel was carrying passengers and vehicles at the time of the incident. Rafina is a key departure point for ferry routes to several Greek islands. Travelers planning to use ferry connections through Rafina should check with their ferry operator for updates on port operations and potential schedule disruptions. No details on casualties or vessel damage have been confirmed at this stage. Passengers already in Crete or traveling between Cretan ports are not directly affected, but those routing through Rafina on multi-leg journeys should monitor announcements from ANEK Lines, Seajets, or their relevant carrier before travel.