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Ferry Kissamos Delayed After Medical Emergency Forces Port Return

Wednesday, 1 July 2026/Source: Haniotika Nea/1 min read

The passenger and vehicle ferry Kissamos experienced a delayed arrival at Souda port, near Chania in northwestern Crete. After departing from Piraeus, the vessel returned to port to disembark a 25-year-old passenger who required urgent medical attention. The delay affected the ship's scheduled arrival time on the Piraeus to Crete route. Travelers planning to arrive or depart via Souda port on this service should anticipate potential schedule disruptions and check with their ferry operator for updated departure and arrival times. Souda is one of the main ferry entry points to western Crete, serving passengers traveling from Athens to the Chania region.

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