Greek Ferry Status
Sailing ban

Sailing ban, 1–3 April 2026

The Greek coast guard stopped ships from leaving port because of strong winds.
Detected automatically from press reports and ship positions; not yet reviewed by hand.

We started recording ship positions on 8 October 2026, so for this date we only have press reports, not departure counts.

As it happened

Greek press headlines, translated automatically. Red: ban announced or extended. Green: lifted.

  • A ban on sailing remains in force in many parts of the country, as winds are blowing at speeds of up to 9 Beaufort - Which routes are closed and when are the restrictions in Piraeus expected to be gradually lifted?To Vima, 1 Apr, 16:56
  • Flight disruptions and ships stranded in ports due to gale-force winds – Visibility at Heraklion Airport did not exceed 200 metres - All schools in Crete will be closed tomorrowProtothema, 1 Apr, 20:57
  • SOS for ferry passengers – Which ferries are still in port – The ‘crucial’ times for Piraeus and CreteTo Vima, 2 Apr, 08:08
  • Changes to ferry services from the port of Piraeus; ferries are currently moored at Rafina and LavrioProtothema, 2 Apr, 13:57

All disruptions