August Exodus: Over 27,000 Passengers Depart Greek Ports

August vacationers are flocking to the Greek islands, creating a surge in passenger traffic at the ports of Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio. On Saturday, August 22, the Hellenic Coast Guard anticipated heightened activity, with measures in place to facilitate smooth departures.

Based on advance bookings, Piraeus port was set to handle 24 sailings with an estimated 16,546 passengers. Ferries to the Saronic Gulf islands numbered 57, carrying an anticipated 4,242 passengers. Rafina expected 14 sailings and 4,913 passengers, while Lavrio planned eight departures for 1,343 passengers. In total, Saturday's reservations reached 27,044 passengers.

The travel rush was also set to continue on Sunday, August 23. Piraeus had 23 scheduled sailings for 14,911 passengers, and the Saronic Gulf routes anticipated 59 departures for 4,390 passengers. Rafina expected 15 ships and 4,223 passengers, with Lavrio planning 13 departures for 1,132 passengers, totaling 24,656 reservations for the day.

Friday, August 21, also experienced substantial traffic. Piraeus saw 22 departures and 16,306 passengers, while the Saronic Gulf routes had 60 departures and 10,533 passengers. Rafina recorded 19 departures with 7,970 passengers, and Lavrio had 12 departures carrying 2,991 passengers. The total number of passengers departing from these four port fronts on Friday was 37,800.