Feb 17 • 09:32 UTC 🇬🇷 Greece Naftemporiki

Severe Weather: No Ferry Services to Zakynthos, Kefalonia, and Ithaca

Severe weather conditions in the Ionian Islands have led to the cancellation of multiple ferry services, affecting transportation to Zakynthos, Kefalonia, and Ithaca.

Severe weather has created significant issues for maritime transportation in the Ionian Islands of Greece, with many ferry services canceled due to strong winds. The cancellations include routes from Zakynthos to Kyllini as well as from Kyllini to Zakynthos, impacting travel plans for passengers. In addition, connections to Ithaca are disrupted as ferry services from Poros to Ithaca and vice versa have also been canceled.

Travelers are advised to contact local agencies for updates regarding the status of ferry services or to visit the official website of the ferry company for timely information. The disruptions have led to frustrations among passengers, particularly those planning trips to the popular tourist destinations of Zakynthos, Kefalonia, and Ithaca. The ferry company is offering options for passengers to change their tickets for upcoming services.

The situation underscores the vulnerability of transport networks to extreme weather conditions, particularly in island regions where ferry services are essential for connectivity. As weather conditions are expected to continue affecting maritime travel, the local authorities will likely monitor the situation closely, and travelers should be prepared for potential further disruptions in their travel plans to and from the Ionian Islands.

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