Knossos-Palace Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

In a shocking turn of events, a 75-year-old Greek passenger aboard the 'Knossos Palace' passed away early on the morning of March 30, 2025. The Tzelepi Port Authority received an alarming report from a crew member, who discovered the elderly woman unconscious in her cabin while the vessel was en route to Piraeus. Upon arrival at the port, emergency services swiftly transported her to the Piraeus General Hospital Tzaneio, where she was sadly pronounced dead. Authorities from the 1st Tzelepi Port Department of the Piraeus Central Port Authority have launched a preliminary investigation into the incident and have ordered an autopsy to be conducted at the Piraeus Forensic Service, seeking to determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.

On the evening of May 4, 2024, a critical situation unfolded aboard the ferry 'Knossos Palace' during its scheduled voyage from Heraklion to Milos and Piraeus. The Unified Center for Coordination of Search and Rescue (SAR) in Heraklion received a distress call from the vessel’s Master, reporting that a 9-year-old passenger needed urgent medical attention. In response, the ferry promptly returned to Heraklion, allowing the young patient to disembark safely. An ambulance was immediately on hand to transport the child to the University General Hospital of Heraklion, where vital first aid was administered. Following this emergency, the 'Knossos Palace' resumed its journey, carrying 119 crew members and 951 passengers as it set sail towards Milos.

On the evening of April 1, 2024, a distressing incident occurred aboard the ferry 'Knossos Palace', which was en route to the scenic Greek islands of Milos and Heraklion. The Central Port Authority of Piraeus received notification from the vessel's Master regarding an 18-year-old female passenger who sustained injuries after falling on board. The situation necessitated urgent medical intervention. Promptly, the 'Knossos Palace' altered its course and returned to Piraeus, where the young woman was safely disembarked. Emergency medical services were on hand and transported her to the Piraeus Zaneio General Hospital for further evaluation and treatment. The Port Authority has initiated a preliminary investigation into the incident to ensure passenger safety and address any underlying issues.