February 22, 2026
According to recent information, Kerkyra Lines has proceeded with the purchase of the hydrofoil vessel FLYING DOLPHIN VENUS I. The same sources indicate that FLYING DOLPHIN 17 will also join Kerkyra Lines.
The vessel has been renamed PAXOS ISLAND II and is expected to depart for the island of Corfu in the coming days. She previously served on the Piraeus–Aegina–Agistri route and belonged to Aegean Flying Dolphins.
She was built in Georgia in 1981 by Ordzhonikidze Works. Her capacity is 100 passengers, and she operates at speeds of up to 30 knots.
Photo: Mike Louagie
