Golden Star Ferries’ HSC GOLDEN PRINCESS (ex-GOTLANDIA II) is currently undergoing sea trials in the Saronic Gulf before entering service in Hellenic Coastal Shipping. The vessel is expected to replace her fleetmate HSC SUPEREXPRESS. She was purchased from Swedish owner Gotlandsbolaget AB in May 2023 and was built in Italy in 2006. The ship has a capacity of 900 passengers and 160 cars, and she will operate at 32 knots.
Photo: Kostas Papadopoulos
It is reported that Golden Star Ferries’ HSC GOLDEN PRINCESS (ex-GOTLANDIA II) will likely be tested on the same route as her fleet mate HSC SUPEREXPRESS — Rafina–Tinos–Mykonos–Paros–Naxos–Santorini — in September.
The vessel is currently receiving her new livery at the Perama repair zone, where additional crew cabins are also being installed. She was purchased from Swedish operator Gotlandsbolaget AB in May 2023 and was built in Italy in 2006.
HSC GOLDEN PRINCESS has a capacity for 900 passengers and 160 cars, and will operate at a service speed of 32 knots.
Photo: Kostas Papadopoulos
In July 2025, Golden Star Ferries’ HSC GOLDEN PRINCESS (ex-GOTLANDIA II) entered the PIRAEUS II dry dock in the Perama Repair Zone for scheduled maintenance and repairs, due to continue until 8 August.
Acquired from Sweden’s Gotlandsbolaget AB in May 2023, she is intended to enter domestic service in Greece. Built in Italy in 2006, she can carry 900 passengers and 160 cars, and will sail at 32 knots.
Photo: Kostas Papadopoulos
