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nadellii

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According to ferry hopper, the following groups are eligible for a discount with most ferry companies. I’m not sure what the documentation process is for verifying these statuses, so if anyone has experience please let us know! 😊
  • Toddlers (-100%)
  • Children (-50%)
  • Permanent residents of islands (holders of Unique Islander Number)
  • Students of Greek Public Universities (-50%)
  • People with disabilities (-50%)
 
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My daughters are university students outside of Greece but they were eligible for the 50% discount too. I believe you have to register online and pay some nominal amount then use that as proof of your full time university student status.
 
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My daughters are university students outside of Greece but they were eligible for the 50% discount too. I believe you have to register online and pay some nominal amount then use that as proof of your full time university student status.
That’s very helpful!! 😊 I assumed it was only available for Greek students
 
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This is interesting. I should check on this when I am riding the ferry to make sure there aren't any discounts available! Good tip.
 
Some ferry companies offer discounts for students, large families, disabled passengers, and military personnel, but finding all the available deals can take time. I’ve found that prodiscountden.com is a helpful site for spotting discount options on Greek ferries. It collects different offers in one place, so you don’t have to check each ferry company's website separately. Always double-check with the ferry operator to ensure the discount applies to your ticket.
 
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