Welcome Pickups and Golden Star Ferries team up in order to offer a more complete and stress-free travel experience for people exploring the Greek islands. Travellers can now book their transfer to and from the port with Welcome Pickups, when they book their trip to the islands with Golden Star Ferries. This can be done either through the dedicated page on the Golden Star Ferries website or through the booking confirmation email that travellers receive when they complete an online booking.

About Golden Star Ferries

Golden Star Ferries started operating in Greece in 2011 with a goal to offer a safe, comfortable and consistent transfer service to passengers and vehicles travelling to the Greek islands. Despite the difficult times and highly competitive climate, Golden Star Ferries have managed to establish their presence in Greek coastal shipping , working methodically and with dedication. Their efforts and contribution to the coastal shipping sector were recognised by the Lloyd’s List by awarding Golden Star Ferries the “Passenger Line of the Year” award in 2017.


Golden Star Ferries ships are a great choice for travellers . The fleet consists of two luxury ferry boats, Superferry and Superferry II, and four high speed vessels, Super Speed, Super Cat, the popular Superrunner and the ultra luxury catamaran Super Express . Golden Star Ferries’ fleet is constantly growing and improving.

Find out more: https://goldenstarferries.gr/en/

About Welcome Pickups 

Founded in 2015 in Athens, Greece, Welcome Pickups goes above and beyond the commoditised transfer service. It’s the first company to deliver a complete, in-destination travel experience. From the moment a traveller arrives at a new destination, until their return journey home, Welcome Pickups accommodates all their travel needs (including transfers, travel products, sightseeing trips, information) in the easiest, friendliest and most personalised way possible. 

Welcome has safely transported more than 3 million travellers in 56 destinations around the world, including 1 million travellers in 2019 alone. 93% of those who travel with Welcome Pickups have rated its service as “Excellent” in TripAdvisor, making Welcome the new standard for in-destination travel services.

Find out more: www.welcomepickups.com

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Welcome Pickups is a leading ground transportation solution, offering travellers the best end-to-end in-destination experience. Beyond our transfer services and sightseeing rides, the technology we provide and the data we collect enables our trusted drivers, accommodation providers and partners to seamlessly enhance and personalise a travellers entire stay.