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Greece ferry seasickness warnings grow as Meltemi winds hit Cyclades
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Key Points:
- Tourists traveling on Greece's high-speed ferries report rough rides and frequent seasickness, with some vessels earning the nickname "vomit comet" due to turbulent conditions and widespread nausea.
- High-speed ferries, popular for cutting travel times between islands like Athens and the Cyclades, can reach speeds of 40-50 knots but are more susceptible to rough seas, especially during seasonal Meltemi winds.
- Despite social media complaints, some travel experts argue that these rough experiences are not increasingly common but are amplified by the surge in tourism and online sharing.
- Travel advisers recommend alternative travel methods, such as flying to islands with airports, to avoid the discomfort and unpredictability of high-speed ferry rides amid challenging weather conditions.
- Greece’s tourism continues to grow significantly, with Santorini alone attracting millions of visitors, but the rapid increase in travelers may contribute to more reports of difficult ferry crossings.
