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January 2016
Founded
The Beginning of Blue Sky

Blue Sky was founded by visionary Captain Christos Kassandrinós. In the same month, the company reached an agreement to purchase a vessel that was exceptionally large by Thassos standards. The ship had a capacity of 150 passengers, while the largest vessel operating on the island at the time could carry only 49. The ship was purchased from Kalymnos and renamed from Mikros Kosmos 1 to Blue Sky 1.

June 2016
Launch
A New Era Arrives

After undergoing extensive reconstruction in Kalymnos, the vessel arrived in Thassos, redefining the standards of maritime tourism on the island. Blue Sky 1 completed its first official voyage on June 12, 2016, departing from Potos, Thassos.

June 2017
Innovation
First Sunset Cruises

The company tested the Sunset Cruise route for the first time, operating twice a week from the port of Potos. The route was very well received and showed strong performance.

Expansion
Strategic Fleet Growth
Strategic Fleet Growth

As part of a strategic growth plan, the company reached an agreement to acquire a competing company based in Limenaria, Thassos, known as Daily Cruise Ionio. The company owned the vessel Ionio, which was subsequently renamed Blue Sky 2.

January 2020
Transformation
A Modern Vessel Emerges

A full reconstruction of Blue Sky 2 began. The vessel was transformed into the most modern and contemporary daily cruise ship of its kind in Thassos.

June 2020
Resilience
Navigating the Pandemic

The company was significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Operations continued exclusively from the port of Limenaria using the ultra-modern Blue Sky 2, while Blue Sky 1 remained out of service.

June 2021
Revival
Full Fleet Returns

The company decided to operate both vessels again, departing from both Potos and Limenaria. Blue Sky 2 returned to service first, followed by Blue Sky 1. During this season, the company introduced the Around the Island route for the first time, which proved to be extremely successful.

October 2022
Vision
Designing the Future

The company made the strategic decision to design and construct a new high-speed cruiser, measuring 35 meters in length with a capacity of 300 passengers and a speed protocol of 28 knots. The vessel, to be named Blue Sky 3, was planned to operate routes to Mount Athos, Samothrace, and Lemnos. All designs and licenses were approved; however, the project has been placed on hold for the time being.

 

October 2023
Partnership
Introducing a Glass-Bottom Experience

The company reached an agreement to charter a brand-new vessel built in 2022, which had not yet completed any commercial voyages. This vessel stands out due to its glass-bottom design, allowing passengers to admire the seabed of Thassos. The ship is 20 meters long and can accommodate up to 129 passengers on deck. The vessel is named E/G–T/R LORETTA and was scheduled to operate cruises from Limenaria, Thassos, for the upcoming tourist season.

 

June 2024
Growth
New Routes, New Experiences

E/G–T/R LORETTA completed its first commercial voyage from Limenaria, Thassos. The company also introduced two new routes:

-A three-hour cruise, operating twice a week, featuring seabed viewing and swimming stops, operated by E/G–T/R LORETTA

-A six-hour “Blue Lagoon” cruise, departing from the port of Skala Kallirachi and operated by E/G–T/R Blue Sky 2

 

August 22, 2024
Challenge
Navigating Operational Restrictions

The company received an official order from the Port Authority prohibiting routes to the south, southeast, and northeast of Thassos due to multiple complaints filed by an unwanted competing company. This restriction affected all cruise companies on the island, including the complainants themselves. As a result, routes such as the Around Thassos, Salonikiό, Giola, and Alykes could not be operated, and all cruises were limited to western and northwestern areas of the island.

 

September 2024
Acquisition
LORETTA Becomes Blue Sky 4

The company reached an agreement to purchase LORETTA, officially acquiring the vessel. It was renamed Blue Sky 4, and its branding, colors, and insignia were fully updated.

 

January 2025
Reinforcement
Fleet Fully Upgraded

The company made the decision to carry out a complete reconstruction of its entire fleet. Additional and upgraded safety equipment was installed to allow vessels to operate all previously restricted routes as well as open-sea routes. The reconstruction process lasted approximately four months. All vessels received full seaworthiness certification and were declared fully operational.

Blue Sky is currently the only company on the island whose vessels are certified to operate all routes and access every area of Thassos.

 

August 2025
Strategy
Expanding Under New Brands

For purely strategic reasons, the company acquired the competing company Axion Esti, which owned the vessel Axion Esti. The company was renamed Thassos Cruises Axion Esti, and the vessel was renamed Panagia Axion Esti. For the 2026 season, the company planned to operate under two commercial brands.

The vessel Panagia Axion Esti will operate the new Traditional Trip routes from Limenaria, Thassos:

-First route: 09:00–15:00

-Second route: 15:45 until sunset

These routes will operate daily from June 1.

 

November 2025
Charter
Strategic Port Operations

The company reached an agreement with another maritime company operating from the Port of Thassos for the chartering of E/G–T/R Blue Sky 2 at a highly favorable rate. For the next two seasons, 2026 and 2027, the vessel will operate routes from the Port of Thassos under a different name and branding.

 

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