FLYING DOLPHIN XVII (ΦΛΑΪΝΓΚ ΝΤΟΛΦΙΝ XVII)
-Hellenic Seaways
Built in 1984 (age 40). Registered in Piraeus. Current line: None (under refit in Perama)
The hydrofoil FLYING DOLPHIN XVII was built in Georgia (then part of the Soviet Union) in 1984, for the Greek hydrofoil company Ceres Flying Dolphins, joining alongside her sister ship, the FLYING DOLPHIN XVIII. She has spent her entire career on the Saronic Gulf, on the Piraeus-Aegina-Agistri-Poros-Hydra-Ermioni-Spetses-Porto Cheli line. In 1999 Ceres Flying Dolphins was transferred to Minoan Flying Dolphins, which became Hellas Flying Dolphins in 2002 and then was renamed Hellenic Seaways in 2005. Despite these changes, the hydrofoil remained on the Saronic Gulf, always on the Piraeus-Aegina-Agistri-Poros-Hydra-Ermioni-Spetses-Porto Cheli line. Even though she was supposed to be retired in 2014 because of the completion of her 30 years of service, Hellenic Seaways was granted a one-year extension for both her and the FLYING DOLPHIN XVIII. Then, even though her service was due to end in 2015, the hydrofoil was again granted an indefinite extension, allowing her to continue her operations on the Saronic Gulf. In 2022, following the arrival of the three newly-built aero high speed catamarans of Hellenic Seaways, she was withdrawn from service and was laid-up in Perama.
PHOTOS (2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021):
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII leaving the port of Piraeus. This was her first season under telephone service company Cosmote's sponsorship, which was used as the livery of all Hellenic Seaways high speed craft (7/2013).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII ready to dock in the corner of the E8 gate in Piraeus, having just arrived from Aegina (7/2015).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII ready to dock in the corner of the E8 gate in Piraeus, having just arrived from Aegina (7/2015).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII in Piraeus (7/2015).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII leaving Piraeus (7/2015).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII leaving the port of Piraeus (7/2015).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII resting in Piraeus (7/2015).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII resting in Piraeus (7/2015).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII departing from the port of Piraeus (7/2016).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII departing from the port of Piraeus (7/2016).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII departing from the port of Piraeus (7/2016).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII departing from the port of Piraeus (7/2016).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII leaving the port of Piraeus for the Saronic Gulf (7/2016).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII having entered the port of Piraeus (7/2017).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII having entered the port of Piraeus (7/2017).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII having entered the port of Piraeus (7/2017).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII having entered the port of Piraeus (7/2017).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen in Piraeus (7/2017).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen in Piraeus (7/2017).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen in Piraeus (7/2017).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen in Piraeus (7/2017).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII resting in Piraeus during the morning (8/2017).
Crossing the FLYING DOLPHIN XVII on the Saronic Gulf, as she heads from Poros back to Piraeus (9/2017).
Crossing the FLYING DOLPHIN XVII on the Saronic Gulf, as she heads from Poros back to Piraeus (9/2017).
Crossing the FLYING DOLPHIN XVII on the Saronic Gulf, as she heads from Poros back to Piraeus (9/2017).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII on the Saronic Gulf, seen heading from Poros back to Piraeus (9/2017).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII having just entered the port of Piraeus (9/2017).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII having just entered the port of Piraeus (9/2017).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII heading towards her docking spot in Piraeus (9/2017).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII heading towards her docking spot in Piraeus (9/2017).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII heading towards her docking spot in Piraeus (9/2017).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII having just docked in Piraeus (9/2017).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII having just docked in Piraeus (9/2017).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII resting in the port of Piraeus (9/2017).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII departing the port of Piraeus (9/2017).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII departing the port of Piraeus (9/2017).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen in Piraeus (7/2018).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII having exited the port of Piraeus (7/2018).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen departing Piraeus (7/2018).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen departing Piraeus (7/2018).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII preparing to enter the port of Piraeus (8/2018).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII preparing to enter the port of Piraeus (8/2018).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII preparing to enter the port of Piraeus (8/2018).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen heading from Piraeus to Aegina (8/2018).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen heading from Piraeus to Aegina (8/2018).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen heading from Piraeus to Aegina (8/2018).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII en route towards Aegina (8/2018).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII beginning to approach the port of Aegina (8/2018).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII beginning to approach the port of Aegina (8/2018).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII beginning to approach the port of Aegina (8/2018).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII resting in Piraeus (7/2019).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII resting in Piraeus (7/2019).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII resting in Piraeus (7/2019).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen docked in Piraeus (7/2019).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen docked in Piraeus (7/2019).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII resting in Piraeus (8/2019).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII resting in Piraeus (8/2019).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII having just arrived in Piraeus (8/2019).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII docked in Aegina, shortly before her departure to Piraeus (8/2019).
Crossing the FLYING DOLPHIN XVII on the Saronic Gulf, as she heads to Piraeus (8/2019).
Crossing the FLYING DOLPHIN XVII as she heads towards Piraeus (8/2019).
Crossing the FLYING DOLPHIN XVII as she heads towards Piraeus (8/2019).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII moored in Piraeus (8/2019).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen outside of Piraeus, carrying the new Hellenic Seaways which was found on all high speed craft (8/2020).
Crossing the FLYING DOLPHIN XVII as she is seen heading towards the port of Piraeus (8/2020).
Crossing the FLYING DOLPHIN XVII as she is seen heading towards the port of Piraeus (8/2020).
Crossing the FLYING DOLPHIN XVII as she is seen heading towards the port of Piraeus (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII on her way to Piraeus (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII on her way to Piraeus (8/2020).
Crossing the FLYING DOLPHIN XVII as she is seen heading towards Aegina (8/2020).
Crossing the FLYING DOLPHIN XVII as she is seen heading towards Aegina (8/2020).
Crossing the FLYING DOLPHIN XVII as she is seen heading towards Aegina (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII having left Aegina and heading towards Piraeus (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII having left Aegina and heading towards Piraeus (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII having left Aegina and heading towards Piraeus (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII is seen heading towards Aegina (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII is seen heading towards Aegina (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII is seen heading towards Aegina (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII on her way towards the port of Aegina (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII on her way towards the port of Aegina (8/2020).
Crossing the FLYING DOLPHIN XVII on the Saronic Gulf, as she is seen sailing from Aegina to Piraeus (8/2020).
Crossing the FLYING DOLPHIN XVII on the Saronic Gulf, as she is seen sailing from Aegina to Piraeus (8/2020).
Crossing the FLYING DOLPHIN XVII on the Saronic Gulf, as she is seen sailing from Aegina to Piraeus (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen heading towards Piraeus (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen heading towards Piraeus (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII resting in the port of Piraeus (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII resting in the port of Piraeus (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII approaching the port of Aegina (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII approaching the port of Aegina (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII approaching the port of Aegina (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen departing the port of Aegina (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen departing the port of Aegina (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen departing the port of Aegina (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen leaving Aegina and heading towards Agistri (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen leaving Aegina and heading towards Agistri (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen heading towards the port of Piraeus, after having left from Aegina (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen heading towards the port of Piraeus, after having left from Aegina (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen heading towards the port of Piraeus, after having left from Aegina (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII en route towards Piraeus (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII en route towards Piraeus (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII en route towards Piraeus (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII having just arrived in Piraeus (8/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen in Piraeus during the early morning (9/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen in Piraeus (9/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen in Piraeus (9/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen in Piraeus (9/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen docked in Piraeus (9/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen docked in Piraeus (9/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII departing the port of Piraeus (9/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII departing the port of Piraeus (9/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII departing the port of Piraeus (9/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen leaving the port of Piraeus (9/2020).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen in Piraeus (7/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen in Piraeus (7/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen in Piraeus (7/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII docked in Piraeus (7/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII docked in Piraeus (7/2021).
Crossing the FLYING DOLPHIN XVII, as she heads towards Aegina (7/2021).
Crossing the FLYING DOLPHIN XVII, as she heads towards Aegina (7/2021).
Crossing the FLYING DOLPHIN XVII, as she heads towards Aegina (7/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII on her way towards Aegina (7/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII on her way towards Aegina (7/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen on the Saronic Gulf, heading back towards Piraeus (7/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen on the Saronic Gulf, heading back towards Piraeus (7/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen on the Saronic Gulf, heading back towards Piraeus (7/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII on the Saronic Gulf, as she sails back to Piraeus (7/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII on the Saronic Gulf, as she sails back to Piraeus (7/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII having docked in Piraeus (7/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII having docked in Piraeus (7/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen arriving in Piraeus (7/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen arriving in Piraeus (7/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen arriving in Piraeus (7/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII about to dock in Piraeus (7/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII about to dock in Piraeus (7/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII having just arrived in the port of Aegina (7/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII having just arrived in the port of Aegina (7/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen resting in the port of Piraeus (7/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen resting in the port of Piraeus (7/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen in Piraeus in the morning (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen in Piraeus in the morning (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen in Piraeus (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen in Piraeus (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen in Piraeus (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen just before departing the port of Piraeus (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII having just docked in the port of Aegina (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen arriving in Aegina (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen arriving in Aegina (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen arriving in Aegina (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII heading towards her docking spot in Aegina (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII heading towards her docking spot in Aegina (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen departing the port of Aegina (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen departing the port of Aegina (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen leaving the port of Aegina (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen leaving the port of Aegina (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen in Piraeus (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen in Piraeus (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen in Piraeus (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII in Piraeus (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII in Piraeus (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII in Piraeus (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII approaching the port of Aegina in the evening (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII approaching the port of Aegina in the evening (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII approaching the port of Aegina in the evening (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII heading towards the port of Aegina in the evening (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen about to arrive in Aegina (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen about to arrive in Aegina (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen about to arrive in Aegina (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen on the Saronic Gulf, as she heads towards Piraeus in the morning (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen on the Saronic Gulf, as she heads towards Piraeus in the morning (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII having just arrived in the port of Piraeus (8/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen in Piraeus (9/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen in Piraeus (9/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII seen in Piraeus (9/2021).
The FLYING DOLPHIN XVII resting in Piraeus (9/2021).