Minoan Lines require all passengers on domestic routes to show a photo ID before boarding. Passengers are also required to board an hour in advance before sailing on domestic voyages and two hours prior to international journeys. The Minoan statement stressed that there will be no exceptions to these new procedures.

For information, passengers can call Minoan Lines at one of the following numbers: 2810 229602 (Heraklion), 210 4145744 (Pireaus) , 210 3376910 (Athens) , 2610 426000 (Patra), 0039 071 201708 (Ancona).