Greece's High-Speed Ferries Earn 'Vomit Comet' Nickname as Tourists Battle Seasickness
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Tourists island-hopping in Greece are sharing horror stories about the Aegean's high-speed ferries, nicknamed the 'vomit comet' for their violent rides in big waves and Meltemi winds; speeds approaching 60 mph, smaller vessels, and windy seas can trigger intense seasickness, prompting travel experts to suggest flying between islands rather than taking the fast ferries.
- Ferry at popular island hotspot dubbed ‘the vomit comet’ as tourists battle brutal seasickness in rough weather New York Post
- Vacation nightmare unfolds as ferry passengers battle seasickness at island hot spot Fox News
- Everyone Dreams of Island-Hopping Through Greece—Until They Board the ‘Vomit Comet’ WSJ
- Greece travel expert addresses reports of extremely harrowing ferry rides Yahoo News UK
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