On Monday 26 June 2023 E60 Shipping will launch a new passenger and vehicle ferry from Constanta to Poti. This new Black Sea Ferry will travel from Romania to Georgia, offering another option for those travelling from Europe to Asia overland.
The Romania to Georgia ferry will take 48 hours to reach the Black Sea port of Poti in Georgia and connects route E60 which runs from France to Kyrgyzstan following the old Silk Road.
For someone that was about to take the (33) hour bus from Istanbul to Tbilisi for the third time, this is very good news. I will book a place on one of the first sailings to review the service and bring you more info in the coming weeks.
About the Ferry from Romania to Georgia
The Constanta to Poti ferry is mainly intended as a freight service for lorries, but there are cabins for foot passengers too. Below you’ll find the up-to-date rates for the Romania to Georgia ferry.
Black Sea Ferry Price
| Ticket Type (One Way) | Cost (€) |
| Adult Foot Passenger | €200 |
| Child (6-12) Foot Passenger | €80 |
| Child (under 6) | Free |
| 2 Person Suite with Double Bed | €200 |
| 4 Person Suite (one double, and two bunks) | €300 |
| Motorcycle | €300 |
| Car | €500 |
| Minivan | €700 |
Note: The rate includes one bed for a person in a standard room and three meals a day.
About the Route
The Romania Georgia ferry will take two days to cross the Black Sea.
How to Book a Ticket for the Romania Georgia Ferry
You can book tickets direct with E60 Shipping.
Website: e60shipping.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +995 32 215 60 60
Address: 50 Aghmashenebeli street, 4401 Poti, Georgia.
Port Address: PORT CONSTANTA SECTOR SUD, LOTUL B1, CLADIRE ADMINISTRATIVA – C2, BIROUL NR. 14, etaj 1. Click here for directions.
The Vessel
The MV Vilnius is a modern cargo vessel with passenger facilities built in Germany in 1987. The vessel is supervised by Lloyd’s shipping registry and boasts a Guinness World Records certificate for being the world’s largest car-rail passenger ferry.
The vessel offers comfortable passenger facilities for up to 108 persons with a choice of cabins ranging from Grand Suit, Junior Suite to double and quadruple occupancy staterooms all en-suite bathrooms with shower.
On-board passenger facilities include a restaurant, bar, recreation saloon, video and satellite TV saloon, and a children’s playroom.
Conclusion
I aim to take this new ferry service from Constanta to Poti in around two weeks on my way back to Armenia. I’ll update the article with new info and photos afterwards.
About the author:
Steve Rohan is a writer from Essex, England. He has traveled to over 60 countries, lived in Armenia, China and Hong Kong, and is now living the digital nomad life on the road.
Steve prefers “slow travel” and has covered much of the world by train, bus and boat. He has been interviewed multiple times by the BBC and recently featured in the documentary Scariest Places in the World. See the About page for more info.
Where I am now: Yerevan, Armenia 🇦🇲
Hi! We are wondering if the ferry from Constanta to Poti is running currently? The article connected to you was from last June…Please let us know —we may be interested for the end of October. Thanks so much!
Hi, sorry for the delay replying. Yes, the ferry is currently running, but not taking foot passengers (I called and asked a few weeks ago). If you have a vehicle you can make the crossing. However, it pays to be aware of what is happening in the region and the Black Sea can be considered an active conflict zone so proceed with caution. If you want to contact the company (E60 Shipping) directly you can add their whatsapp +995 591 45 60 60. All the best, Steve
Hi Steve,
I am wondering if the ferry is possible for foot passengers now.
Do you have any new informations ?
Peter
Hi Steve, can I travel with the MV Vilnius by myself because I am coming from East Germany, where it was used from Mukran to Klaipeda.