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I recently booked an economy-class ticket on a Blue Star ferry from Athens to Santorini for 45 euros, or about $50. The nearly eight-hour journey was set to be my longest ferry ride to date.

My ticket for the first leg of the Coast ... Next time I ride the Coast Starlight, I'll stay in the sleeping car and take a longer journey. If I sprung for the sleeping car perks, I'd book a ...