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Santorini, Greece’s top tourist destination is a beautiful island located in the Aegean sea and is part of the Cyclades complex. The island’s exact location is in the south part of the Cyclades, and more specifically 127 nautical miles (236 km) from Piraeus in Athens and 80 nautical miles (about 148km) north from Heraklion in Crete. The island’s port is called Athinios or New Port and is situated on the west side of the island. Although Santorini has an airport and is accessible by plane, the main and most popular way to approach the island is by ferry. Taking the ferry to Santorini is the best way to get to the island in terms of traveling experience, as you will get to enjoy the spectacular Caldera from a sea level view, as well as approach the Volcano itself. Ferries arrive at the main port of the island, Santorini port (Athinios), which lies about 8 km away from Fira, the capital town of the island. Important notice: Ferry schedules may vary every year. The ferry schedules for the summer season are announced by most ferry companies in March. You can find and book all available ferries on our booking engine, as soon as they are officially announced.
You will find below information about: • Online booking of ferry tickets. • How to get to Santorini by ferry from Athens, Crete (Heraklion), Mykonos, Naxos and more islands. • Why book your ferry tickets with Greeka. • Island-hopping from Santorini to other destinations. • Best day trips possibilities from Santorini. • Frequently Asked Questions.
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Santorini, as the reigning tourist destination in Greece, is naturally well-accessed via ferry. Various sea crossings, routes and timetables run all year long and more so during summertime. The ferries operating on this route are either high speed or conventional vessels. Santorini is not only connected by ferry with Athens and Crete, but with most Aegean islands as well, making it an ideal island-hopping destination. Naxos, Paros, Mykonos, Ios, Anafi, Milos, Tinos, Syros are only a few of the popular islands connecting with Santorini. The Athenian ports of Piraeus and Rafina have established routes to and from the island. Important notice: Ferry schedules may vary every year. The ferry schedules for the summer season are announced by the ferry companies and tickets are available from March. On our booking engine you will be able to find and book all available ferries as soon as they are officially announced.
Discover the most popular ferry itineraries to Santorini island: From Athens, Crete (Heraklion), Mykonos, Naxos and more islands.
Most visitors travelling to Santorini depart from Athens’ main port of Piraeus, situated only 12km away from the city center. There are 6 ferry companies with both high-speed and conventional vessels operating 6 ferry crossings daily during the summer season (May-October). During low season, the ferry crossings are down to 2 daily. Another way to travel to Santorini from Athens is from Rafina port, located only a short distance from Athens International Airport. During the summer season, there are 2-3 daily ferry crossings to Santorini. > Book your ferry tickets from Athens (Piraeus) to Santorini
• How long is the ferry trip from Athens to Santorini? The duration of the ferry trip from Athens to Santorini ranges between 4h20m up to a maximum of 10 hours, whereas an average time is 5h30m. This depends on a few variants: the type of vessel (conventional or high-speed), the port of departure (Piraeus or Rafina), the in-between stops to other islands and the weather conditions.
• How much is the ferry from Athens to Santorini? Prices depend on the ferry type (conventional or high-speed) and the port of departure (Piraeus or Rafina). Some indicative prices are:
• What ferries are operating from Athens to Santorini? There are two types of vessels operating the route from Athens to Santorini: the conventional ferries mainly run by Blue Star Ferries company and high-speed ferries run by Sea Jets and Golden Star Ferries companies.
> Conventional ferries The conventional type of ferry consists of a large vessel with many indoor - outdoor spaces and a garage. If you are traveling with a dog, there is an organised kennel but depending on the vessel you can also keep your dog with you on the deck. You will find restaurants, fast food options, cafes and small shops with magazines and miscellaneous products. Air conditioning exists in all interior spaces. The trip with a conventional Blue Star Ferry is the most popular. Difficult weather conditions such as strong winds, do not affect this type of vessel a lot and it is always on time. Also, the trip is quite pleasant thanks to its size and spaces and you get to enjoy the beautiful sea views along with lunch or coffee. Lastly, a big advantage of this ferry type is the garage option for your vehicle. For extra fee you can take it with you to Santorini. Types of seats: Deck/Economy, Air seats/Economy, Air seat/Business, cabins with/without view. Price range: € 38 - € 109 Vehicule: € 28.5 (Moto), € 91.5 (Car) Timetable: During the summer season, there are 1-2 ferry crossings daily for this type of vessel to/from Piraeus/Santorini and 1 to/from Rafina.
> High-speed ferries The high-speed ferries are smaller ferries operating at greater speeds than conventional ones. There are limited outdoor spaces and passengers remain mainly in the indoor area. Only a limited number of airplane-type seats are available and just one or two coffee shops on deck for passengers. The vessel’s interior is air-conditioned. The Sea Jets (Worldchampion jet) ferry has a garage and you may bring your vehicle from Athens to Santorini, but the Seajet 2 and the Golden Star Ferries are only passenger type ferries and you cannot transfer a vehicle. The big advantage of choosing high-speed ferries is that the journey is much shorter. Keep in mind that since they are small vessels, bad weather conditions (strong winds during summer months) affect them easily and delays may occur quite often. In case you are travelling with strong winds, you might feel a bit seasick. Types seats: Airplane seat/Economy, Airplane seat/Business and Airplane seat/Vip. Price range: € 60- € 109 Vehicule price range: € 27(Moto), € 89 - € 165 (Car) Timetable: During the summer season, there are 3-4 ferry crossings daily for this type of vessel to/from Piraeus/Naxos and 1-2 to/from Rafina/Naxos.
• Indicative Timetables Check our booking engine for precise timetables.
Read also our article: Travel from Athens to Santorini by ferry
Santorini is connected to Crete (Heraklion) by ferry and is very easily accessible. > Book your ferry tickets from Crete Heraklion to Santorini
• How long is the ferry from Crete Heraklion to Santorini? The time by ferry from Crete (Heraklion) to Santorini is from 1h50m to 5h.
• How much is the ferry from Crete Heraklion to Santorini? The ferry ticket from Crete (Heraklion) to Santorini costs € 25- €75 depending on the type of vessel and the seat type.
• What ferries are operating from Crete Heraklion to Santorini? Two high-speed vessels daily and a conventional ferry are operating this route.
• Indicative Timetable Check our booking engine for precise timetables.
Mykonos to Santorini is the most popular island-hopping destination. Many people arrive to Mykonos by plane and then take the ferry to Santorini. Ferries in Mykonos now only depart from the new port (Tourlos). > Book your ferry tickets from Mykonos to Santorini
• How long is the ferry from Mykonos to Santorini? The journey between the two islands ranges from 1h40m to 3h50m, depending on the type of vessel.
• How much is the ferry from Mykonos to Santorini? The ferry tickets costs from €47 to €66.8.
• What ferries are operating from Mykonos to Santorini? There are many ferries operating daily and connecting Santorini with Mykonos. The most popular are the high-speed vessels of Golden Star Ferries and SeaJets.
Paros is connected with Santorini by ferry. > Book your ferry tickets from Mykonos to Santorini.
• How long is the ferry from Paros to Santorini? The trip duration is from 1h50m to 4h40m depending on the vessel.
• How much is the ferry from Paros to Santorini? The ticket costs € 21- € 45.9 depending on the vessel.
• What ferries are operating from Paros to Santorini? The two islands are connected with high-speed and conventional ferries.
Naxos is connected with Santorini by ferry. > Book your ferry tickets from Mykonos to Santorini.
• How long is the ferry from Naxos to Santorini? The trip duration is from 1h20m to 3h15m depending on the vessel.
• How much is the ferry from Naxos to Santorini? The ticket costs € 20- € 42.8 depending on the type of vessel.
• What ferries are operating from Naxos to Santorini? The two islands are connected with high-speed and conventional ferries.
One of the Cycladic islands that is very close to Santorini is Ios. Ios is a beautiful island with a very different landscape from Santorini, featuring some of the most mesmerizing sandy beaches of the Aegean Sea. The ferry ride ranges from 30 to 50 minutes and the cost is €31- €32.8, depending on the ferry company. Ios is an ideal destination for island hopping from Santorini. > Book your ferry tickets from Ios to Santorini
Santorini is also connected with Milos by ferry and it is a very popular island hopping bundle. Sea Jets and Golden Star Ferries are operating this route daily. The trip duration lasts from 1h50m to 2h30m, depending on the ferry company. For more information on the timetables available please check our up to date booking engine. > Book your ferry tickets from Milos to Santorini
Anafi is a small and remote island of the Cyclades located west of Santorini. The ferry ride to Anafi is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. > Book your ferry tickets from Anafi to Santorini
Except from above schedules, most of the years, Santorini is also connected with: Amorgos, Katapola - Astypalea - Chalki - Donoussa - Folegandros - Karpathos, Diafani - Karpathos, Port - Kasos - Kea - Kimolos - Kos, Port - Koufonissi - Kythnos - Rhodes - Serifos - Sifnos - Sikinos - Skiathos - Symi, Port - Syros - Thirassia - Tilos - Tinos. Note that these ferry connections may be available only in specific periods during the summer.
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Santorini is a super popular island and a pole of attraction for thousands of travelers every year. The port of Santorini, Athinios, connects with many other islands. Island-hopping is an ideal option especially if you want to discover other nearby islands with different landscapes and beautiful beaches. The most common island destinations from Santorini are: Mykonos, Crete, Milos, Ios, Paros and Naxos.
Organizing a day trip to other islands by ferry from Santorini is not so common. Ios and Anafi are the islands that are closer to Santorini but the ferry timetables are not convenient. Although the ferry trip is short, there is barely any time between your arrival to the island and the departure back to Santorini. If you absolutely want to make a day tour to Ios, you can opt for an organised tour with a sailing boat. Thirasia, the twin sister islet opposite Santorini, is a good day tour option. You can book an organised tour or check for available boat and ferry itineraries.
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