How do I reach the Cyclades by ferry?

From Athens (Piraeus) and Rafina to Santorini, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Milos, Tinos, Syros and more, by high-speed (SeaJets) or conventional ferry (Blue Star).

High-speed or conventional ferry?

High-speed ferries are quicker but pricier; conventional ships (Blue Star) are cheaper, steadier and carry cars.

When should I book for the Greek islands?

In high season (June-September) book early — Santorini and Mykonos often sell out several days ahead.

Cyclades island ferries

Reach the Greek Cyclades islands by ferry from Athens (Piraeus): Santorini, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos. High-speed and conventional ferries, daily summer departures.

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Available crossings

Athens (Piraeus) → Santorini — SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries · 5 h (high-speed) to 8 h · from €40
Athens (Piraeus) → Mykonos — Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets · around 2 h 40 (high-speed) to 5 h 50 (conventional) · from €53
Athens (Piraeus) → Paros — SEAJETS, BLUE STAR FERRIES · around 2 h 40 to 4 h 20 · from €41
Athens (Piraeus) → Naxos — SEAJETS, Blue Star Ferries · around 3 h 25 m by high-speed, up to 5 h 45 m by conventional ferry · from €43
Athens (Piraeus) → Heraklion (Crete) — SEAJETS, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines · around 8 h by high-speed, 9-10 h overnight · from €33
Athens (Piraeus) → Chania (Souda), Crete — BLUE STAR FERRIES · around 8 h by day to 9 h 25 overnight · from €50
Athens (Piraeus) → Folegandros — FAST FERRIES, SEAJETS · around 3 h 40 (high-speed) to 6 h 50 (conventional) · from €45
Athens (Piraeus) → Ios — BLUE STAR FERRIES, SEAJETS · around 4 h 15 (high-speed) to 7 h 35 (conventional) · from €44
Athens (Piraeus) → Kos — BLUE STAR FERRIES · around 11 h 40 (overnight crossing) · from €75
Athens (Piraeus) → Milos — SEAJETS, BLUE STAR FERRIES, MINOAN LINES · around 2 h 30 (high-speed) to 4 h 35 (conventional) · from €40
Athens (Piraeus) → Rhodes — BLUE STAR FERRIES · around 14 h 50 (overnight conventional ferry) · from €85
Athens (Piraeus) → Sifnos — FAST FERRIES, SEAJETS · around 2 h 30 (high-speed) to 4 h 50 (conventional) · from €40
Athens (Piraeus) → Syros — SEAJETS, BLUE STAR FERRIES · around 2 h (high-speed) to 4 h (conventional) · from €45
Athens (Piraeus) → Tinos — BLUE STAR FERRIES, SEAJETS · around 2 h 25 (high-speed) to 5 h (conventional) · from €49
Rafina → Andros — SEAJETS, GOLDEN STAR FERRIES, FAST FERRIES · around 50 min to 1 h (high-speed) to about 2 h (conventional) · from €24
Rafina → Mykonos — FAST FERRIES, GOLDEN STAR FERRIES, SEAJETS · around 2 h 20 (high-speed) to 4 h 40 (conventional) · from €38
Rafina → Paros — FAST FERRIES, GOLDEN STAR FERRIES, SEAJETS · around 3 h 15 (high-speed) to 6 h 25 (conventional) · from €35
Rafina → Tinos — SEAJETS, GOLDEN STAR FERRIES, FAST FERRIES · around 1 h 30 (high-speed) to 3 h 50 (conventional) · from €28
Mykonos → Santorini — SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries · Around 2h10 to 2h25 (some routings up to 3h35) · from €79
Naxos → Santorini — Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets · About 1h05 by high-speed catamaran, up to 2h15 on a conventional ferry · from €31
Paros → Santorini — Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets · ~90 min by high-speed, up to ~3h conventional · from €33
Santorini → Heraklion (Crete) — SeaJets · Around 95 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes by high-speed catamaran · from €95

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Frequently asked questions

How do I reach the Cyclades by ferry?: From Athens (Piraeus) and Rafina to Santorini, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Milos, Tinos, Syros and more, by high-speed (SeaJets) or conventional ferry (Blue Star).
High-speed or conventional ferry?: High-speed ferries are quicker but pricier; conventional ships (Blue Star) are cheaper, steadier and carry cars.
When should I book for the Greek islands?: In high season (June-September) book early — Santorini and Mykonos often sell out several days ahead.