Athens (Piraeus)
Donoussa
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
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Athens (Piraeus) Donoussa Ferry

The Athens (Piraeus) Donoussa ferry route connects Athens with Cyclades Islands. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Blue Star Ferries. The crossing operates up to 4 times each week with sailing durations from around 6 hours 45 minutes.

Athens (Piraeus) Donoussa sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Athens to Cyclades Islands page.
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Athens (Piraeus) - Donoussa Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 1
Operators Blue Star Ferries
Average Price £161*
Average Weekly Sailings 3
Average Sailing Duration 6h 52m
Fastest Sailing Duration 6h 45m
First Ferry 06:45
Last Ferry 17:30
Distance 137 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.

Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Piraeus to Donoussa?

    The ferry crossing time from Piraeus to Donoussa is approximately 6h 45m. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we’d advise doing a live check.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Piraeus to Donoussa?

    There is 1 ferry operator for Piraeus to Donoussa and this is
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Piraeus to Donoussa?

    Book ferries from Piraeus to Donoussa through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.
  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Piraeus to Donoussa?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Piraeus to Donoussa with
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Piraeus to Donoussa?

    Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Piraeus to Donoussa with
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Piraeus to Donoussa?

    Yes, pets are permitted onboard the ferry. You may need a pet passport. Please read the ferry operators pet guidelines. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with
    • Blue Star Ferries

Athens (Piraeus) Donoussa Ferry reviews

  • "Oops! You left us all behind in Paros!!"

    We queued in the correct ‘pens’ in Paros, our ferry arrived….but no-one opened our gates 3&4 where we were waiting, and the ferry left without us. Luckily for us, there was another of your ferries 1/2 hr later, and we all got on that! It was traumatic to see our ferry depart without us.

    'Blue Star Naxos' travelled on Blue Star Naxos

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  • "Super traversée !"

    Pour un prix plus que raisonnable dans la section économique, et si vous arrivez tôt, vous aurez un siège très confortable à l'intérieur du bateau. Et le café du comptoir restaurant est délicieux !

    'Blue Star Naxos' travelled on Blue Star Naxos

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  • "Great Trip"

    Travelling between Piraeus and Naxos was fast, comfortable and very pleasant. The ferries are super clean with plenty of seating and facilities. Lots of staff on hand to provide guidance on where to go. Service was on time. Food was ok and reasonably priced.

    'Blue Star Naxos' travelled on Blue Star Naxos

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  • "Another great trip with Blue Star Naxos"

    Excellent trip back to Athens from Paros on Blue Star Naxos. It’s worth paying that little extra to travel Business Class where the lounge is quiet and restful and with excellent waiter service throughout the trip.

    'Blue Star Naxos' travelled on Blue Star Naxos

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Athens (Piraeus) Guide

The port city of Piraeus in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban area, with the centre of Athens located some 12 km from the port. The centre of Piraeus is generally congested with traffic and tends not to be place where tourists would go. The area has many of the facilities you would expect of a non-tourist town: banks, public buildings, pedestrian areas, shopping streets and the like. The area around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano Harbour are perhaps the most attractive part of Piraeus and have a good selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.

Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. Unsurprisingly, it is the hub of Greece's maritime industries and the base for its merchant navy. Having recently undergone a refurbishment, facilities at the port have improved and include ATM's, bureau de change, restaurants, cafes, bars and a number of travel agencies selling ferry tickets. destinations served by the port include the island of Crete, the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, the eastern parts of Greece and parts of the northern and eastern Aegean Sea.


Donoussa Guide

The Greek island of Donoussa is the most northerly of the Small Eastern Cyclades group of islands and lies to the east of the island of Naxos and north of Amorgos. The island is quite small with a land area of around 13 sq. km and has a number of coves and hidden sandy beaches just waiting for visitors to explore. The island's residents, which amount to about 100, live mainly in the villages of Donoussa, Stavros, which is the largest and home to the island's port, Mersini, Haravgi and Kalotaritissa. A popular attraction on the island are the caves of "Spilia Tichou" with its spectacular stalactite formations, in the north west of the island, and "Fokospilia" on the island's east coast. According to mythology, Dionysus offered Ariadni a hiding place in Donoússa so that Thesseus could not find her. A settlement dating to the Geometric Period as well as remains of Bronze Age dwellings reveal the historical importance of the island.

Donoussa is connected by ferry to the port of Piraeus and to Naxos and Amorgos.


Piraeus to Donoussa Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 25/03/2024 and 31/03/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 17:30 01:00 7 hours 30 minutes Tue, Thu
Blue Star Ferries 17:30 02:10 8 hours 40 minutes Fri

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