Ferry to Santorini
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Ferry to Santorini
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You can get ferries to Santorini from a range of destinations including Paros, Mykonos, Naxos, Athens (Piraeus) & Ios. There are up to 295 ferries running per week. Ferries to Santorini are provided by 6 ferry companies including Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways & Golden Star Ferries. Book now with Direct Ferries and find a ferry to Santorini to suit you.
The Santorini ferry timetable varies depending on the route you choose. The Paros to Santorini (Thira) ferry sails approximately 41 times per week, with an average duration of about 2 hours 5 minutes. The first ferry departs at 06:00 and the last ferry leaves at 23:30.
Meanwhile, the Mykonos to Santorini (Thira) ferry sails 35 times per week, with an average duration of about 2 hours 30 minutes. The first ferry departs at 09:40 and the last ferry leaves at 18:05.
Ferries to Santorini are provided by 6 operators including Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways & Golden Star Ferries. Blue Star Ferries and Cyclades Fast Ferries are two of the most popular Santorini ferry operators.
There is 1 ferry port in Santorini; Santorini (Thira) with 68 daily and 323 weekly sailings.
The duration of the ferry to Santorini depends on the route. The longest route is Rhodes to Santorini (Thira) with an average duration of 15 hours 2 minutes, whilst the fastest route is Ios to Santorini (Thira) with a journey time of 1 hour.
The fastest ferry to Santorini is Ios to Santorini (Thira). This journey usually takes 1 hour and costs around £33.69 on average.
The most popular ferry route to Santorini is the Paros to Santorini (Thira) ferry with 41 weekly sailings and an average price of £118.68. The second most popular ferry to Santorini is the Mykonos to Santorini (Thira) ferry with 35 weekly sailings and an average price of £167.33.
Ferries from Santorini go to 26 ports. These include Paros, Mykonos, Naxos, Athens (Piraeus) & Ios.
The price of the ferry to Santorini varies depending on the route you choose. The Paros to Santorini (Thira) ferry costs £118.68 on average whereas the Mykonos to Santorini (Thira) ferry usually costs £167.33.
The cheapest ferry to Santorini depends on the route, season, ferry company and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not. Prices are generally cheaper for foot passengers. We recommend booking your ferry tickets to Santorini in advance to get them at the cheapest price.
The cheapest Santorini ferry is Sikinos to Santorini (Thira) with an average price of £3.25. The journey takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on Santorini ferries. Santorini foot operators include Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways & Golden Star Ferries.
Yes, you can take your car on ferries to Santorini. Simply follow the signs at the port and staff will be on hand to guide you into the correct lane. Santorini car operators include Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways & Golden Star Ferries.
Unfortunately, you cannot take your bike on ferries to Santorini.
Yes, you can take your pet on ferries to Santorini. We recommend checking the ferry operator's pet policy before you travel. Santorini pet operators include Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways & Golden Star Ferries.
It's easy to book ferry tickets to Santorini online at Direct Ferries using our Deal Finder. Enter your departure and arrival ports along the date you'd like to travel to see all available options. You can also compare alternative routes to find the best ferry to suit you.
We'd recommend booking in advance to get your tickets at the best possible price. You can also check out our Special Offers page and sign up to our email for exclusive offers.
Planning a last-minute holiday and not sure where to go? With so much to see and do, Santorini makes the perfect destination for a spontaneous escape. From exploring whitewashed towns, to watching world-famous sunsets and visiting volcanic beaches, there’s something for every traveller. Check out our ferry routes to Santorini and book your last-minute holiday today.
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Find out what it's like onboard the ferries before you travel.
Santorini also known as Thira or in ancient Greek Thera, is one of the most popular Greek island holiday destinations, renowned for its beautiful sunsets and sea views. The island of Santorini is a part of the Cyclades Islands and is located in the southern Aegean Sea.
There’s plenty more to see in Santorini than the picturesque sunsets along the sea, from boat rides and island tours to beaches and volcanoes. Santorini is also home to a variety of beautiful beaches including Karmari, Perissa, Perivolos, Red Beach, Vlychada, Eros and more.
For island hoppers, Ios, Sikinos, Folegandros and Anafi are the closest islands to Santorini with ferry durations under 1 hour on high-speed ferries. SeaJets is the leading high-speed ferry provider for the most popular Greek island day trips.
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