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How to get from Anafi to Ios by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Anafi to Ios ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Anafi to Ios is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Anafi to Ios can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Anafi to Ios ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or LANE Sea Line. This way you can find the best deal on a Anafi Ios ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or LANE Sea Line ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Anafi to Ios simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Anafi to Ios Ferry Information

Port of departure
Anafi
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Port of Arrival
Ios
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Distance
37 mi
Ferry Companies
ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line
Frequency of crossings
4 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
3 hours 30 min
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Why travel by ferry from Anafi to Ios?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Anafi to Ios ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Ios. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Anafi to Ios is an ideal way to travel.

To enjoy the incredible sea view
Every time we go on holiday on the coast, we look for the best view of the sea. During the Anafi Ios crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or LANE Sea Line ship, you will simply have a front row seat to the incredible spectacle that the sea offers. Everywhere, large windows give you an extraordinary view of the azure blue sea to make the most of its soothing power.
For the comfort of a cabin
Although it is not compulsory to make the crossing from Anafi to Ios by booking a cabin, you are depriving yourself of a comfort that the ferry is the only mode of transport to offer. Like real hotel rooms, they offer travellers beds, bathrooms and, in some suites, portholes and balconies. While their use is most obvious on an overnight crossing, it is perfectly possible to book one during the day.
For a caring staff
ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or LANE Sea Line staff will be at your disposal from the moment the ship leaves Anafi until it leaves Ios. An information desk is almost always located on the main deck of the ship.

Which companies operate between Anafi and Ios?

If you want to travel between Anafi and Ios by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or LANE Sea Line who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

ANEK Lines Anafi Ios
ANEK Lines
Anek Lines is a Greek shipping company operating the Anafi-Ios route and other shipping lines between Italy and Greece and between many Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Anafi-Ios fares and book a ANEK Lines ticket between Anafi and Ios. More information about ANEK Lines
Blue Star Ferries Anafi Ios
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Anafi-Ios route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Anafi-Ios fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Anafi and Ios. Blue Star Ferries operates 2 crossings a week to Ios from Anafi and the journey time is 3 hours 40 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
3 hours 40 min
2 crossings a week
LANE Sea Line Anafi Ios
LANE Sea Line
LANE Sea Line was founded in 1985 and is based in Bari, Italy. The company serves the ports of the Adriatic Sea in Italy and Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Anafi-Ios fares and book a LANE Sea Line ticket between Anafi and Ios. More information about LANE Sea Line

Where do the ferries leave from in Anafi? Where do the boats arrive in Ios?

Port of departure in Anafi

ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or LANE Sea Line ferries depart for Ios from the following ports in Anafi:

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Port of arrival in Ios

LANE Sea Line, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines ships arrive in Ios from the following ports:

Ios
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Anafi to Ios, it will take you at least 3 hours 30 min to cover the 37 mi between Anafi and Ios.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Anafi and Ios in winter) and the ferry company (ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries and LANE Sea Line). There are currently 4 crossings a week between Anafi and Ios.

There are 3 ferry companies operating between Anafi and Ios: ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries and LANE Sea Line.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line.

Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Anafi Ios ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Anafi and Ios, you will travel 37 mi.

Experience a Anafi to Ios ferry crossing

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Anafi to Ios sea crossing is like. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or LANE Sea Line ferry cruise, here we explain the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Anafi to disembarking in Ios. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Anafi and Ios.

Ready for boarding in Anafi

Here are the steps to embark before your Anafi Ios ferry journey begins:

  • Presentation at the port of Anafi / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or LANE Sea Line) before the ship's actual departure time to arrive at the Anafi ferry terminal. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Anafi Ios crossing / In Anafi, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the LANE Sea Line, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines ticket offices at the Anafi ferry terminal. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Ios / Information messages are broadcast in the Anafi ferry terminal to invite you to board. If you are travelling by car, LANE Sea Line, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.

On board the Anafi to Ios ferry

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or LANE Sea Line ship as they wish. Some travellers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and shops.

Ferry arrival in Ios

Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Ios:

  • The ferry enters Ios Harbour / You will only be allowed access to the garage once the boat is moored. There is no point in rushing. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Ios harbour from the deck of the boat.
  • Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Anafi to Ios in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Ios.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Ios / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. A customs check cannot be ruled out in Ios. Finally, leave the port and Ios is waiting for you!

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