Athens to Santorini Ferries
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How to get from Athens to Santorini by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Athens to Santorini ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Athens to Santorini is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Athens to Santorini can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Athens to Santorini 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 Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines or Hellenic Seaways. This way you can find the best deal on a Athens Santorini ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets or Minoan Lines 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 Athens to Santorini simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Athens to Santorini Ferry Information
Ferry Athens Santorini: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Athens to Santorini, you'll find tickets range from £34 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £267 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Athens to Santorini route is £132. The average ferry crossing time from Athens to Santorini is 6 hours 53 min. The slowest ferries will take 13 hours 5 min to reach Santorini, while the fastest boats will arrive in Santorini in 4 hours 40 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Athens at 06:45. The last boat to Santorini leaves the port of Athens at 22:30.
Why travel by ferry from Athens to Santorini?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Athens to Santorini ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Santorini. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Athens to Santorini is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Athens and Santorini?
If you want to travel between Athens and Santorini by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets or Minoan Lines 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.
Where do the ferries leave from in Athens? Where do the boats arrive in Santorini?
Port of departure in Athens
Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets or Minoan Lines ferries depart for Santorini from the following ports in Athens:
Port of arrival in Santorini
Zante Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Sea Lines, Minoan Lines or Sea Jets ships arrive in Santorini from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Athens to Santorini, it will take you at least 4 hours 40 min to cover the 146 mi between Athens and Santorini.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Athens and Santorini in winter) and the ferry company (Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets and Minoan Lines). There are currently 8 crossings a day between Athens and Santorini.
There are 10 ferry companies operating between Athens and Santorini: Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets and Minoan Lines.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Small Cyclades Lines.
Before booking, compare the prices of Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Small Cyclades Lines 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 Athens Santorini 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 Athens and Santorini, you will travel 146 mi.
To go by boat from Athens to Santorini, you can find prices ranging from £34 for the lowest, to £267 for the highest. The average price we observed was £132.
The first ferry leaves Athens at 06:45 for Santorini.
The last ferry to Santorini usually departs from Athens at 22:30.
What is the Athens to Santorini ferry crossing like?
It's not always easy to get a clear picture of what a Athens to Santorini crossing will be like, especially if you're not familiar with this mode of transport. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Athens to disembarkation in Santorini, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines and Hellenic Seaways. You will also find practical information about Athens and Santorini.
Ready for boarding in Athens
Here are the steps to embark before your Athens Santorini ferry journey begins:
- Presentation at the port of Athens / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets or Minoan Lines) before the ship's actual departure time to arrive at the Athens ferry terminal. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Athens Santorini crossing / Go to the Zante Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Sea Lines, Minoan Lines or Sea Jets desk at Athens ferry terminal to check in with your passport or ID card and your booking number. If you have a car, you can check in from the vehicle queue.
- Boarding the ferry to Santorini / Watch out for voice messages in the Athens ferry terminal inviting you to board. If you are travelling by car, Zante Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Sea Lines, Minoan Lines or Sea Jets staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.
On board the ship between Athens and Santorini
During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets or Minoan Lines 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 Santorini
Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Santorini:
- Approaching Santorini Harbour / Access to the garage to retrieve your vehicle will not be allowed by the crew until the boat is moored. There is no need to rush. If you want to wait, we recommend that you watch the entry into Santorini Harbour from the outer decks.
- Vacate your cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Santorini Harbour.
- Leaving the ship and exploring Santorini / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at Santorini harbour can give you a check. Finally, your stay in Santorini begins in earnest!
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