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How to get from Naxos to Rafina by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Naxos to Rafina can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Naxos to Rafina 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 Blue Star Ferries, Agoudimos Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries or Hellenic Seaways. This way you can find the best deal on a Naxos Rafina ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or Golden Star Ferries 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 Naxos to Rafina simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Naxos to Rafina Ferry Information

Port of departure
Naxos
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Port of Arrival
Rafina
Greece
Attica
Distance
98 mi
Ferry Companies
Blue Star Ferries, Agoudimos Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines
Frequency of crossings
6 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
3 hours 55 min
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Ferry Naxos Rafina: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Naxos to Rafina, you'll find tickets range from £37 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £143 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Naxos to Rafina route is £82. The average ferry crossing time from Naxos to Rafina is 5 hours 10 min. The slowest ferries will take 5 hours 50 min to reach Rafina, while the fastest boats will arrive in Rafina in 3 hours 25 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Naxos at 11:20. The last boat to Rafina leaves the port of Naxos at 15:30.

Average price of a Naxos to Rafina ferry crossing
£82
Price range of ferries Naxos Rafina (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£37 - £143
Average crossing time Naxos Rafina
5 hours 10 min
Departure time of first ferry to Rafina
11:20
Time last ferry leaves for Rafina
15:30
Arrival time of first ferry to Rafina
14:45
Arrival time of last ferry to Rafina
21:20

Why travel by ferry from Naxos to Rafina?

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

To finally take the time to travel
We live in a society where everything goes faster and faster. On board a Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or Golden Star Ferries ferry you will enjoy a smooth start from Naxos and sailing at less than 40km/h to Rafina. All ships are equipped with lounges, restaurants, promenade decks, and sometimes much more... You may even find your Naxos-Rafina crossing a little too short!
Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
There is no better way to travel between Naxos and Rafina with your family than by ferry. Everything is easier. As soon as you leave Naxos, imagine your children exploring the ship, spending long periods playing in the children's play areas or in the video games and arcades (for teenagers), watching the latest films in the cinema, sharing a family meal in the restaurant, or marvelling at a magic show or other countless activities. On board the ferry to Rafina, time flies by faster than you think and this maritime experience between Naxos and Rafina will remain unforgettable for your children for a long time.
It's much less boring than on a plane
Generally speaking, to get to Rafina or anywhere else, the plane is the fastest way. But you are stuck in your seat, strapped in by your seatbelt, and there is almost no opportunity to travel. During the Naxos Rafina ferry journey with Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets, there are countless opportunities to enjoy restaurants and bars, or to stroll and sunbathe on a promenade deck... You will never have so much freedom and entertainment during a flight!

Which companies operate between Naxos and Rafina?

If you want to travel between Naxos and Rafina by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or Golden Star Ferries 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.

Sea Jets Naxos Rafina
Sea Jets
Sea Jets is a Greek shipping company established in 1989. It operates some 140 routes between Piraeus and Crete and the Cyclades archipelago. On Vivanoda, you can compare Naxos-Rafina fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Naxos and Rafina. Sea Jets operates 14 crossings a week to Rafina from Naxos and the journey time is 4 hours 40 min. More information about Sea Jets
4 hours 40 min
14 crossings a week
Cyclades Fast Ferries Naxos Rafina
Cyclades Fast Ferries
Cyclades Fast Ferries was founded in 2003 and is based in Greece. It offers fast crossings between the Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Naxos-Rafina fares and book a Cyclades Fast Ferries ticket between Naxos and Rafina. Cyclades Fast Ferries operates 7 crossings a week to Rafina from Naxos and the journey time is 3 hours 55 min. More information about Cyclades Fast Ferries
3 hours 55 min
7 crossings a week
Blue Star Ferries Naxos Rafina
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Naxos-Rafina route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Naxos-Rafina fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Naxos and Rafina. More information about Blue Star Ferries
Golden Star Ferries Naxos Rafina
Golden Star Ferries
Golden Star Ferries is a ferry company based in Greece, offering sailings to various destinations in Greece, Italy and Turkey. On Vivanoda, you can compare Naxos-Rafina fares and book a Golden Star Ferries ticket between Naxos and Rafina. Golden Star Ferries operates 3 crossings a day to Rafina from Naxos and the journey time is 4 hours. More information about Golden Star Ferries
4 hours
3 crossings a day

Where do the ferries leave from in Naxos? Where do the boats arrive in Rafina?

Port of departure in Naxos

Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or Golden Star Ferries ferries depart for Rafina from the following ports in Naxos:

Naxos
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Port of arrival in Rafina

Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets ships arrive in Rafina from the following ports:

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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Naxos to Rafina, it will take you at least 3 hours 55 min to cover the 98 mi between Naxos and Rafina.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Naxos and Rafina in winter) and the ferry company (Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries and Golden Star Ferries). There are currently 6 crossings a day between Naxos and Rafina.

There are 4 ferry companies operating between Naxos and Rafina: Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries and Golden Star Ferries.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Blue Star Ferries, Agoudimos Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines.

Before booking, compare the prices of Blue Star Ferries, Agoudimos Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, ANEK 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 Naxos Rafina 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 Naxos and Rafina, you will travel 98 mi.

To go by boat from Naxos to Rafina, you can find prices ranging from £37 for the lowest, to £143 for the highest. The average price we observed was £82.

The first ferry leaves Naxos at 11:20 for Rafina.

The last ferry to Rafina usually departs from Naxos at 15:30.

Your Naxos to Rafina ferry experience

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Naxos to Rafina sea crossing is like. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Naxos Rafina cruise on board Blue Star Ferries, Agoudimos Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries or Hellenic Seaways, we have traced the different stages of the journey from embarkation in Naxos to disembarkation in Rafina. You will also find practical information about Naxos and Rafina.

Boarding in Naxos

Before you set off on your Naxos Rafina ferry journey, here are some steps to take before boarding:

  • Presentation at the port of Naxos / You should arrive in the port of Naxos well in advance. Please check this with your Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets company. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Naxos - Rafina crossing / Go to the Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets desk at Naxos ferry terminal to check in with your passport or ID card and your booking number. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ship to Rafina / From the Naxos ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcast. By car, follow the instructions of Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or Golden Star Ferries staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

On board the Naxos to Rafina ferry

On board the Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets ship, you can choose your activities according to your preferences! Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.

Disembarking the ferry in Rafina

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Rafina:

  • Approaching Rafina Harbour / You will not be able to reach the garage until invited by the crew. There is no point in rushing. In the meantime, we advise you to enjoy the arrival in Rafina from the outside deck.
  • If you are in a cabin. / If you have travelled from Naxos to Rafina in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Rafina.
  • Leave the ship and Rafina is yours / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at Rafina harbour can give you a check. Finally, your stay in Rafina begins in earnest!

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