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How to get from Ios to Anafi by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Ios to Anafi can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Ios to Anafi 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, LANE Sea Line or Sea Jets. This way you can find the best deal on a Ios Anafi 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, LANE Sea Line or Sea Jets 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 Ios to Anafi simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Ios to Anafi Ferry Information

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

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

So you don't have to worry about the amount of luggage
With the train, bus or plane, an excess of one free piece of luggage is often applied and each additional piece of luggage generates an additional cost. For the Ios to Anafi crossing, as long as all your luggage is contained in your car, no supplement is required. If you are travelling without a car, then you will be restricted in your movements throughout the journey to Anafi. However, it is worth asking the ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line or Sea Jets staff if the ship has a luggage storage facility where you can leave your bags until you reach Anafi.
To enjoy the incredible sea view
When we are on the coast, we often look for places that offer the best sea view. During the Ios Anafi crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line or Sea Jets ship, you will simply have a front row seat to the incredible spectacle that the sea offers. Restaurant, bars, lounges, cabins,... the magnificent views of the sea are omnipresent on board the ship.
Enjoy the fresh sea air
There is no longer any doubt that sea air has many health benefits. In Ios, as soon as you leave the port, take a walk on the deck of the ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line or Sea Jets boat and enjoy the sea spray and the invigorating oxygen-enriched sea air: a real thalasso cure and very effective for ventilating the lungs! A feeling of well-being will quickly take hold of you. This will allow you to start your holiday in Anafi full of energy.

Which companies operate between Ios and Anafi?

If you want to travel between Ios and Anafi by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line or Sea Jets 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 Ios Anafi
ANEK Lines
Anek Lines is a Greek shipping company operating the Ios-Anafi route and other shipping lines between Italy and Greece and between many Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Anafi fares and book a ANEK Lines ticket between Ios and Anafi. More information about ANEK Lines
Blue Star Ferries Ios Anafi
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Ios-Anafi route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Anafi fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Ios and Anafi. Blue Star Ferries operates 2 crossings a week to Anafi from Ios and the journey time is 2 hours 30 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
2 hours 30 min
2 crossings a week
LANE Sea Line Ios Anafi
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 Ios-Anafi fares and book a LANE Sea Line ticket between Ios and Anafi. More information about LANE Sea Line
Sea Jets Ios Anafi
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 Ios-Anafi fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Ios and Anafi. Sea Jets operates 2 crossings a week to Anafi from Ios and the journey time is 3 hours 30 min. More information about Sea Jets
3 hours 30 min
2 crossings a week

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

Port of departure in Ios

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

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Port of arrival in Anafi

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

Anafi
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Ios to Anafi, it will take you at least 2 hours 30 min to cover the 37 mi between Ios and Anafi.

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

There are 4 ferry companies operating between Ios and Anafi: ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line and Sea Jets.

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

Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets 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 Ios Anafi 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 Ios and Anafi, you will travel 37 mi.

What is a Ios to Anafi ferry crossing like?

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

Boarding in Ios

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

  • Arrival time in Ios port / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line or Sea Jets) before the ship's actual departure time to arrive at the Ios ferry terminal. After this time, your reservation is no longer guaranteed.
  • Checking in for the Ios Anafi crossing / At the Ios ferry terminal, look for the ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line or Sea Jets counters and present your passport and booking number. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Anafi / Information messages are broadcast in the Ios ferry terminal to invite you to board. By car, follow the instructions of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line or Sea Jets staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

On board the Ios to Anafi ferry

On the ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line or Sea Jets ship, everyone has their own travel philosophy. Some travellers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and shops.

The ferry is approaching Anafi, disembarkation imminent!

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

  • Anafi Harbour is in sight / 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 Anafi harbour from the deck of the boat.
  • Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Ios to Anafi in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Anafi.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Anafi / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. It's even faster as a pedestrian. A customs check cannot be ruled out in Anafi. At last, your holiday in Anafi has begun!

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