Ios to Santorini Ferries
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How to get from Ios to Santorini by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Ios to Santorini ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Ios to Santorini is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Ios to Santorini can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Ios 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, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line or Cyclades Fast Ferries. This way you can find the best deal on a Ios Santorini ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, LANE Sea Line or ANEK 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 Ios to Santorini simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Ios to Santorini Ferry Information
Ferry Ios Santorini: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Ios to Santorini, you'll find tickets range from £6 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £159 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Ios to Santorini route is £66. The average ferry crossing time from Ios to Santorini is 56 min. The slowest ferries will take 1 hours 30 min to reach Santorini, while the fastest boats will arrive in Santorini in 35 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Ios at 00:45. The last boat to Santorini leaves the port of Ios at 18:30.
Why travel by ferry from Ios to Santorini?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Ios to Santorini ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Santorini. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Ios to Santorini is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Ios and Santorini?
If you want to travel between Ios and Santorini by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, LANE Sea Line or ANEK 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 Ios? Where do the boats arrive in Santorini?
Port of departure in Ios
Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, LANE Sea Line or ANEK Lines ferries depart for Santorini from the following ports in Ios:
Port of arrival in Santorini
Aegean Sea Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Speed Lines, Small Cyclades Lines, Golden Star Ferries or ANEK Lines ships arrive in Santorini from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Ios to Santorini, it will take you at least 30 min to cover the 25 mi between Ios and Santorini.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Ios and Santorini in winter) and the ferry company (Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, LANE Sea Line and ANEK Lines). There are currently 6 crossings a day between Ios and Santorini.
There are 11 ferry companies operating between Ios and Santorini: Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, LANE Sea Line and ANEK Lines.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Small Cyclades Lines.
Before booking, compare the prices of Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, 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 Ios 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 Ios and Santorini, you will travel 25 mi.
To go by boat from Ios to Santorini, you can find prices ranging from £6 for the lowest, to £159 for the highest. The average price we observed was £66.
The first ferry leaves Ios at 00:45 for Santorini.
The last ferry to Santorini usually departs from Ios at 18:30.
What is the Ios to Santorini ferry crossing like?
It's not always easy to get a clear picture of what a Ios 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 Ios to disembarkation in Santorini, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line and Cyclades Fast Ferries. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Ios and Santorini.
Ready for boarding in Ios
Before your Ios Santorini ferry journey begins, here are the few steps to embark:
- Presentation at the port of Ios / You should arrive in the port of Ios well in advance. Please check this with your Aegean Sea Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Speed Lines, Small Cyclades Lines, Golden Star Ferries or ANEK Lines company. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Ios - Santorini crossing / Go to the Aegean Sea Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Speed Lines, Small Cyclades Lines, Golden Star Ferries or ANEK Lines desk at Ios 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 / From the Ios ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcast. If you are travelling by car, Aegean Sea Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Speed Lines, Small Cyclades Lines, Golden Star Ferries or ANEK Lines staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.
On board the ship between Ios and Santorini
During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, LANE Sea Line or ANEK Lines ship as they wish. 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.
Ferry arrival in Santorini
Here is some information for the disembarkation 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. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Santorini harbour from the deck of the boat.
- 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 / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Santorini you are likely to pass a customs check. Finally, your stay in Santorini begins in earnest!
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