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How to get from Naxos to Donousa by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Naxos to Donousa can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Naxos to Donousa 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 Small Cyclades Lines. This way you can find the best deal on a Naxos Donousa 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 Small Cyclades 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 Naxos to Donousa simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Naxos to Donousa Ferry Information

Port of departure
Naxos
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Port of Arrival
Donousa
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Distance
23 mi
Ferry Companies
ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Small Cyclades Lines
Frequency of crossings
4 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
1 hours 10 min
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Ferry Naxos Donousa: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Naxos to Donousa, you'll find tickets range from £7 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £49 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Naxos to Donousa route is £21. The average ferry crossing time from Naxos to Donousa is 2 hours 5 min. The slowest ferries will take 3 hours 55 min to reach Donousa, while the fastest boats will arrive in Donousa in 1 hours 10 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Naxos at 12:20. The last boat to Donousa leaves the port of Naxos at 23:55.

Average price of a Naxos to Donousa ferry crossing
£21
Price range of ferries Naxos Donousa (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£7 - £49
Average crossing time Naxos Donousa
2 hours 5 min
Departure time of first ferry to Donousa
12:20
Time last ferry leaves for Donousa
23:55
Arrival time of first ferry to Donousa
00:15
Arrival time of last ferry to Donousa
18:25

Why travel by ferry from Naxos to Donousa?

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

To get some sea air
The health benefits of the sea have long been proven. During the Naxos-Donousa crossing, access the outside areas of the ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or Small Cyclades Lines ship to take a deep breath of air. A feeling of well-being will quickly take hold of you. This will allow you to start your holiday in Donousa full of energy.
Not to be bored on board... unlike the plane
Generally speaking, to get to Donousa or anywhere else, the plane is the fastest way. The problem is that you are stuck in your seat for several hours. On the contrary, on the Naxos-Donousa route on board the ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or Small Cyclades Lines ferry, you will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy yourself, to walk around on the outside deck and even to sunbathe in the summer. A flight will never provide you with so many services during the trip.
Transporting your bike is not a problem
Travelling with your bike on a train, plane or bus is often a nightmare because it is so cumbersome to carry. This is not the case on the ferry. Like any vehicle, your two-wheeler will be parked in the ship's garage. You travel from Naxos to Donousa with complete peace of mind, without fear of damage to your bike. You will get on your bike in Donousa to get off the boat.

Which companies operate between Naxos and Donousa?

If you want to travel between Naxos and Donousa by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or Small Cyclades 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.

ANEK Lines Naxos Donousa
ANEK Lines
Anek Lines is a Greek shipping company operating the Naxos-Donousa route and other shipping lines between Italy and Greece and between many Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Naxos-Donousa fares and book a ANEK Lines ticket between Naxos and Donousa. More information about ANEK Lines
Blue Star Ferries Naxos Donousa
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Naxos-Donousa route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Naxos-Donousa fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Naxos and Donousa. Blue Star Ferries operates 4 crossings a week to Donousa from Naxos and the journey time is 1 hours 10 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
1 hours 10 min
4 crossings a week
Small Cyclades Lines Naxos Donousa
Small Cyclades Lines
Small Cyclades Lines operates ferry services to Greece, including ferry services between the ports of Naxos and Donousa. On Vivanoda, you can compare Naxos-Donousa fares and book a Small Cyclades Lines ticket between Naxos and Donousa. More information about Small Cyclades Lines

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

Port of departure in Naxos

ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or Small Cyclades Lines ferries depart for Donousa from the following ports in Naxos:

Naxos
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Port of arrival in Donousa

Small Cyclades Lines, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines ships arrive in Donousa from the following ports:

Port of Donousa
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Naxos to Donousa, it will take you at least 1 hours 10 min to cover the 23 mi between Naxos and Donousa.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Naxos and Donousa in winter) and the ferry company (ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries and Small Cyclades Lines). There are currently 4 crossings a week between Naxos and Donousa.

There are 3 ferry companies operating between Naxos and Donousa: ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries and Small Cyclades Lines.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Small Cyclades Lines.

Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Blue 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 Naxos Donousa 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 Donousa, you will travel 23 mi.

To go by boat from Naxos to Donousa, you can find prices ranging from £7 for the lowest, to £49 for the highest. The average price we observed was £21.

The first ferry leaves Naxos at 12:20 for Donousa.

The last ferry to Donousa usually departs from Naxos at 23:55.

What is the Naxos to Donousa ferry crossing like?

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Naxos and Donousa would be like. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or Small Cyclades Lines ferry cruise, here we explain the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Naxos to disembarking in Donousa. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Naxos and Donousa.

Departure from Naxos by ferry

Here are the steps to embark before your Naxos Donousa ferry journey begins:

  • Presentation at the port of Naxos / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or Small Cyclades Lines) before the ship's actual departure time to arrive at the Naxos ferry terminal. After this time, your reservation is no longer guaranteed.
  • Checking in for the Naxos Donousa crossing / At the Naxos ferry terminal, look for the ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or Small Cyclades Lines counters and present your passport and booking number. If you are travelling by car, please stand in the reserved lanes. Check-in will take place directly from your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Donousa / Information messages are broadcast in the Naxos ferry terminal to invite you to board. In your vehicle, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or Small Cyclades Lines staff will proceed with boarding line by line. Wait patiently for your turn.

Life on board the ferry between Naxos and Donousa

On board the Small Cyclades Lines, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines ship, you can choose your activities according to your preferences! 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 Donousa, disembarkation imminent!

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

  • Donousa Harbour is in sight / Access to the garage to retrieve your vehicle will not be allowed by the crew until the boat is moored. There is no point in rushing. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Donousa harbour from the deck of the boat.
  • If you are in a cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Donousa Harbour.
  • Leave the ship and Donousa is yours / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. It's even faster as a pedestrian. In Donousa you are likely to pass a customs check. At last, your holiday in Donousa has begun!

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