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How to get from Naxos to Santorini by ferry ?

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

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

Most Minoan Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines 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 Naxos to Santorini simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Naxos to Santorini Ferry Information

Port of departure
Naxos
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Port of Arrival
Santorini
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Distance
50 mi
Ferry Companies
ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries
Frequency of crossings
7 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
1 hours 10 min
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Ferry Naxos Santorini: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Naxos to Santorini, you'll find tickets range from £27 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £232 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Naxos to Santorini route is £93. The average ferry crossing time from Naxos to Santorini is 2 hours 5 min. The slowest ferries will take 3 hours 25 min to reach Santorini, while the fastest boats will arrive in Santorini in 1 hours 10 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Naxos at 00:15. The last boat to Santorini leaves the port of Naxos at 23:10.

Average price of a Naxos to Santorini ferry crossing
£93
Price range of ferries Naxos Santorini (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£27 - £232
Average crossing time Naxos Santorini
2 hours 5 min
Departure time of first ferry to Santorini
00:15
Time last ferry leaves for Santorini
23:10
Arrival time of first ferry to Santorini
01:15
Arrival time of last ferry to Santorini
15:45

Why travel by ferry from Naxos to Santorini?

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

Taking your time becomes a pleasure
Everything in our society has to go fast. Yet you will enjoy setting sail from Naxos on a Minoan Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Sea Jets ferry that will travel the 50 mi to Santorini at less than 40km/h. All ships are equipped with a multitude of services (bar, restaurants, lounges, entertainment, etc...). You may even regret arriving in Santorini so quickly!
No need to worry about travelling with your bike
Travelling with your bike on a train, plane or bus is often a nightmare because it is so cumbersome to carry. However, on a ferry, you don't have this problem: your bike is loaded directly into the ship's huge garage. You leave it there for the duration of the Naxos-Santorini crossing in complete safety and without fear of it being damaged. You will get on your bike in Santorini to get off the boat.
To enjoy the incredible sea view
Generally, when we go on holiday by the sea, we look for a sea view as much as possible (at the restaurant, at the hotel, on a hike...). You'll enjoy a 360-degree view of the ocean from the port of Naxos to Santorini, whether you're having lunch or relaxing in one of the ship's lounges. Everywhere, large windows give you an extraordinary view of the azure blue sea to make the most of its soothing power.

Which companies operate between Naxos and Santorini?

If you want to travel between Naxos and Santorini by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Minoan Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines 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.

Minoan Lines Naxos Santorini
Minoan Lines
Minoan Lines is a Greek shipping company created in 1972 and providing passenger transport in Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Naxos-Santorini fares and book a Minoan Lines ticket between Naxos and Santorini. More information about Minoan Lines
Golden Star Ferries Naxos Santorini
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-Santorini fares and book a Golden Star Ferries ticket between Naxos and Santorini. Golden Star Ferries operates 14 crossings a week to Santorini from Naxos and the journey time is 1 hours 50 min. More information about Golden Star Ferries
1 hours 50 min
14 crossings a week
Blue Star Ferries Naxos Santorini
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Naxos-Santorini route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Naxos-Santorini fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Naxos and Santorini. Blue Star Ferries operates 14 crossings a week to Santorini from Naxos and the journey time is 2 hours. More information about Blue Star Ferries
2 hours
14 crossings a week
ANEK Lines Naxos Santorini
ANEK Lines
Anek Lines is a Greek shipping company operating the Naxos-Santorini route and other shipping lines between Italy and Greece and between many Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Naxos-Santorini fares and book a ANEK Lines ticket between Naxos and Santorini. More information about ANEK Lines
Sea Jets Naxos Santorini
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-Santorini fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Naxos and Santorini. Sea Jets operates 3 crossings a day to Santorini from Naxos and the journey time is 1 hours 10 min. More information about Sea Jets
1 hours 10 min
3 crossings a day

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

Port of departure in Naxos

Minoan Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Sea Jets ferries depart for Santorini from the following ports in Naxos:

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Port of arrival in Santorini

Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries or Minoan Lines ships arrive in Santorini from the following ports:

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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Naxos to Santorini, it will take you at least 1 hours 10 min to cover the 50 mi between Naxos and Santorini.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Naxos and Santorini in winter) and the ferry company (Minoan Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines and Sea Jets). There are currently 7 crossings a day between Naxos and Santorini.

There are 5 ferry companies operating between Naxos and Santorini: Minoan Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines and Sea Jets.

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

Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries 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 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 Naxos and Santorini, you will travel 50 mi.

To go by boat from Naxos to Santorini, you can find prices ranging from £27 for the lowest, to £232 for the highest. The average price we observed was £93.

The first ferry leaves Naxos at 00:15 for Santorini.

The last ferry to Santorini usually departs from Naxos at 23:10.

What is the Naxos to Santorini ferry crossing like?

It's not always easy to get a clear picture of what a Naxos 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 Naxos to disembarkation in Santorini, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, Sea Jets and Golden Star Ferries. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Naxos and Santorini.

Ready for boarding in Naxos

Before your Naxos Santorini ferry journey begins, here are the few steps to embark:

  • Presentation at the port of Naxos / You should arrive in the port of Naxos well in advance. Please check this with your Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries or Minoan Lines company. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Naxos - Santorini crossing / Go to the Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries or Minoan Lines desk at Naxos 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 Naxos ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcast. If you are travelling by car, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries or Minoan Lines staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.

On board the ship between Naxos and Santorini

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Minoan Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Sea Jets 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 / You will not be able to return to your vehicle until the ferry has come to rest and tied up to the quay in Santorini Harbour. 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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