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How to get from Rafina to Naxos by ferry ?

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

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

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

Rafina to Naxos Ferry Information

Port of departure
Rafina
Greece
Attica
Port of Arrival
Naxos
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Distance
98 mi
Ferry Companies
Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries, Agoudimos Lines
Frequency of crossings
6 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
3 hours 40 min
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Ferry Rafina Naxos: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Rafina to Naxos, you'll find tickets range from £37 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £182 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Rafina to Naxos route is £94. The average ferry crossing time from Rafina to Naxos is 4 hours 24 min. The slowest ferries will take 5 hours 30 min to reach Naxos, while the fastest boats will arrive in Naxos in 3 hours 20 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Rafina at 07:45. The last boat to Naxos leaves the port of Rafina at 14:30.

Average price of a Rafina to Naxos ferry crossing
£94
Price range of ferries Rafina Naxos (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£37 - £182
Average crossing time Rafina Naxos
4 hours 24 min
Departure time of first ferry to Naxos
07:45
Time last ferry leaves for Naxos
14:30
Arrival time of first ferry to Naxos
11:10
Arrival time of last ferry to Naxos
17:50

Why travel by ferry from Rafina to Naxos?

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

Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
Travelling by ferry is simply the ideal way to travel between Rafina and Naxos when you are with your family and especially with children. Everything is easier. As soon as you leave Rafina, 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 Naxos, time flies by faster than you think and this maritime experience between Rafina and Naxos will remain unforgettable for your children for a long time.
It's much less boring than on a plane
As a general rule, a trip from Rafina to Naxos is much quicker by plane. But you are stuck in your seat, strapped in by your seatbelt, and there is almost no opportunity to travel. During the Rafina Naxos ferry journey with Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or Cyclades Fast Ferries, 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!
Taking your time becomes a pleasure
We live in a society where everything goes faster and faster. Yet you will enjoy setting sail from Rafina on a Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries or Sea Jets ferry that will travel the 98 mi to Naxos at less than 40km/h. All ships are equipped with lounges, restaurants, promenade decks, and sometimes much more... You may even regret arriving in Naxos so quickly!

Which companies operate between Rafina and Naxos?

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

Cyclades Fast Ferries Rafina Naxos
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 Rafina-Naxos fares and book a Cyclades Fast Ferries ticket between Rafina and Naxos. Cyclades Fast Ferries operates 7 crossings a week to Naxos from Rafina 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 Rafina Naxos
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Rafina-Naxos route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Rafina-Naxos fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Rafina and Naxos. More information about Blue Star Ferries
Golden Star Ferries Rafina Naxos
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 Rafina-Naxos fares and book a Golden Star Ferries ticket between Rafina and Naxos. Golden Star Ferries operates 3 crossings a day to Naxos from Rafina and the journey time is 3 hours 40 min. More information about Golden Star Ferries
3 hours 40 min
3 crossings a day
Sea Jets Rafina Naxos
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 Rafina-Naxos fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Rafina and Naxos. Sea Jets operates 14 crossings a week to Naxos from Rafina and the journey time is 3 hours 50 min. More information about Sea Jets
3 hours 50 min
14 crossings a week

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

Port of departure in Rafina

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

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Port of arrival in Naxos

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

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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Rafina to Naxos, it will take you at least 3 hours 40 min to cover the 98 mi between Rafina and Naxos.

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

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

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

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

To go by boat from Rafina to Naxos, you can find prices ranging from £37 for the lowest, to £182 for the highest. The average price we observed was £94.

The first ferry leaves Rafina at 07:45 for Naxos.

The last ferry to Naxos usually departs from Rafina at 14:30.

What is the Rafina to Naxos ferry crossing like?

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Rafina to Naxos sea crossing is like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Rafina to disembarkation in Naxos, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines and Cyclades Fast Ferries. You will also find practical information about Rafina and Naxos.

Ready for boarding in Rafina

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

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

On board the Rafina to Naxos ferry

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries 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.

Disembarking the ferry in Naxos

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Naxos:

  • Naxos Harbour is in sight / You will not be able to reach the garage until invited by the crew. There is no need to rush. In the meantime, we advise you to enjoy the arrival in Naxos from the outside deck.
  • Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Rafina to Naxos in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Naxos.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Naxos / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at Naxos harbour can give you a check. At last, your holiday in Naxos has begun!

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