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How to get from Santorini to Naxos by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Santorini to Naxos can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Santorini 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 ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, Sea Jets or Golden Star Ferries. This way you can find the best deal on a Santorini Naxos 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 Santorini to Naxos simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Santorini to Naxos Ferry Information

Port of departure
Santorini
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Port of Arrival
Naxos
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 Santorini Naxos: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Santorini to Naxos, 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 Santorini to Naxos route is £107. The average ferry crossing time from Santorini to Naxos is 1 hours 46 min. The slowest ferries will take 2 hours 30 min to reach Naxos, while the fastest boats will arrive in Naxos in 1 hours 10 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Santorini at 06:45. The last boat to Naxos leaves the port of Santorini at 18:30.

Average price of a Santorini to Naxos ferry crossing
£107
Price range of ferries Santorini Naxos (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£27 - £232
Average crossing time Santorini Naxos
1 hours 46 min
Departure time of first ferry to Naxos
06:45
Time last ferry leaves for Naxos
18:30
Arrival time of first ferry to Naxos
08:45
Arrival time of last ferry to Naxos
21:00

Why travel by ferry from Santorini to Naxos?

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

To get some sea air
The health benefits of sea air are numerous. During the Santorini-Naxos crossing, access the outside areas of the Minoan Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Sea Jets ship to take a deep breath of air. The fresh sea air and the waves that rock the ferry will soothe you instantly. You'll arrive in Naxos feeling perfectly zen and energised.
You get much more rest than in the car
Driving for miles on end is not very relaxing, especially if you add the risk of traffic jams and accidents. The Santorini Naxos ferry journey is the opposite! On board, depending on the Minoan Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Sea Jets ship in service, everything is designed to give you time to relax in the calm of comfortable reclining lounges, to lounge on the outside decks, to entertain and to have fun. No doubt you'll arrive in Naxos completely relaxed.
To enjoy the incredible sea view
When we are on the coast, we often look for places that offer the best sea view. You'll enjoy a 360-degree view of the ocean from the port of Santorini to Naxos, 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 Santorini and Naxos?

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

Port of departure in Santorini

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

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Port of arrival in Naxos

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

Naxos
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

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

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Santorini and Naxos 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 Santorini and Naxos.

There are 5 ferry companies operating between Santorini and Naxos: 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 Santorini 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 Santorini and Naxos, you will travel 50 mi.

To go by boat from Santorini to Naxos, you can find prices ranging from £27 for the lowest, to £232 for the highest. The average price we observed was £107.

The first ferry leaves Santorini at 06:45 for Naxos.

The last ferry to Naxos usually departs from Santorini at 18:30.

What is the Santorini to Naxos ferry crossing like?

It's not always easy to get a clear picture of what a Santorini to Naxos 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 Santorini to disembarkation in Naxos, 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 Santorini and Naxos.

Ready for boarding in Santorini

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

  • Presentation time in Santorini port / You should arrive in the port of Santorini 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 Santorini - Naxos crossing / At the Santorini ferry terminal, look for the Minoan Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Sea Jets counters and present your passport and booking number. If you have a car, you can check in from the vehicle queue.
  • Boarding the ferry to Naxos / From the Santorini 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 Santorini and Naxos

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.

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 return to your vehicle until the ferry has come to rest and tied up to the quay in Naxos Harbour. There is no need to rush. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Naxos harbour from the deck of the boat.
  • Vacate your cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Naxos Harbour.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Naxos / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Naxos you are likely to pass a customs check. At last, your holiday in Naxos has begun!

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