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How to get from Skiathos to Skopelos by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Skiathos to Skopelos can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Skiathos to Skopelos 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 Sea Jets, Anes Ferries, Aegean Flying Dolphins, Magic Sea Ferries or Hellenic Seaways. This way you can find the best deal on a Skiathos Skopelos ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Aegean Flying Dolphins, Hellenic Seaways, Anes Ferries, Sea Jets or Magic Sea Ferries 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 Skiathos to Skopelos simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Skiathos to Skopelos Ferry Information

Port of departure
Skiathos
Greece
Sporades Islands
Port of Arrival
Skopelos
Greece
Sporades Islands
Distance
13 mi
Ferry Companies
Sea Jets, Anes Ferries, Aegean Flying Dolphins, Magic Sea Ferries, Hellenic Seaways
Frequency of crossings
3 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
30 min
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Ferry Skiathos Skopelos: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Skiathos to Skopelos, you'll find tickets range from £10 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £61 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Skiathos to Skopelos route is £29. The average ferry crossing time from Skiathos to Skopelos is 1 hours 3 min. The slowest ferries will take 1 hours 30 min to reach Skopelos, while the fastest boats will arrive in Skopelos in 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Skiathos at 10:05. The last boat to Skopelos leaves the port of Skiathos at 20:00.

Average price of a Skiathos to Skopelos ferry crossing
£29
Price range of ferries Skiathos Skopelos (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£10 - £61
Average crossing time Skiathos Skopelos
1 hours 3 min
Departure time of first ferry to Skopelos
10:05
Time last ferry leaves for Skopelos
20:00
Arrival time of first ferry to Skopelos
10:55
Arrival time of last ferry to Skopelos
21:05

Why travel by ferry from Skiathos to Skopelos?

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

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...). During the Skiathos Skopelos crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the Aegean Flying Dolphins, Hellenic Seaways, Anes Ferries, Sea Jets or Magic Sea Ferries ship, you will simply have a front row seat to the incredible spectacle that the sea offers. Restaurant, bars, lounges, cabins,... the magnificent views of the sea are omnipresent on board the ship.
Not to be bored on board... unlike the plane
If you compare the speed, the plane is certainly the fastest way to get from Skiathos to Skopelos. But you are stuck in your seat, strapped in by your seatbelt, and there is almost no opportunity to travel. On the other hand, during the Skiathos Skopelos crossing on the Magic Sea Ferries, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries, Hellenic Seaways or Aegean Flying Dolphins ferry, you have total freedom in your activities, to eat, walk, entertain or rest. A totally different experience to flying!
Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
Travelling by ferry is simply the ideal way to travel between Skiathos and Skopelos when you are with your family and especially with children. Everything is simpler. As soon as you leave Skiathos, 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 Skopelos, time flies by faster than you think and this maritime experience between Skiathos and Skopelos will remain unforgettable for your children for a long time.

Which companies operate between Skiathos and Skopelos?

If you want to travel between Skiathos and Skopelos by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Aegean Flying Dolphins, Hellenic Seaways, Anes Ferries, Sea Jets or Magic Sea Ferries 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.

Aegean Flying Dolphins Skiathos Skopelos
Aegean Flying Dolphins
Aegean Flying Dolphins operates ferry services to Greece, including ferry services between the ports of Skiathos and Skopelos. On Vivanoda, you can compare Skiathos-Skopelos fares and book a Aegean Flying Dolphins ticket between Skiathos and Skopelos. More information about Aegean Flying Dolphins
Hellenic Seaways Skiathos Skopelos
Hellenic Seaways
Hellenic Seaways was founded in 2000 and is based in Athens, Greece. The company serves the Greek islands and the Aegean region. On Vivanoda, you can compare Skiathos-Skopelos fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Skiathos and Skopelos. Hellenic Seaways operates 10 crossings a week to Skopelos from Skiathos and the journey time is 30 min. More information about Hellenic Seaways
30 min
10 crossings a week
Anes Ferries Skiathos Skopelos
Anes Ferries
Anes Ferries is a ferry company based in Venice, Italy. It offers ferry crossings to several destinations in Italy, Croatia and Albania. On Vivanoda, you can compare Skiathos-Skopelos fares and book a Anes Ferries ticket between Skiathos and Skopelos. Anes Ferries operates 2 crossings a week to Skopelos from Skiathos and the journey time is 5 hours 50 min. More information about Anes Ferries
5 hours 50 min
2 crossings a week
Sea Jets Skiathos Skopelos
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 Skiathos-Skopelos fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Skiathos and Skopelos. More information about Sea Jets
Magic Sea Ferries Skiathos Skopelos
Magic Sea Ferries
Magic Sea Ferries operates ferry services to Greece, including ferry services between the ports of Skiathos and Skopelos. On Vivanoda, you can compare Skiathos-Skopelos fares and book a Magic Sea Ferries ticket between Skiathos and Skopelos. More information about Magic Sea Ferries

Where do the ferries leave from in Skiathos? Where do the boats arrive in Skopelos?

Port of departure in Skiathos

Aegean Flying Dolphins, Hellenic Seaways, Anes Ferries, Sea Jets or Magic Sea Ferries ferries depart for Skopelos from the following ports in Skiathos:

Skiathos
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Skiathos
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Port of arrival in Skopelos

Magic Sea Ferries, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries, Hellenic Seaways or Aegean Flying Dolphins ships arrive in Skopelos from the following ports:

Skopelos
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Skiathos to Skopelos, it will take you at least 30 min to cover the 13 mi between Skiathos and Skopelos.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Skiathos and Skopelos in winter) and the ferry company (Aegean Flying Dolphins, Hellenic Seaways, Anes Ferries, Sea Jets and Magic Sea Ferries). There are currently 3 crossings a day between Skiathos and Skopelos.

There are 5 ferry companies operating between Skiathos and Skopelos: Aegean Flying Dolphins, Hellenic Seaways, Anes Ferries, Sea Jets and Magic Sea Ferries.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Sea Jets, Anes Ferries, Aegean Flying Dolphins, Magic Sea Ferries, Hellenic Seaways.

Before booking, compare the prices of Sea Jets, Anes Ferries, Aegean Flying Dolphins, Magic Sea Ferries, Hellenic Seaways 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 Skiathos Skopelos 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 Skiathos and Skopelos, you will travel 13 mi.

To go by boat from Skiathos to Skopelos, you can find prices ranging from £10 for the lowest, to £61 for the highest. The average price we observed was £29.

The first ferry leaves Skiathos at 10:05 for Skopelos.

The last ferry to Skopelos usually departs from Skiathos at 20:00.

Experience a Skiathos to Skopelos ferry crossing

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Skiathos and Skopelos would be like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Skiathos to disembarkation in Skopelos, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of Sea Jets, Anes Ferries, Aegean Flying Dolphins, Magic Sea Ferries and Hellenic Seaways. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Skiathos and Skopelos.

Boarding in Skiathos

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

  • Arrival time in Skiathos port / You should arrive in the port of Skiathos well in advance. Please check this with your Magic Sea Ferries, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries, Hellenic Seaways or Aegean Flying Dolphins company. After this time, the company may refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Skiathos - Skopelos crossing / Go to the Magic Sea Ferries, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries, Hellenic Seaways or Aegean Flying Dolphins desk at Skiathos ferry terminal to check in with your passport or ID card and your 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 Skopelos / Information messages are broadcast in the Skiathos ferry terminal to invite you to board. By car, follow the instructions of Aegean Flying Dolphins, Hellenic Seaways, Anes Ferries, Sea Jets or Magic Sea Ferries staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

Life on board the ferry between Skiathos and Skopelos

On Magic Sea Ferries, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries, Hellenic Seaways or Aegean Flying Dolphins ships, there is something for everyone. 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.

Skopelos is in sight, disembarkation imminent!

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Skopelos:

  • Approaching Skopelos Harbour / You will be allowed to return to the ship's garage once the ferry has docked. There is no need to rush. It is best to wait on the outside decks to watch the ferry manoeuvre into Skopelos Harbour.
  • If you are in a cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Skopelos Harbour.
  • Leave the ship and Skopelos is yours / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. As a pedestrian, you will get out even faster. A customs check cannot be ruled out in Skopelos. Finally, your stay in Skopelos begins in earnest!

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