Ferries from Santorini to Naxos (and return) [updated 2023]

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Planning to island hop between the Cyclades?

The ferries from Santorini to Naxos are a great option if you plan to take a trip away from the hustle of bustle of the popular Cyclades Island.

Although the largest island in the Cyclades, Naxos is mostly an agricultural island and is still not over run by tourists. While here, make sure to visit Portara, the only remnant of a temple dedicated to Apollo and of course, spend some time on the lovely beaches. The ferries from Santorini to Naxos offer a fast and easy way to travel between the two islands.

Santorini or Thira?

When traveling by ferry in Greece it’s important to remember that we travel between two ports and in many cases, the name of the port is not the same as the name of the island (especially as we know it in English). So, when looking for connections with Santorini, make sure to look for Thira (Santorini) or the port code ATI.

How long does it take to get from Santorini to Naxos?

The journey between Santorini and Naxos takes between 1 hour 25 minutes and 2 hours 10 minutes, depending on the type of ferry you are taking

Is there a high speed ferry between Santorini and Naxos ?

Yes, there are ferries which only take a little over an hour to get to Naxos (starting with May).

How much does it cost to get from Santorini to Naxos by ferry?

The ticket prices depend on the type of ferry you are taking and the class.

On Blue Star Ferries, the economy class ticket costs 31€ / adult / one way on the slow ferry (2h 15 min).

On the SeaJets high-speedy ferries, you will be paying 59.70€ / adult / one way in economy class (1h 20 min).

How many ferries per day depart from Santorini to Naxos during the low season?

During the 2023 low season (April – May, September – October) there are the following ferries running between Santorini and Naxos:

Day of the week Hour Dates
Daily 6:45 AM from Jul-2 to Sept-12
Sunday 7:00 AM From Apr-30 to Jun-4, from Sept-17 to Oct-29
Daily 10:10 AM from Apr-12 to May-21
Monday, Thursday, Saturday 10:10 AM from May-22 to Oct-14
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10:10 AM from May-23 to Oct-15
Wednesday 10:10 AM from May-24 to Oct-11
Tuesday 11:15 AM from Jun-6 to Sept-29
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday 12:00 PM from Apr-23 to May-21, from May-28 to May-31, from Oct-3 to Oct-18
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 12:10 PM from Apr-21 to May-20, from May-25 to Jun-1, from Oct-5 to Oct-19
Daily 12:10 PM from Jun-2 to Oct-2
Daily 12:30 PM from Sept-1 to Sept-5
Daily 1:35 PM from May-22 to May-25, from Sept-6 to Oct-16
Daily 1:40 PM from Sept-6 to Sept-17
Even days 1:55 PM from Apr-30 to May-4, from May-8 to May-18
Odd days 1:55 PM from May-1 to May-11, from May-15 to May-21
Odd days 2:00 PM from May-27 to May-31
Even days 2:15 PM from May-26 to May-30
Saturday 2:35 PM on May-6, on May-13, on May-20
Odd days 2:55 PM from Oct-17 to Oct-29
Daily 3:30 PM from Jun-6 to Sept-10
Monday, Saturday 3:30 PM from May-6 to Jun-5, from Sept-11 to Oct-30
Wedmesday, Friday 3:30 PM till Jun-2, from Sept-13 to Oct-27
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday 3:45 PM from Apr-18 to Jun-4, from Sept-12 to Oct-31


How many ferries per day depart from Santorini to Naxos during the high season?

During the 2023 high season (June – August ) there are the following ferries running between Santorini and Naxos:

Day of the week Hour Dates
Daily 6:45 AM from Jul-2 to Sept-12
Sunday 7:00 AM from Apr-30 to Jun-6
Daily 10:10 AM from May-22 to Oct-15
Tuesday 11:15 AM from Jun-6 to Sept-26
Thursday to Saturday 12:10 PM from May-25 to Jun-1
Daily 12:10 PM from Jun-2 to Oct-2
Daily 12:30 PM from Jun-23 to Jul-31, from Aug-1 to Aug-31
Daily 1:40 PM from Jun-6 to Jun-22
Odd days 2:00 PM from Jun-1 to Jun-7, from Jun-15 to Jun-21
Even days 2:00 PM from Jun-8 to Jun-14, on Jun-22
Odd days 2:15 PM from Jun-9 to Jun-13
Even days 2:15 PM from Jun-2 to Jun-6, from Jun-16 to Jun-20
Daily 3:30 PM from Jun-6 to Sept-10
Monday, Saturday 3:30 PM from May-6 to Jun-5
Wednesday, Friday 3:30 PM on Jun-2
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday 3:45 PM till Jun-4

Are there any overnight journeys between Santorini and Naxos ?

No.

Where can I buy tickets from?

125x125Tickets can be bought on line (with some restrictions like couple of weeks up to 2 months before departure), from the travel agencies or directly from the port. Unless you plan to travel during the peak season, you don’t need to worry much about booking in advance.

Does everyone charge the same prices?

The prices are the same, regardless if you book online, via travel agency or buy them directly from the port.

However, when you book online, service fees may apply based on the country you book from. And if you choose to get the tickets deliver via courier, you’ll pay the shipping fee (you can choose to pick them up in the port).

How about the ferries from Naxos to Santorini ?

During the 2023 high season, the following ferries link Naxos to Santorini:

Day of the week Hour Dates
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:15 AM from Jun-3 to Sept-11
Daily 10:30 AM from Jun-2 to Oct-2
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10:30 AM from May-25 to Jun-1
Daily 12:00 PM from Jun-1 to Jun-22
Daily 12:05 PM from Jun-23 to Jul-31, from Aug-1 to Aug-31
Daily 12:50 PM from Jun-6 to Sept-10
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday 1:00 PM till Jun-4
Monday, Saturday 1:00 PM from May-6 to Jun-5
Daily 2:15 PM from May-22 to Oct-15
Monday 3:00 PM from Jun-5 to Sept-25
Saturday 11:05 PM from Apr-29 to Jun-3
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 11:05 PM from Jul-1 to Sept 11

During the 2023 low season, the following ferries link Naxos to Santorini:

Day of the week Hour Dates
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:15 AM from Jun-3 to Sept-11
Daily 10:30 AM till Oct-2, from Oct-3 to Oct-19
Daily 12:00 PM from Apr-29 to May-31, from Sept-6 to Oct-16
Daily 12:05 PM from Sept-1 to Sept-5
Tuesday, Saturday 12:35 PM on May-2
Daily 12:50 PM from Jun-6 to Sept-10
Even days 12:55 PM from Oct-18 to Oct-30
Daily 1:00 PM from Sept-11 to Oct-31
Monday, Saturday 1:00 PM from May-6 to Jun-5
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday 1:00 PM till Jun-4
Wednesday, Friday 1:00 PM till Jun-2
Daily 2:15 PM till Oct-15
Monday 3:00 PM from Jun-5 to Sept-25
Saturday 11:05 PM from Apr-29 to Jun-3, from Sept-16 to Oct-28
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 11:10 PM from Jul-1 to Sept-11


Important note:

Make sure to double check the departures couple of weeks (or days) before departure, as the schedule is submitted to the Ministry of Mercantile Marine every Friday so, in some cases, there can be some changes from week to week, let alone from month to month.

Read more about:

>> Ferries in Greece
>> Ferries from Athens: How to deal with the Port of Piraeus
>> Ferries from Athens to Aegina
>> Ferries from Athens to Crete
>> Ferries from Athens to Karpathos
>> Ferries from Athens to Hydra
>> Ferries from Athens to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Rafina to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Athens to Patmos
>> Ferries from Athens to Santorini
>> Ferries from Santorini to Crete
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Syros
>> Ferries from Santorini to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Santorini to Naxos
>> Ferries from Corfu to Patras
>> Ferries from Rhodes to Kos
>> Ferries to and from Santorini
>> Ferries from Athens to Paros
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Crete
>> Ferries from Santorini to Karpathos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Lesvos
>> Ferries to and from Mykonos
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Paros (and return)
>> Ferries from Crete to Gavdos
>> Ferries from Santorini to Rhodes
>> Ferries from Santorini to Paros
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Ios
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Tinos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Rhodes
>> Ferries from Athens to Naxos
>> Ferries from Athens to Thessaloniki
>> Ferries from Santorini to Syros
>> Ferries from Kavala to Thassos
>> Ferries from Alonissos to Skiathos
>> Ferries from Athens to Lesvos (Lesbos)
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Kos
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Note:
*The article was first published in 2009; latest schedule update was made as of April 2023.
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2 thoughts on “Ferries from Santorini to Naxos (and return) [updated 2023]

    • Hello Anna,

      Yes, you can buy from the port (as it says in the article, too).
      Expect to pay at least 43 euros per person, one way, on the high speed. There are departures on both days.

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