Ferry routes for the Greek islands in 2025

Check out updated Greek ferry schedules!

February 27, 2025 Amalia Kokkoliadi

Greek ferry schedules for 2025 are available on our search engine as soon as ferry operators release them.

Want to plan your vacation in Greece as early as possible? If you are searching for 2025 ferry schedules to the Greek islands, you're in the right place! Here, you can find all available Greece ferry routes and organize your trip to the islands in just a few steps.

Find real-time timetables and ticket prices for ferries to the Greek islands in 2025, pick your next destination, and book your ferry tickets on Ferryhopper without hidden fees!

Dusk at the old port and lighthouse of Chania in Crete, Greece

Beautiful dusk at the busy old port of Chania in Crete

Ferries to the Greek islands in 2025

Do you prefer planning your holidays well in advance? We get you. It’s always a good time to start planning a trip to the Greek islands!

In 2025, numerous Greek ferries will be departing daily from the ports of the mainland to the islands of the Cyclades, the Dodecanese, the Saronic Gulf, the North Aegean, as well as Crete, the Sporades, and the Ionian Island.

Read the latest updates on Greek ferry schedules for 2025 below!

Tip: on our Map of ferries, you can see all Greek island ferry routes with cheap ferry tickets to easily plan your trip!

Cyclades ferry routes

Some of the most popular Greek islands, such as Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, and Naxos, are located in the Cyclades island group. Every summer, travelers from around the world visit these islands to enjoy the sun, the sea, the food, and the culture!

Crossings to the Cyclades in 2025 will be operated by Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Golden Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Zante Ferries, Minoan Lines, Magic Sea Ferries, and more ferry companies, with high-speed and conventional ferries. On Ferryhopper, you can find up-to-date ferry timetables for 2025 once the companies announce their schedules.

You can catch a ferry to the Cyclades from 3 ports in Athens: Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio. The islands are connected with Athens all year round, with ferries offering multiple crossings per day during the summer season. Depending on the destination/arrival port and the type of vessel, ferry time usually ranges from 1 to 8 hours.

Piraeus (Athens) - Cyclades ferry schedules 2025

Some of the most popular ferries departing from the port of Piraeus to the Cyclades are:

  • Piraeus - Santorini: there are up to 6 daily crossings and ferry tickets start at around €46.
  • Piraeus - Mykonos: there are up to 5 daily crossings and ferry tickets start at around €44.
  • Piraeus - Paros: there are up to 6 daily crossings and ferry tickets start at around €42.
  • Piraeus - Milos: there are up to 6 daily crossings and ferry tickets start at around €44.
  • Piraeus - Naxos: there are up to 7 daily crossings and ferry tickets start at around €43.
  • Piraeus - Syros: there are up to 6 daily crossings and ferry tickets start at around €37.

Apart from the popular islands in the Cyclades, from the port of Piraeus in Athens you can also catch a ferry to lesser-known Greek islands, such as Donousa or Koufonisia in the Small Cyclades group, or the wonderful Anafi, Folegandros, Serifos, and Amorgos.

Tip: starting from Naxos, you can try island hopping in the Small Cyclades with cheap ferry tickets at just €7-€8. Check out the Naxos - Donousa and Naxos - Koufonisia ferry routes.

Note: in 2025, you can also travel to the islands of Mykonos and Syros from the port of Thessaloniki in northern Greece.

Rafina (Athens) - Cyclades ferry schedules 2025

Some of the most popular ferry routes from the port of Rafina to the Cyclades are:

  • Rafina - Andros: you can find up to 6 daily crossings and ferry tickets start at around €25.
  • Rafina - Tinos: there are up to 8 daily crossings and ferry tickets start at around €35.
  • Rafina - Mykonos: you can find up to 8 daily crossings and ferry tickets start at around €38.

Lavrio (Athens) - Cyclades ferry schedules 2025

Two of the most popular ferry routes from the port of Lavrio to the Cyclades are:

  • Lavrio - Kythnos: you can find up to 5 daily crossings and ferry tickets start at around €15.
  • Lavrio - Kea (Tzia): there are up to 7 daily crossings and ferry tickets start at around €11.

In 2025, you can also catch a ferry from Lavrio port to Milos, Sifnos, Serifos, Syros, Kimolos, and more Cyclades islands. Ferry connections will be live on our search engine the moment ferry operators release them.

Useful info: keep in mind that ticket prices for Greek ferries in 2025 depend mainly on the destination, the ferry company, the type of vessel, as well as vehicle and seat selection.

Fira town with panoramic sea view in Santorini, Cyclades, Greece

Breathtaking views from Fira town in Santorini

Ferries to Crete

The large island of Crete is one of the most popular Greek holiday destinations, as it combines a cosmopolitan vibe, wild nature and amazing beaches. The ferry companies Minoan Lines, Seajets, Anek Lines, Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, and Hellenic Seaways normally connect Athens to the ports of Heraklion, Chania, Sitia, and Kissamos in Crete all year round.

In 2025, ferries depart frequently from the port of Piraeus in Athens:

Most Piraeus - Crete ferries depart late in the evening and are overnight. Depending on the destination port, the ferry itinerary and the type of vessel (conventional or high-speed), the journey duration usually ranges between 6 and 14 hours. For all routes and tickets to Crete, visit our dedicated pages for ferries to and from Crete.

Note: all ferries serving Athens - Crete ferry crossings have car decks for vehicles, as well as bed cabins so you can enjoy a more comfortable journey. The ticket cost depends mainly on the ferry company, the destination, the type of vessel, as well as vehicle and seat selection.

The city and the fortress of Heraklion in Crete, Greece

The majestic city and fort of Heraklion

Ionian Islands ferry schedules

In 2025, ferries to Zante (Zakynthos), Kefalonia, Ithaca, Corfu, and Paxi in the Ionian Sea, depart from 3 main ports: Patras and Kyllini in western Peloponnese, and Igoumenitsa in northwestern Greece.

Ferries from Patras to the Ionian Islands in 2025

Ferries from the port of Patras serve routes to two of the southern islands in the group: Kefalonia (Sami port) and Ithaca. Usually, there are daily crossings operated by Levante Ferries. The ferry trip takes 3-3.5 hours and tickets start at about €15.

Check out detailed information about the routes:

Tip: bear in mind that you can also travel between the two islands by ferry. The Kefalonia - Ithaca route is very short and normally available all year round. 

Ferries from Kyllini to the Ionian Islands in 2025

The town and port of Kyllini is located 7 km south of Patras and it’s easily accessible by car or bus from the rest of the Peloponnese and Athens. From there, you can reach Zante and Kefalonia (Poros port) in just 1-1.5 hours all year round. The ferry routes are served by Levante Ferries.

  • Kyllini - Zante: there are normally 6 daily crossings, depending on the season, with ferry tickets starting at around €13.
  • Kyllini - Kefalonia (Poros): you can normally find up to 3-4 daily crossings, with ferry tickets starting at around €14.

You can also travel between the two Ionian Islands, as there are regular Kefalonia - Zante ferries.

Ferries from Igoumenitsa to the Ionian Islands in 2025

In 2025, from the port of Igoumenitsa, you can normally catch ferries to the northern islands of the Ionian Sea: Corfu and Paxi.

Ferries from Igoumenitsa to Corfu are usually available all year round with up to 15 daily crossings, depending on the season. The route is served by the ferry companies Kerkyra Seaways and Kerkyra Lines, that reach the port of Corfu town, and Lefkimmi Lines that travel to Lefkimmi port.

Kerkyra Lines and Kerkyra Seaways serve the Igoumenitsa - Paxi ferry route as well, usually with 1 daily crossing.

Ferry tickets to Corfu and Paxi from Igoumenitsa cost about €7-€10 for passengers and €20-€46 for vehicles. The trip duration to the two islands is approximately 50 minutes-1.5 hours.

Good to know: remember that you can travel to the Ionian Islands and western Greece from Italy as well! In 2025, there will be weekly ferry crossings from Italy to Greece, to Igoumenitsa, Patras, Corfu, and Kefalonia from Ancona, Bari, and more Italian ports.

The emerald waters and coast of Paxi island filled with boats, Ionian Islands, Greece

The captivating emerald coast of Paxi island

Ferries to the Saronic Islands

Aegina, Agistri, Poros, Spetses, and Hydra are very close to Athens, and therefore ideal for island day trips from Athens all year round. Ferry prices for the Saronic Islands are quite affordable, as you can normally book tickets starting at around €10 for conventional ferries and at around €18 for high-speed ferries.

Ferry routes to the islands of the Saronic Gulf run from Athens (port of Piraeus) all year round with multiple daily departures. Specifically, you can catch a ferry:

  • To Aegina from Piraeus: there are up to 18 daily ferries, with frequency depending on the season and ferry tickets starting ranging between €10 and €19.
  • To Agistri from Piraeus: there are normally up to 9 daily ferries, depending on the season, with tickets starting at around €18.
  • To Poros from Piraeus: there are normally up to 6 daily ferries, depending on the season, with tickets starting at around €36.
  • To Spetses from Piraeus: there are usually up to 7 daily ferries, depending on the season, with tickets starting at around €52. This route is served only by high-speed ferries.
  • To Hydra from Piraeus: there are usually up to 9 daily ferries, depending on the season, with tickets starting at about €38. This route is served only by high-speed ferries.

The ferry companies that normally operate on the connections to the Saronic Islands are Hellenic Seaways, Saronic Ferries, Alpha Lines, Aegean Flying Dolphins, Magic Sea Ferries, and San Lorenzo Ferries. Most companies operate with high-speed ferries that take you to the islands of the Gulf in 40 minutes to a bit over 3 hours.

Useful info: bear in mind that there are no cars or motorcycles allowed on the islands of Hydra and Spetses. In fact, these two are among the most charming small Greek islands for car-free holidays.

Neoclassical houses by the sea in Spetses island, Greece

The majestic neoclassical houses and clean waters of Spetses island

Dodecanese ferry routes

In 2025, the ferry company Blue Star Ferries will be serving ferry connections from Athens (port of Piraeus) to Dodecanese islands, such as Rhodes, Kos, Patmos, and Kalymnos. The Dodecanese island group is located in southeastern Greece, off the coast of Turkey.

Find all Greek ferry routes to the Dodecanese with ticket prices starting at a bit over €40. Normally you can find regular year-round crossings to all popular islands of the group:

  • Piraeus - Rhodes: there are usually 1-2 daily ferries and tickets start at around €46.
  • Piraeus - Kos: you can normally find 1 daily ferry, with tickets starting at around €63.
  • Piraeus - Patmos: there are usually up to 5 weekly ferries, depending on the season, with tickets starting at around €44.
  • Piraeus - Astypalea: ferries to Astypalea are active up to 4-5 times per week, with ferry frequency depending on the season. Ferry prices start at around €45.
  • Piraeus - Kalymnos: the route is usually available up to 5 times a week, depending on the season and prices start at approximately €60.
  • Piraeus - Leros: you can normally travel to Leros by ferry 3-5 times weekly, depending on the season, and you can find tickets at around €49.

Moreover, ferries run frequently to other Dodecanese islands, such as Karpathos, Nisyros, Symi, Leipsoi, and Kassos. And if you’re worried about the long trip, don’t forget that most vessels are equipped with amenities, such as bed cabins, shops, bars, and restaurants (self-service or à la carte).

And if you're into the idea of island hopping in the Dodecanese, you can check all the ferry routes between the islands on Ferryhopper, such as Rhodes - Symi, Rhodes - Halki or Kos - Nisyros. The ferry connections between the Dodecanese islands are mainly served by Dodekanisos Seaways.

Tip: first time driving in Greece during your holidays? Check out some tips for driving on the Greek islands.

The Acropolis and village of Lindos in Rhodes island, Greece

The breathtaking Acropolis of Lindos in Rhodes

Ferries to the Sporades

In 2025, there will be regular ferries to Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos, and Skyros. The port of Volos serves ferry routes to the Sporades all year round, but you can also travel there from some ports in Evia during the summer months.

Ferries from Volos to the Sporades in 2025

The port of Volos is connected with the Sporades with numerous daily crossings in 2025. Many fast ferries from Volos will be traveling to Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos. The 2 main ferry operators serving the Volos - Sporades connections are Seajets and Aegean Flying Dolphins.

The ferry ticket cost from Volos to the Sporades starts at around €35. Ferry frequency depends on the season. Check out more details about ferry routes from Volos to the Sporades:

  • Volos - Skiathos: there are normally 1-4 daily crossings with ferry tickets starting at around €35.
  • Volos - Skopelos: there are normally up to 1-3 daily crossings with ferry tickets starting at around €42.
  • Volos - Alonissos: there are normally up to 1-3 daily crossings with ferry tickets starting at around €42.

Ferries from Evia to the Sporades in 2025

In 2025, you can reach Alonissos, Skiathos, Skopelos by ferry from the port of Mantoudi, which is 2 hours by car from Athens, and Skyros from Kymi, which is a 2.5-hour drive from Athens.

The cheapest ferry tickets to the Sporades from Evia start at €20 on the Kymi - Skyros route. Ferries from Kymi to Skyros are available all year round, with 1-2 daily departures by the company Skyros Shipping Co.

Mantoudi - Sporades ferries are usually available all year round, with more frequency in the summer months. Ferry tickets start at €27-€36 for all routes, which are operated by Seajets and Anes Ferries:

Note that you can bring your vehicle on all ferries to the Sporades from Evia.

The church of Agios Ioannis on a large rock in Skopelos island, Sporades, Greece

Idyllic sunset over the famous Mamma Mia rock and chapel in Skopelos island

North Aegean Islands ferry schedules

Lesbos, Chios, and Samos are among the largest islands in the Aegean Sea, with many permanent residents and loyal visitors. These islands are lively all year round, so ferry tickets are always in demand.

Ferries routes to the North Aegean islands in 2025 are available from the ports of Piraeus and Lavrio in Athens, as well as from Thessaloniki and Kavala in Northern Greece.

Ferries from Athens to the North Aegean in 2025

The Northeastern Aegean islands are well connected to the port of Piraeus with frequent ferry services all year round. There are also a few weekly crossings from the port of Lavrio to Lemnos and Agios Efstratios.

In 2025, conventional Blue Star Ferries ships will be traveling almost daily from the port of Piraeus in Athens. Ferry tickets for the Greek Islands in the Northeast Aegean from Athens start at approximately €50.

Also take a look at the Athens (Lavrio) - Lemnos ferry route, normally available twice a week by Fast Ferries, and with tickets starting at €29.

Most trips are overnight, with ferries arriving early in the morning. Moreover, all ferries traveling to the islands have car decks and bed cabins.

Tip: Ikaria and its neighboring Fourni are among the most laid-back islands in Greece.

Ferries from Thessaloniki to the North Aegean Islands in 2025

In 2025, ferries from Thessaloniki to the North Aegean islands normally run with 1-2 weekly departures to Lesbos, Chios, Samos, as well as Lemnos.

The ferry companies Blue Star Ferries and Seajets operate on Thessaloniki - North Aegean routes. Tickets for standard economy seats start at €23 for the ferry from Thessaloniki to Lemnos (the island closest to Thessaloniki). The cost of ferry tickets depends on the destination island, as well as discounts and seat type.

Tip: check our page about ferry schedules from Thessaloniki for upcoming updates on ferries to the Greek islands in 2025.

Ferries from Kavala to the North Aegean Islands in 2025

In 2025, Blue Star Ferries and Seajets are expected to serve frequent sailings to the islands of the Northeast Aegean from the port of Kavala. There are normally 1-4 weekly Kavala - Chios, Kavala - Lesbos and Kavala - Samos ferry crossings, with ferry tickets starting at €28-€36 depending on the destination.

There are also regular ferry crossings from:

  • Kavala to Thassos: there are multiple daily crossings, with tickets starting at around €5-€7.
  • Kavala to Lemnos: there are up to 8 weekly ferries, with tickets starting at around €16.

Useful info: the port of Kavala is located in Keramoti, about 35 km from the city center.

Molyvos town and castle in Lesbos island, Greece, at sunset

The magical scenery of the Molyvos town and castle in Lesbos

Ferries between the Greek islands

In addition to ferry routes between mainland Greece and the islands, in 2025, the Greek ferry companies will also be traveling between the islands. Take advantage of these connections to explore the Greek seas and hop on an island-hopping adventure in Greece!

There are many popular island-hopping tours, such as the ones among the islands of the Cyclades, which are close to each other and there are multiple daily departures with cheap ferry tickets. You can easily explore 3-5 different islands in just 1 week! Check out our ultimate 7-day Greece itinerary guide for first timers and plan your trip easily!

If you wish to make the most of your trip to the Greek islands, then you can also catch a ferry from Heraklion to the Cyclades, explore the islands of the Saronic Gulf, or travel between Crete and the Dodecanese. Browse all Greek island ferry timetables on Ferryhopper, pick the crossing that suits you best, and plan your trip!

Here are some of the most popular routes between the Greek islands for 2025:

White houses and windmills in Mykonos town, Cyclades, Greece

The white-washed Mykonos town and its distinctive windmills

Book ferry tickets to the Greek islands for 2025

It’s always a good time to plan a holiday in Greece! On Ferryhopper, you can find all up-to-date Greek ferry schedules for 2025 once they are announced. Compare routes, prices, and ferry offers, and book Greek ferries to the islands without hidden fees!

Tip: τo better understand where all the Greek islands are located and explore the particular charm of each group, check out our ultimate Greek islands travel guide.

Author Bio

Ahoy! My name is Amalia Kokkoliadi and I’m a copywriter / translator, but my friends call me Chandler Bing because they don’t really understand what I do for a living and I make too many puns (sometimes cringey).😅 From bank-product descriptions to film reviews and ancient-Greek texts, I have worked on any kind of writing you can imagine. No wonder they also call me “know-it-all”; indeed, over the last years, I have been trying to know everything about the ferry market and deliver delicious content to you, guys, so you can get the best travel experience possible!

PS: even though I easily get nauseous on board, I put on a brave face and enjoy a ferry ride once every few months. 💪⛴️ 

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