Its much more comfortable/enjoyable/relaxing. The Zanteferries Dionisios Solomosis ferry.

Would you suggest just getting the Hellenic Seaway Highspeed 6 which leaves 12:25pm and arrives Piraeus 5:05pm, a much more attractive schedule? Youll need to fly via Athens. Is it cheaper to buy Ferry tickets online and in advance? The greatest informative site by far. Wed like to visit Santorini, Paros and tour Athens on the back end. 1.40 pm Athens Istanbul. Naxos is a great island to visit in the off season. Will it schedule another Highspeed ferry for that day and I shall wait for it? Book through Seajets.gr. Is that enough time for me to settle down to watch the amazing sunset? I with my wife will be in Greece from April 15 till April 23, for 9 nights and will be distributing 3 nights each with Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini. 1. We havent decided for how many days yet. Thats what I would recommend getting as its nice having a reserved seat. Were not big drinkers and I would say were pretty conservative with money. Santorini is a 4.5 to 6-hour ferry ride from Athens by the fastest highspeed ferries and catamarans, and 7 to 9 hours (or more) by the slower car ferries and overnight ferries. My question is are those air plane like seats in the later category and there are two such lounges, do you have any recommendation which one to opt for?

So were thinking Athens for 1 night and then to Santorini for 4 nights, then Paros for 3 nights, Mykonos for 3 nights, then home. Paros, Naxos, Felegandros, and Serifos are all wonderful islands. Any information on this will be greatly appreciated. Yes, they can be cancelled but its not too common. My wife and I are in the early stages of planning a visit to the Greek Islands when it gets warmer. If youre prone to seasickness choose a different ferry. I was wondering if it runs and how do I go about booking it? Hi Dave, In high season (May to October) there will be 4 to 7 ferries per day from Athens. I found one from Zante Ferries leaving at 7:00 but arriving at 20:00, which is too late for me. Great information! We are coming to Athens for 3 nights in September then over to Santorini for 3 nights. Thank you for this website. 2. About a 1 minute walk from the terminal. 4. Nomiki. I cant seem to find any information on if they check the tickets to allow access to certain decks/areas.

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Not so much concerned about the mainland. santorini greeka tours volcano springs I am told that the ferry ride can be rough in the winter. Im feeling a lot more sorted about travelling to Greece after reading this site. Good luck. I have purchased tickets from Athens to Santorini with high speed ferry. The SeaJets Sea Jet 2 ferry. Trying to decide weather to buy a flight from Crete to Santorini ahead of time or if we should wait to see if theres a ferry between the two island. The Blue Star Patmos ferry. Your reply is most appreciated. Yes, there will be a Paros to Rafina ferry in July. There are no guarantees but 2 hours 15 minutes should be plenty of time. We will be in Athens for the marathon in November and we were considering traveling to Milos, Sifnos, and Santorini. There should also be a ferry from Sifnos to Milos. Yeah, travel agents suck, not as people obviously but what they offer in terms of hotels are lame.

Its one of the smaller Superjets (so could be a rough ride).

We are planning to come to Santorini from Athens on April 1 for 1 night. Cabins are nice-ish and you should be able to get some sleep. Be prepared for anything and definitely have a good thick rain coat. Which one would you suggest to take? 1. Greek Easter is different than Western Easter so not an issue for your trip. Thank you very much for the detail information! The SeaJets Superjet ferry. We will be travelling to Greece, first time for us, on August 11. Were pretty chill people. Both leave between 7am and 8am from Piraeus. i was wondering how to pay you back as a token of appreciation, then i saw the Patron site. If its got a good rating the chance of getting a bad hotel are almost zero. Athens and Santorini can be great in early December. From Santorini ferry to Paros, ferry to Mykonos, and ferry back to Athens. Thank you in advance for your advice.

We will be travelling to Santorini for 4 days from 22-25th September. Which are the best beaches to visit during that time? Weather in May is generally great for sightseeing and relaxing but can be a tossup for beach weather.

I went online to Blue Star Ferrys website and there doesnt appear to be a ferry that day (or perhaps their website has an error?)

Do the ferries operate on March 25, Independence Day? Are there any convenient islands that you would recommend visiting from Santorini? Definitely not a party person. Required fields are marked *. There is a ferry (BLUE STAR 2) at 17:00 hours departing from Santorini. And you would have access to all the public areas of the ferry (which is most of it) but I dont believe youd have access to the business lounge. If we book a cabin, do we get the whole cabin to ourselves or do we share it with others (as it has 4 beds)?. We are hoping to spend 3 or 4 nights on Santorini. Which is the best month for such climate? Hi Dave. Thank you so much for all the info. 1.

The Blue Star Delos ferry. Greece Athens Athens (Piraeus) to Santorini I have flown with them many times. Would be happy seeing some historical sites, beautiful ocean, and spend some time with family. Which fast boat will take us there. You have it exactly right. There is only one flight at the moment, but hoping again that cheaper flights will come out at the beginning of the year. The best hotel near the Athens airport (and the only one within walking distance) is the Sofitel. You should be fine buying ferry tickets at the airport when you arrive. Our total trip looks like this: Arrive Athens at 4:30 pm on May 21st, depart Athens on the 28th via 6:00 AM flight (yuck!). Its just over a mile. Not especially new. Piraeus-Santorini ferry schedule on ferryhopper.com.

With the earlier option I imagine I would need to get up before 5am to try and organise ourselves to be down at the port by 5:30am? We have not found any ferry schedule for November. Plan to stay in Oia. 4. Hi there, thanks so much for your very helpful website! Because our flight into Athens arrives late afternoon May 21st, and 45 minutes is probably not enough time to make a turn around to catch the 5:15 to Santorini, were looking at alternate options. As long as your cruise is on time youll be fine but thats not guaranteed by any means. My sister and I are both in our early 30s and parents 60s. Since Hellenic is owned by Blue Star this will often be listed as the Blue Star Ariadne. Most ferries from Athens to Santorini also stop in Naxos and Paros en route. I was hanging on every word and every tip you gave. Help!

Knowing that March 25 is the Greek Independence Day and it is followed by the Easter holidays, Im wondering if there will be a lot of people taking the ferry during such vacation? My wife and I will be visiting Santorini in the last week of January.

Im thinking that maybe after the tour ends in Athens, we could go back to the ferry port or airport and go to Santorini. Youd be able to sleep in a little more (up at 6am instead of 4:30). Not really. I am having difficulty choosing the 2nd island. You, however, have saved me all this work and for that I really thank you. Your site is so informative,I would like to see Santorinis in its full swing with blue sky and blue water. Were going to go in using the Blue Star ferry, but plan to take a flight out directly to Athens. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. The ferry will take too long.

The flights from Montreal all arrive around 10 am ish (so far). I would recommend 2 nights in Athens, 3 in Mykonos, and 4 in Santorini. Your info is much appreciated. The Zante and the Blue Star are the only ferries next Tuesday and the both get to Piraeus late. Theres no easy/quick way of stopping at Mykonos en route to or from Santorini. Youll definitely find many flights and can pick and choose your flight times. In December ferries are less common than in summer but there is always a daily ferry to Naxos, Paros, and Athens (and often Ios). Santorini Athens Thanks for the great info! We are very excited and Thanks in advance. So, thank you for that!

Youll have more than enough things to see and do to fill your time in Santorini. How much Euro we should bring for 4 people if we book our hotels from here?

The slowest (but often cheapest) ferry from Athens to Santorini. I feel comfortable and confident that our trip is going to be world class and all thanks to YOU. On May 24 it will depart Santorini at 9am and get to Rafina at 15:45.

3. Since it is a long trip I thought it might be nice to book a cabin for our luggage and for our own restroom, etc.

A ferry would take all day (8 hours) where as plane is maybe 4 hours including security but more expensive.

There should be taxis waiting at your cruise port but the first ones will get snapped up quickly so try to be the first off your ship. Is it beach weather? I think I want to visit Athens briefly, then go to Mykonos, Santorini and possibly Crete. If you really wanted to have them in hand then sure. Can you recommend any nice hotels near Athens airport? 1. But facing issues as the reservation is not getting completed. What a fabulous website. Athens still has lots to do in the winter, so no worries there. Can you propose an itinerary (when to travel to the islands/beaches, how many days, which ferries/port etc.) Ferries leave on time so dont expect any cushion. A good choice if youre prone to seasickness. Do you know how their service is? Hi Dave, The SeaJets Champion Jet 2 ferry. thirassia Do you have a better itinerary idea or any suggestions. We have 5 days for this trip. Thanks for your help and for this wonderful website! 2. Given that we are staying in Santorini for one night only, we would also like to visit Mykonos for a few hours. We are then looking at flying from Santorini to Naples. Or will Santorini will fullfill 90% of things we will see in the other islands? The issue we are having is in what order to do the islands and if we should do Athens first or last. If you ever find yourself in Sunny South African in Johannesburg please do not hesitate to call me as I would certainly like to host you as our guest and show you around our amazing country. A good choice if youre prone to seasickness. Best seats: I recommend Business or VIP if available (nicer seats in a more relaxed setting) Right now Im searching the Internet for some other tour company that will allow us to spend a reasonable amount of time on Santorini. You site popped up first when I went to Google with the question about how to get from Athens to Santorini. And then pick them up from the airport?

Also, the ferry will get you to Paros at 11:30 when your hotel room will likely be ready.

Crete is great. It seems to be the low season and not much transportation available when compared to the summer months. While booking the seat they are showing Economy and AIR SEATS LOUNGE-1. Do you think this gives us enough time? 1. If you wanted to stick to other mainland destinations then Nafplio would be a great choice. Though it seems tempting to do a cruise/tour I highly recommend planning and traveling on your own. Which islands beside Santorini will be a highlight to visit them during that time? With such limited time dont waste any more of it on a ferry than you have to. Do you have a recommendation for accommodations and restaurants close to the airport? Definitely skip Mykonos as theres not much to do there outside of the summer season. Seajets duration about 3 hours or Blue star duration 5.5 hours. Any recommendations?

The only direct flight I see from Rome to Santorini on the day we need leaves Rome @ 23:40 and arrives the next morning @ 02:50. Any other island would be nice to see in December? Have you ever heard of Volotea airlines? I cant believe the detail you provided and the photos! Or, assuming youre in Athens the night before, its easy to purchase at any travel agent in central Athens (theyre all over the place). I keep hearing that Crete is too big and need one week just there! Keep it up. January can be windy and wet or sunny and mild, no telling. I do not see this port on the Blue Star website. Will the tickets sold out fast? Anyway, I wanted to book ahead of time and now Im worried that there is not a ferry that day.

Just found your site and it is so helpful. Really found it helpful when looking at getting about in Santorini! when we arrive in Athens (around 9PM on 8/11) for us to maximize few days both at Athens and the islands? How to buy ferry tickets: Ferryhopper.com I feel like if I can start with the hotels than I can figure the other things out. Do you know if Hellenic high speed ferries operate in mid May? Otherwise you have to ticket separately (each on an individual line on the booking app) and youll be in (separate) male and female cabins. BUT .. of course there were few bumps like not validating my metro tickets on the platform. I am told that it is a cabin for 2 only and has a window. But the Vueling one is so cheap, Id be tempted to book it as an insurance policy if you do start booking hotel rooms but dont want to commit to the Athens flight. The SeaJets Worldchampion Jet ferry.

However the only options are the Blue Star 2 leaving at 6:10am which heads straight to Piraeus arriving 11:15am, or the Blue Star Delos leaving at 3:30pm and arriving Piraeus at 11:15pm. How is the weather going to be in early February? Appreciate any light you can throw on the above queries.

Regards We are going to take the bluestar ferry. It is SO DANG HELPFUL! Im travelling from Santorini to Athens on 29th July by Blue Star Ferry and was checking their website. With your pictures and explanation that will not happened to anybody going to Santorini. I know its gonna be a little cold and quiet. Your site is very helpful! If you arrived really early on day 1 and left late on day 2 then you could get a fair bit accomplished. There are bank machines on all the islands so getting more cash is never a problem. Our ship arrives at 6am, so Im trying to determine if we can make the 7:25am Blue Star ferry to Santorini. Of course have good food too. Order you visit doesnt matter. Santorini Dave first and foremost congratulation on the best traveling report I have ever seen. Athens and Santorini are 2 of the better destinations in December. Should we spend first few days in Athens then go to Santorini? Any information would greatly be appreciated. But Aegean and Qatar airlines are not partners so I doubt it. We are going to Greece from September 18 October 1 for honeymoon. There is no difference between the different lounges. Thanks Jenny. I was hoping you can help advise that fastest route to get to Athens to Santorini on that day. Thanks in advance. The information should be on their websites though. So, do you think it is a good idea? I would be traveling next Tuesday.

Youll be fine booking ferry tickets when you arrive in Athens (buy from any travel agency you come across in Athens a day or two before traveling).

No. 4. It really helped me a lot, planning my trip in August. Is it better to look at flights from Rome to Athens and then fly from Athens to Santorini? Really appreciate your advice! but arrive in the afternoon? On September 26th it departs at 7:25am.

I would book flights as soon as possible as they tend to go up, not down. Based on this time of year where would you suggest we spend our time? Hi Dave, Do you think there will be a problem taking the public transport from Fira to the airport considering I need to be in the Santorini airport about an hour before the flight (right?)

The worst for seasickness. Were scheduled to leave Athens and return to Birmingham at 8pm local time. Obviously the Seajets is faster, but if youre asking for my personal preference then Id go with the Blue Star. Crete, Naxos, and Paros are also good. Are there any fast hydrofoils the period we are going? You need to purchase the whole cabin to be together. Is there anything you recommend that we see and which would be open in Jan? Kos is definitely a no as its a long way from Santorini and few direct ferries. The Ryanair flight departing Athens for Santorini at 7am looks like the best option to me, as Im thinking 2 hours 30 should be enough time in between the flights to get our hold baggage, check in again and go through security. I would recommend booking directly with Blue Star then picking up from the kiosk at Piraeus (right beside the ferry leaving for Santorini). Hi Dave Ive just started looking into making plans to be in Greece November 17 to 26 (flying in and out of Athens). You could try emailing Blue Star at [emailprotected]. Hi Dave, Such an awesome website!! What are the hotels in Santorini that offer a good sea view? Is that comfortable for some shuteye? Thanks so much loving your site. sailing greek sunset athens cruises charters island guide sail riviera greece This is a small ferry and can give a very rough ride in choppy seas.

Will it be crowded? Many thanks for putting that up. Hi Dave, Such amazing work you are doing. Neither of us have ever flew to Athens before so not sure what the airport is like, how far away terminals are from each other, how many check in desks etc there are and what baggage collection carousels are like (some airports are notoriously slow Birmingham being one of them!).

Also, can i get ferry back to Athens from Santorini in the morning around 7? You should be the islands tourist bureau chief. Take a small bag with just a few necessary items. I am planning to take ferry on September 9 from Naxos to Piraeus. Does that sound like a good plan? Any insight? My family and I are heading to Greece and Italy in June. Itll be worth it for the extra time. So I was thinking about booking all my Ferry tickets through Danae Travels and collecting it from the airport when I land in Athens. Or do I need at least 2 days for me to explore Santorini if I come on February 16? With that in mind, Naxos is probably the best 2nd island. My Husband and I are planning to travel from 31st January to 6th February. My only concern is the return flight on Saturday 30th July. Do you have any recommendations on how to get to these islands? I recommend staying at the Airport Sofitel which is steps from the terminal. The schedule is not official yet but thats what its currently showing. Thank you again for your help! We are visiting at the end of December. And how is the weather in May? Do you think the proposed flight transit is workable? Im planning to visit Greece from November 28 to December 4 this year. We will be in Athens December 27 January 1, would a day trip to Santorini be possible? When to book tickets: 2 to 3 months in advance (any sooner and some ferry routes might not be released yet, any later and some ferries could be sold out). There will be at least one bus waiting at the Santorini port for all arriving ferries. I assume there is a bus in the middle of the night that would transport us from Rafina to the airport, but we might be willing to do a taxi directly to the hotel. Thank you so much for the all the information you provided in this forum. Your email address will not be published. In Santorini, try to get to Akrotiri and see the archaeological museum in Fira. Yes, they will check tickets but that doesnt mean the child would be allowed to access the cabin. Thanks for all your time and professionalism in putting together this website Dave you are brilliant. This is a wonderful website. I do, however, manage to select the above under SeaJets. ferries corfu rhodes zakynthos kefalonia ionian chania heraklion cyclades naxos milos alonissos dodecanese patras Im planning on going to Greece next September for 10 days any suggestions on how many nights I do in Athens and Santorini and Mykonos? Can we book in other portals like greekferries.gr? around 7.20am? I contacted bluestar by email, and i am still waiting for their response. By taking a tour you miss out on the best times to see the islands: early morning and evening. I am thinking to leave Santorini in mid December for Istanbul and transit in Athens. We are thinking to book in advance the Blue Ferry when leaving for Santorini on 22th but leaving for Athens by the Hellenic Seaways on 25th, Monday.

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