Small Cyclades Lines Ferries
The local operator of the Express Skopelitis, the lifeline ferry linking Naxos with the Small Cyclades (Iraklia, Schinoussa, Koufonisi, Donousa) and Amorgos (Katapola and Aegiali). The ship overnights at Katapola and sails to Naxos in the morning, returning in the afternoon. In summer it also runs a Sunday Katapola – Santorini – Ios round trip.
Small Cyclades Lines Routes
| Route | Crossing Time | Vehicles | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naxos → Amorgos | 3h 55m – 6h 20m (via Iraklia, Schinoussa, Koufonisia) | Cars & foot passengers | Book |
| Naxos → Koufonisia | About 2h 35m (via Iraklia, Schinoussa) | Cars & foot passengers | Book |
| Naxos → Iraklia | 1h 25m – 1h 30m | Foot passengers only | Book |
| Naxos → Schinoussa | 1h 45m – 1h 50m | Foot passengers only | Book |
| Naxos → Donoussa | 3h 40m – 3h 55m | Cars & foot passengers | Book |
| Amorgos → Donoussa | 1h 15m from Aegiali; 2h 15m from Katapola | Cars & foot passengers | |
| Amorgos → Koufonisia | 1h 10m direct (3h 30m via Aegiali and Donoussa) | Cars & foot passengers | Book |
| Koufonisia → Donoussa | 1h 05m – 1h 10m | Foot passengers only | Book |
| Schinoussa → Koufonisia | 30m – 35m | Cars & foot passengers | Book |
| Iraklia → Schinoussa | 10m | Cars & foot passengers | Book |
| Iraklia → Koufonisia | 55m | Cars & foot passengers | Book |
| Amorgos → Santorini | 3h 15m | Foot passengers only | Book |
Small Cyclades Lines sailing patterns
- Naxos → Amorgos
Monday to Saturday: Naxos 14:00 → Iraklia → Schinoussa → Koufonisi → (Donousa → Aegiali on Mon/Wed/Sat) → Katapola
Timetable valid 14/09/2026 – 31/10/2026; a different summer timetable ran 08/06 – 13/09/2026
Source: Small Cyclades Lines published Express Skopelitis timetable, checked 2026-09-28
- Naxos → Koufonisia
Monday to Saturday: Naxos 14:00 → Iraklia 15:30 → Schinoussa 15:50 → Koufonisi 16:35
Timetable valid 14/09/2026 – 31/10/2026
Source: Small Cyclades Lines published Express Skopelitis timetable, checked 2026-09-28
- Naxos → Iraklia
One sailing each way Monday–Saturday (Naxos → Iraklia in the afternoon, Iraklia → Naxos in the morning)
Winter timetable 14 Sep – 31 Oct 2026; the summer timetable (8 Jun – 13 Sep) runs the same pattern with the Naxos departure at 14:30
Source: Small Cyclades Lines timetable (Express Skopelitis), checked 2026-09-29
- Naxos → Schinoussa
One sailing each way Monday–Saturday via Iraklia
Winter timetable 14 Sep – 31 Oct 2026; the summer timetable (8 Jun – 13 Sep) runs the same pattern with the Naxos departure at 14:30
Source: Small Cyclades Lines timetable (Express Skopelitis), checked 2026-09-29
- Naxos → Donoussa
Express Skopelitis Mon, Wed and Sat via Iraklia, Schinoussa and Koufonisia; Blue Star up to 3 times a week direct
Winter timetable 14 Sep – 31 Oct 2026; the summer timetable (8 Jun – 13 Sep) runs the same pattern with the Naxos departure at 14:30
Source: Small Cyclades Lines timetable (Express Skopelitis), checked 2026-09-29
- Amorgos → Donoussa
Express Skopelitis Mon, Wed and Sat (Katapola 07:00 → Aegiali 08:00 → Donoussa 09:15)
Winter timetable 14 Sep – 31 Oct 2026; the summer timetable (8 Jun – 13 Sep) runs the same pattern with the Naxos departure at 14:30
Source: Small Cyclades Lines timetable (Express Skopelitis), checked 2026-09-29
- Amorgos → Koufonisia
Express Skopelitis Mon–Sat: direct on Tue/Thu/Fri, via Aegiali and Donoussa on Mon/Wed/Sat
Winter timetable 14 Sep – 31 Oct 2026; the summer timetable (8 Jun – 13 Sep) runs the same pattern with the Naxos departure at 14:30
Source: Small Cyclades Lines timetable (Express Skopelitis), checked 2026-09-29
- Koufonisia → Donoussa
Mon, Wed and Sat only, one sailing each way
Winter timetable 14 Sep – 31 Oct 2026; the summer timetable (8 Jun – 13 Sep) runs the same pattern with the Naxos departure at 14:30
Source: Small Cyclades Lines timetable (Express Skopelitis), checked 2026-09-29
- Schinoussa → Koufonisia
Express Skopelitis Mon–Sat, one sailing each way
Winter timetable 14 Sep – 31 Oct 2026; the summer timetable (8 Jun – 13 Sep) runs the same pattern with the Naxos departure at 14:30
Source: Small Cyclades Lines timetable (Express Skopelitis), checked 2026-09-29
- Iraklia → Schinoussa
Express Skopelitis Mon–Sat, one sailing each way
Winter timetable 14 Sep – 31 Oct 2026; the summer timetable (8 Jun – 13 Sep) runs the same pattern with the Naxos departure at 14:30
Source: Small Cyclades Lines timetable (Express Skopelitis), checked 2026-09-29
- Iraklia → Koufonisia
Express Skopelitis Mon–Sat via Schinoussa, one sailing each way
Winter timetable 14 Sep – 31 Oct 2026; the summer timetable (8 Jun – 13 Sep) runs the same pattern with the Naxos departure at 14:30
Source: Small Cyclades Lines timetable (Express Skopelitis), checked 2026-09-29
- Amorgos → Santorini
Sundays only: Katapola 08:00 → Thira 11:15, returning Thira 11:25 → Ios 13:20 → Katapola 16:25
Published for 11 May – 13 Sep 2026; not in the autumn timetable
Source: Small Cyclades Lines Sunday timetable, checked 2026-09-29
Vessels on these routes: Express Skopelitis
Small Cyclades Lines Network Map
12 routes on FerryConnect; 8 carry vehicles; 1 seasonal.