Greece
Athens (Piraeus) → Santorini (Thira)
The crown jewel of Greek island hopping. Travel from Athens across the Cycladic blue waters directly into the volcanic submerged caldera of Santorini below Fira’s cliffs.
⏱ 4h 45m – 7h 45m🚢 2 operators📅 Up to 8 sailings daily in high season🚗 Vehicles accepted🐕 Pet friendly
Maritime Crossing Route Map
Interactive sea passage between Athens (Piraeus) and Santorini (Thira)
Athens (Piraeus)⇄Santorini (Thira)
⏱ 4h 45m – 7h 45m · 📐 128 nm
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | 7h 45m | Blue Star Delos, Blue Star Patmos |
| SeaJets | 4h 45m | WorldChampion Jet, Champion Jet 1 |
Route Features
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Vehicles
Cars, campervans, and motorbikes accepted
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Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
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Pets
Pets allowed with valid documents
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Distance
128 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- Piraeus Metro Line 1 & Line 3 directly connect the ferry quays to Monastiraki and Athens International Airport
- Athinios Port has scheduled KTEL buses climbing the caldera cliffs to Fira, Oia, and Kamari
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the fastcat or conventional ferry better to Santorini?
Fastcat (SeaJets) takes 4.5 hours but can be bumpy in summer Meltemi winds. Conventional ferries (Blue Star) take 7.5 hours with open sun decks and smooth sailing.