Cheap Greek ferries

Empty orange deck seats on a ferry's open deck
15 May, 2018

An easy guide for cheap Greek ferries and their destinations to the Greek islands. Explore the website and find all the necessary details for Cheap Greek Ferries, like scheduled departures, prices and accommodation options with real-time availability!

Cheap Greek ferries to the Greek Islands

Ferries are the most common way of transport to and from the islands. You can reach the Island of Santorini, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Milos and other Cyclades islands with regular ferries departing from Piraeus, Rafina or Lavrio ports.

The long-distance islands like Lesvos, Rhodes and Crete are best reached by regular ferry with overnight on board. Some Cyclades islands like Andros, Tinos and Mykonos; you may reach them from the Athenian port of Rafina, boarding a catamaran ferry. They are more expensive, but you can reach the islands shortly.

Regular ferries are the primary means of transport to and from the islands, and the trip is an experience to be savored, like a day cruise!

The cheapest way to travel to the Greek islands is using an economy deck category. If you have a sleeping bag and it's a night ferry, there is no better place to be than under the stars with a bottle of wine and fellow travelers!

Ferry schedules & timetables

High-speed ferries to/ from and between the Greek islands are most frequent from May to October. The rest of the year, the islands are served by regular but modern ferries.

From December to March, a dead schedule can make it difficult to move between some islands. For example, there are no runs between Crete and Santorini, between Santorini and Mykonos or between Crete and Mykonos. To reach one of these islands in winter, you must arrive in Athens first!

Complete the fields and click "search" to find the ferry schedules and timetables and compare the prices of all cheap ferries that run to the Greek islands!

Cheap ferry ticket pass

In Greece, a multi-stop cheap ferry ticket pass is impossible! Ferry tickets are individual tickets purchased for a specific itinerary and for personal use. If you travel to more than one Greek island, you will need to buy a ferry ticket for each itinerary. Every route is an individual ticket!

Types of cheap Greek ferries

Regular ferries

They carry vehicles and passengers. They are mainly used to cover long distances and are more economical than high-speed and catamaran ferries.

High-Speed ferries

They are like catamaran type, but their speed is 50% higher than a regular ferry. They usually carry passengers and vehicles.

Catamaran ferries

These are ships with many hulls or two grooves. The catamarans have a greater width than the classic types of vessels and are, therefore, more stable in the water. They usually only carry passengers, but some carry passengers and vehicles.

Flying-Cats

They are catamaran-type, with a cat-like design. They are used for short distances, and they carry only passengers.

Accommodation options on cheap ferries

Everything you need to know about ferry types and accommodation options on cheap Ferries; reserve the ideal accommodation option on a ferry to the islands and get fresh and relaxed at your destination!

Comfortable armchairs, business class comfort seats, outside and inside cabins or economy deck chairs. There are a range of accommodation options for a day or night ferry to the Greek islands.

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