Ferries from Piraeus to Thira (Santorini)
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The crossing between Piraeus and Santorini is served by Blue Star Ferries, Seajets and Fast Ferries with a combined schedule of 42 weekly connections with mostly morning and afternoon departures and maximum duration of 11 hours 55 minutes. Some of the sailing companies operating this crossing have hydrofoils available, which speed up your journey if you are a foot passenger, but if you want to travel with your vehicle, it is also possible find ferries suitable for transporting vehicles. Ferries with long travel times offer various types of seating and beds to maximize your comfort on board: you select the amount of space you require, from regular seating to a range of cabin options.
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| Route: PIRAEUS - THIRA (SANTORINI) |
| Average Weekly Sailings: 7 weekly sailings |
| Sailing Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday |
| No. of Operators: 3 |
| Operators: BLUE STAR FERRIES, FAST FERRIES, SEAJETS |
| First Ferry: 07:00 |
| Last Ferry: 17:30 |
| Average trip duration: 6 h 23 min |
| Distance: 259.93 Km |
Passengers with tickets for routes between Italy or Greece with Anek Superfast receive a 30% discount on onward tickets to the Cyclades, Dodecanese, Crete and the Northeast Aegean islands with Blue Star Ferries.
30% discount
Children under 5 travel free, but will not be designated seating or accommodation.
100% discount
Children aged between 5 and 10 receive a 50% discount, including fees.
50% discount
The offer provides a 30% discount on tickets to the Cyclades, Dodecanese, Sporades, Saronic Islands, Crete, and the Northeastern Aegean Islands when combined with a Superfast Ferries ticket for the Adriatic Sea. The discount is valid for one-way or round-trip tickets for passengers and vehicles (all categories) on domestic routes.
However, the discount does not apply to fuel surcharges, pet transport fees, or the Pure cabin supplement. Additionally, discounts cannot be combined, and only the most advantageous offer will be applied. Tickets for both the Adriatic Sea and domestic routes must be purchased at the same time.
30% discount
Passengers traveling with pets must declare it at the time of ticket booking. The issuance of the ticket for the pet is mandatory and requires the registration of the following information: pet passport or health book number, category (e.g., companion, therapy, assistance), size (large > 10 kg or small <= 10 kg), and onboard location (in cabin, in kennel, or on deck).
Travel companions must carry the pet’s health book and, for EU residents, the pet passport. They must follow boarding procedures and are responsible for the animal’s care, safety, and hygiene during the journey. For dogs, cats, and ferrets, a rabies vaccination certificate is mandatory. Each passenger may travel with a maximum of 5 pets, all vaccinated and with a health book.
Children between the ages of 5 and 10 are eligible for a 50% discount, including fees.
50% discount
Children from 0 to 5 years of age travel free but will not be designated an individual seat or accommodation.
100% discount
Children between the ages of 5 and 10 are eligible for a 50% discount, including fees.
50% discount
Children from 0 to 5 years of age travel free but will not be designated an individual seat or accommodation.
100% discount
The port of Piraeus is located just 12 km south of the center of Athens and is its main port. Historically this port was the starting point for many naval expeditions and the Athenian navy fleet was also based here. Over the centuries, with the decline of Athens the port of Piraeus also declined and then resumed some activities in the nineteenth century. Today, Piraeus is the largest port in Europe in terms of commercial traffic and every year it is a stopover for about 20 thousand passengers. Piraeus covers the routes to the major Greek islands, including the Cicaldi, the Dodecanese archipela... [More information]
Address: Platia Karaiskaki
Directions: Google Map @ Piraeus, port
Santorini is perhaps the best-known island in the Cyclades due to its disarming beauty and its cliffs that overlooking the sea. It is a volcanic island and its black rocks create a particular contrast with the typical white Cycladic houses and villages that lie on the coasts as if they had been sleeping for millennia. History Santorini, whose real name is Thira, has a thousand-year history and in 1530 BC there was a volcanic eruption that destroyed most of the island. There are still traces of this event and you can still see the 20km-wide crater at the centre of the lagoon that formed and the... [More information]
Want to learn more about your trip from PIRAEUS to THIRA (SANTORINI)?
The duration of the crossing from PIRAEUS to THIRA (SANTORINI) is usually 9 hours 50 minutes with BLUE STAR FERRIES, 11 hours 55 minutes with FAST FERRIES and 6 hours 20 minutes with SEAJETS. Travel times may vary depending on the date and time of departure.
The ferry operator BLUE STAR FERRIES carries out 14 weekly itineraries, FAST FERRIES carries out 3 weekly itineraries and SEAJETS carries out 28 weekly itineraries. The number of crossings may vary depending on the time of year.
The price of the ticket from PIRAEUS to THIRA (SANTORINI) varies according to the date and time of departure and the offers available at the time of booking. Our website always gives you the best available price. Book now and save.
The companies on this route have ships that can accommodate cars, motorcycles, campers and trucks.
If you are looking for information on your return journey, click this link Ferries from THIRA (SANTORINI) to PIRAEUS .