The route

Would you like to explore the best ways to get to Karpathos? Search for a ferry from Santorini to Karpathos using the Dodecanese Islands ferry booking platform. This web portal gives you all the information you need on the sea crossings to Karpathos from Santoriniprices, durations and timings.

The sea crossing between Santorini and Karpathos is operated by the sailing company Blue Star Ferries who provide 4 weekly sailings with travel times that range between 6 hours 35 minutes and 12 hours 10 minutes and primarily morning departures. Ferry operators serving this line have ships suitable for vehicle transportation, so you can reach your destination with your car, motorbike or camper van. These ferries provide cafes and bars along with different types of accommodation to suit all of your needs. Early booking will ensure your choice of either regular seating or cabin accomodation.

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Ferry Operators

• BLUE STAR FERRIES

  4 weekly sailings

  Duration: 6 hours 35 minutes

THIRA (SANTORINI) KARPATHOS offers

BLUE STAR FERRIES

Port of Thira (Santorini)

The main port on Santorini is Athinios and it has only one passenger terminal. The port connects the island with Piraeus and other Greek islands. The port is about 19 km from Oia, 9 km from Fira and about 9 km from Akrotiri. The port area of ​​Athinios is a bit isolated because it is located at the foot of a cliff on the coast, however there are bars and cafés. The port is well served by bus lines that lead to various locations on the island in case you do not want to take the taxi or don't have a car. Santorini Airport is about 8km from Athinios port and can be reached by bus. The line... [More information]

Address: Órmos Athiniós, Greece

Directions: Google Map @ Thira (Santorini), port

Guide of Karpathos

Kàrpathos is one of the most beautiful and forgotten islands in the Aegean Sea. Time seems to have stopped on Kàrpathos and the few tourists who come here are mostly Americans and Australians because of the emigration that happened in the early twentieth century. The island itself is peculiar shape, it is long and narrow, crossed by quite a high mountain range that prevents the summer temperatures getting too high. History  Kàrpathos is rich in history and the island is quoted by Homer in the Iliad. According to Greek mythology this was the place where the king of the... [More information]