Mykonos to Santorini in 2018. The complete guide.

 

 

The ferry route connecting Mykonos to Santorini and Crete is the most popular one in the Greek islands. The route also includes stops in Paros and Ios. Some ferries also stop in Naxos.

For 2018, the Mykonos to Santorini ferry connection will start on the 23rd of March with the Seajet 2 daily schedule. Hellenic Seaways will follow, with a daily flying Cat 4 schedule, from the 30th of March and the Highspeed 7 on the 5th April. Golden Star Ferries will start on the 11th May 2018 with its Super Runner. From then onward, the frequency will increase to up to five daily schedules.

This year, the ferry operators connecting Mykonos to Santorini are Hellenic Seaways, Seajets and Golden Star Ferries. Seajets will operate the route with 4 vessels, Hellenic Seaways will operate the route with 2 vessels, and Golden Star Ferries with 1 vessel. All three ferry companies operate high speed ferries.

Map of the Mykonos to Santorini ferry route

The ferry route from Mykonos to Santorini is part of the Mykonos to Crete route which includes Mykonos – Paros – Naxos – Ios – Santorini – Heraklio, Crete. The route is operated by high speed ferries and the travel time is between 1.5 and 4 hours. The distance between the ports of Mykonos and Santorini is 64.93 nautical miles. The minimum travel time is around 2 hours  and the maximum about 4 hours.

Mykonos to Santorini ferry schedules for 2018

From Mykonos to Santorini in 2018 with Hellenic Seaways

With the Highspeed 7

• From 05/04/2018 until 14/10/2018 Daily at 13:50 with the Highspeed 7. Arrival in Santorini at 16:30.

Note: The schedule will not operate on 09/04/2018.

With the Flying Cat 4

• From 30/03/2018 until 17/04/2017 & from 25/05/2018 until 30/09/2018 Daily at 09:35 with the Flying Cat 4. Arrival in Santorini at 14:40.

You can book all Hellenic Seaways ferries connecting Mykonos to Santorini online via www.danae.gr

From Mykonos to Santorini in 2018 with Golden Star Ferries

With the Super Runner

• From 11/05/2018 until 21/05/2018 on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 10:00 with the Super Runner. Arrival in Santorini at 12:25.
• From 26/05/2018 until 15/06/2018  Daily at 10:00 with the Super Runner. Arrival in Santorini at 12:55.
• From 16/06/2018 until 16/09/2018 Daily at 10:00 with the Super Runner. Arrival in Santorini at 14:00.
• From 17/09/2018 until 21/10/2018 on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 10:00 with the Super Runner. Arrival in Santorini at 12:55.

Note: There will be no schedules on 27/05/2018 & 28/05/2018

You can book the Golden Star Ferries, Super Runner connecting Mykonos to Santorini online via www.danae.gr

From Santorini to Mykonos in 2018 with SeaJets

With the Seajet 2

• From 23/03/2018 until 26/04/2018 & from 01/10/2018 until 15/10/2018 & from 22/10/2018 until 31/10 /2018 Daily at 10:00 with the Seajet 2. Arrival in Santorini at 11:50.
• From 06/06/2018 until 10/09/2018 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 16:30 with the Seajet 2. Arrival in Santorini at 19:15.
• From 08/06/2018 until 09/09/2018 on Fridays, Sundays & some Tuesdays at 15:20 with the Seajet 2. Arrival in Santorini at 18:45.
• From 16/10/2018 until 21/10/2018 Daily at 09:50 with the Seajet 2. Arrival in Santorini at 11:50.
• From 16/10/2018 until 21/10/2018 Daily at 14:50 with the Seajet 2. Arrival in Santorini at 17:20.

With the Champion Jet 1

• From 04/04/2018 until 15/10/2018 Daily at 13:35 with the Champion Jet 1. Arrival in Santorini at 16:20.

With the Champion Jet 2

• From 01/06/2018 until 30/09/2018 Daily at 09:40 with the Champion Jet 2. Arrival in Santorini at 12:25.

With the Blue Power

• From 27/04/2018 until 30/09/2017 Daily at 09:50 with the Blue Power. Arrival in Santorini at 11:55.
  

With the Sifnos Jet

• From 01/06/2018 until 30/09/2018 Daily at 14:40 with the Sifnos Jet. Arrival in Santorini at 17:10.

You can book all Seajets ferries connecting Mykonos to Santorini online via www.danae.gr

How long is the ferry ride from Mykonos to Santorini

The ferries connecting Mykonos to Santorini are all High Speed catamarans, mono hauls or small hydrofoils. All take between 2 and 3 hours. Travel time depends on the speed, on the number of stops and of course on the weather.

Below is a list of travel times published by the ferry operators:

• The Seajet 2 connects Mykonos to Santorini in 1h 50min.
• The Champion Jet 1 connects Mykonos to Santorini in 2h 45min.
• The Champion Jet 2 connects Mykonos to Santorini in 2h 45min.
• The Blue Power connects Mykonos to Santorini in 2h 05min
• The Sifnos Jet connects Mykonos to Santorini in 2h 45min.
• The Highspeed 7 connects Mykonos to Santorini in 2h 40min.
• The Flying Cat 4 connects Mykonos to Santorini in 1h 25min.
• The Super Runner connects Mykonos to Santorini in 4h.

How much is the ferry from Mykonos to Santorini?

Ferry prices for ferries connecting Mykonos to Santorini start at 59,00 euros per person. Since the ferry ride is quite short and the vessels small, only seats are available. Both in economy and business class. Below we list the prices for each company and vessel operating the Mykonos to Santorini route in 2018:

Fares with Hellenic Seaways from Mykonos to Santorini

The Highspeed 7 ferry from Mykonos to Santorini offers 2 types of seats at the following cost:

• Economy numbered seat: 67,00 euros
• Economy table seat: 67,00 euros
• VIP numbered seat: 87,00 euros
• VIP Table Seat: 87,00 euros

The Flying Cat 4 ferry from Mykonos to Santorini offers 2 types of seats at the following cost:

• Economy numbered seat: 67,00 euros
• VIP numbered seat: 87,00 euros

Fares with Golden Star Ferries from Mykonos to Santorini

The Super Runner ferry from Mykonos to Santorini offers 3 types of seats at the following cost:

• Economy numbered seat: 59,00 euros
• Economy table seat: 59,00 euros
• VIP numbered seat: 75,00 euros

Fares with Seajets from Mykonos to Santorini

The Champion Jet 1 and Champion Jet 2 ferries from Mykonos to Santorini offer 3 types of seats at the following cost:

• Economy (silver) numbered seat: 66,80 euros
• Business (Club) numbered seat: 75,80 euros
• Platinum numbered Seat: 78,60 euros

The Sifnos Jet & Seajet 2 ferries from Mykonos to Santorini offer 2 types of seats at the following cost:

• Economy (silver) numbered seat: 66,80 euros
• Business (Club) numbered seat: 75,80 euros

What about 2018 ferries from Santorini to Mykonos?

All ferry schedules from Santorini to Mykonos for 2018 are published here and can be booked online via www.danae.gr

Which ferry connecting Mykonos to Santorini should i choose?

Since the travel time and prices are quite similar for all ferries connecting Mykonos to Santorini, your main concern would be first of all if you are traveling with a vehicle and then the departure time, availability, the weather conditions and the reliability.

• Traveling with a vehicle: The Seajet 2 and the Flying Cat 4 are passenger only ferries. All others take vehicles.
• Departure time: As you have seen above there are schedules both in the morning and the afternoon.
• Availability: The popularity of this route and the smaller size of the ferries operating the Mykonos Santorini connection means that you might not always find availability for your first choice. You should probably book in advance if you are traveling in July and August.
• Weather conditions: During the summer, very often, there are strong Northern winds in the Aegean. This means that you might have a bumpy ferry ride. Especially if you are traveling from Santorini to Mykonos. The Seajet 2 and the Flying Cat 4 are small hydrofoils and are less sea worthy compared to the larger catamarans and mono-hauls. Also keep in mind that rough seas might delay ferries as they cannot cruise at great speed. You can check the wind conditions on our blog here.
• Reliability: Traveler reviews suggest that the most reliable service is by the Highspeed 7 and the Super Runner. As mentioned above, many parameters can affect timings. The weather, how fast passengers and vehicles go in and out at every stop, etc. A call at the ferry operators central agency at your departure time can save you some time.

 

Mykonos port information

Mykonos has two ports, the old port next to the main village “Chora” and the new port which is 2 Km further away.

All car passenger ferries, both conventional and catamaran, dock at the new port. Only the small Seajet 2 and the Superjet hydrofoils dock at the old port.

The old port of Mykonos can be easily reached by foot from the main village. That is not the case with the new port. Travelers, especially those with small children and carrying luggage, should have this in mind. There are buses to the new port and of course taxis. There is also a Sea bus connecting “Chora” to the new port every 30 minutes.

At both ports there are waiting areas and a place to grab a drink or a snack. There are travel agencies in the main village and above the old port. At the new port, there are some ferry ticket pick up points booths.

Santorini port information

When you arrive in Santorini, the ferry will dock in Athinios, the ferry port of the island. Its a small port and it gets very busy when ferries arrive. There are buses meeting the ferries to the island’s capital, Fira. There are also taxis, but not enough for everyone. The bus network in Santorini is quite good and you can fairly easily reach your hotel. Fira, the capital is the starting point for all buses. In Athinios port, there are some restaurants and travel agents.

Keep in mind that ferries, especially the fast small ones, only dock for a few minutes. You should rush your way out of the ferry when you arrive. It will also help you get a sit on the bus.

There is no direct bus from the port of Santorini to Santorini airport.