Paros To Santorini Ferry Travel
Paros to Santorini ferry crossings run regularly through the day during the summer. The quickest ferry from Paros to Santorini takes as little as 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Ferry Snapshot: Paros to Santorini
- 5–7 sailings per day
- Crossing time from 1 h 30 min, up to 5 h 40 min
- Earliest departure 09:00, latest 23:15
- Operated by Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways and Seajets
- Tickets from €13
- Boats on this route typically have: cabins, vehicle garage, restaurant, cafe bar, shop, Wi-Fi
Paros to Santorini September 2026 Ferry Timetable
| Departs | Days | Duration | Ferry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Wed only | 5 h 40 min | Hellenic Seaways – Artemis | Book |
| 10:00 | Mon, Wed, from 28 Sep | 4 h 30 min | Seajets – Super Jet 2 | Book |
| 10:00 | 29 Sep only | 4 h 30 min | Seajets – Superjet | Book |
| 10:35 | Daily | 1 h 30 min | Seajets – Super Jet 2 | Book |
| 10:35 | Daily | 1 h 30 min | Seajets – Superjet | Book |
| 10:45 | Daily, until 20 Sep | 1 h 55 min | Golden Star Ferries – Golden Princess | Book |
| 11:45 | 13 Sep only | 3 h 05 min | Blue Star Ferries – Blue Star Delos | Book |
| 11:55 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | 3 h 15 min | Blue Star Ferries – Blue Star Delos | Book |
| 11:55 | Tue, Thu, Sun | 3 h 35 min | Blue Star Ferries – Blue Star Delos | Book |
| 12:45 | Daily | 4 h 40 min | Seajets – Super Jet 2 | Book |
| 12:45 | Daily | 4 h 40 min | Seajets – Superjet | Book |
| 13:10 | Daily | 1 h 40 min | Seajets – Champions League Jet 1 | Book |
| 13:25 | Daily | 1 h 40 min | Seajets – Champions League Jet 2 | Book |
| 13:25 | 14 Sep only | 1 h 40 min | Seajets – Worldchampion Jet | Book |
| 14:35 | 13 Sep only | 4 h 45 min | Seajets – Superjet | Book |
| 18:55 | 13 Sep only | 2 h 15 min | Seajets – Champion Jet 2 | Book |
| 18:55 | Daily | 2 h 15 min | Seajets – Eurochampion Jet | Book |
| 22:00 | Sat only, from 19 Sep | 3 h 15 min | Blue Star Ferries – Blue Star Naxos | Book |
| 23:15 | 13 Sep only | 3 h 45 min | Blue Star Ferries – Blue Star 1 | Book |
Paros to Santorini October 2026 Ferry Timetable
| Departs | Days | Duration | Ferry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, until 10 Oct | 4 h 30 min | Seajets – Super Jet 2 | Book |
| 10:00 | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, until 11 Oct | 4 h 30 min | Seajets – Superjet | Book |
| 10:45 | Daily, from 12 Oct | 1 h 55 min | Seajets – Super Jet 2 | Book |
| 10:45 | Daily, from 13 Oct | 1 h 55 min | Seajets – Superjet | Book |
| 11:55 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | 3 h 15 min | Blue Star Ferries – Blue Star Delos | Book |
| 11:55 | Tue, Thu, Sun | 3 h 35 min | Blue Star Ferries – Blue Star Delos | Book |
| 13:10 | Fri, Sun, until 4 Oct | 1 h 40 min | Seajets – Champions League Jet 1 | Book |
| 13:25 | Daily, from 6 Oct | 1 h 45 min | Seajets – Champions League Jet 1 | Book |
| 13:25 | Daily | 1 h 40 min | Seajets – Champions League Jet 2 | Book |
| 18:55 | Thu–Sun, until 4 Oct | 2 h 15 min | Seajets – Eurochampion Jet | Book |
| 22:00 | 3 Oct only | 3 h 15 min | Blue Star Ferries – Blue Star Naxos | Book |
Paros to Santorini November 2026 Ferry Timetable
| Departs | Days | Duration | Ferry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:45 | 1 Nov only | 1 h 55 min | Seajets – Super Jet 2 | Book |
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Ferry services from Paros to Santorini
Although both of these popular Greek islands in the Cyclades have airports, it is not possible to fly directly to Santorini from Paros.
The only way to travel from Paros to Santorini island is by ferry.
During the busy summer months, you have a good choice of ferries crossing from Paros to Santorini. During the off season (winter), this is reduced quite drastically.
As most people choose to go Greek island hopping in the summer in any case, let's concentrate on these ferries!
For up to date ferry schedules and timetables check Ferryscanner.
Ferry travel between Paros and Santorini
When it comes to choosing which Santorini ferry to take, you are probably going to make a decision based on time taken or price.
The ferry snapshot near the top of this page lists the fares and crossing times side by side, which makes that comparison easy enough.
Quickest ferry from Paros to Santorini
The quickest crossing from Paros going to Santorini takes as little as 1 hour and 30 minutes. It is a fast ferry catamaran operated by SeaJets during the high season, but you should note that it doesn't take vehicles.
As you might expect, this quickest Paros Santorini ferry is also one of the most expensive crossings.
Up to date ferry prices and tickets for the Paros - Santorini ferry route are available here: Ferryscanner.
Cheapest Ferry from Paros to Santorini
Blue Star Ferries offer the cheapest crossing between Paros and Santorini on their vessel the Blue Star Delos.
It actually represents a pretty good deal, as the Blue Star to Santorini journey is not as slow as you might think. The ferry crossing takes a reasonable three hours or so. The time it sails is not always great though, so have a think if this ferry crossing is the right one for you.
Pro travel tip: The Blue Star Ferry to Santorini is the best one to use if you suffer from sea sickness.
Blue Star are the only ferry company to offer a year around ferry service that leaves from Paros going to Santorini.
As explained earlier, the frequency can be drastically reduced during the winter months.
Latest ferry ticket prices and timetable here: Ferryscanner.
Minoan Lines from Paros to Santorini
Minoan Lines have run this crossing between the Greek islands of Paros and Santorni in past seasons rather than every day, so it's worth checking to see if you can take this one.
I've been onboard the Santorini Palace a couple of times when traveling around the Cyclades islands, and find it to be a nice ferry to sail on. This one is also big enough to take vehicles.
The latest ferry ticket availability, prices and timetables here: Ferryscanner.
Santorini Island Travel Tips
A few travel tips for visiting the Greek island of Santorini after Paros:- Ferries sail from the main port, Parikia in Paros. Arriving ferries dock at Athinios port, a few kilometres from Fira in Santorini.
- If your hotel in Santorini does not arrange to collect you from the port, you'll need to either take a bus or taxi. Buses are scheduled to meet arriving ferries, but are very busy. Getting from the ferry and on to a bus can be a chaotic experience. If you have a lot of luggage, it is probably better to pre-book a taxi from Santorini port to your hotel instead.
- For rooms to rent in Santorini, I've a guide here on Where to stay in Santorini that goes into the different locations on the island, and which one might be best for you.
- Areas to consider staying include Kamari, Fira, Imerovigli, Monolithos, Oia, Perissa, and Firostefani. If you are traveling to Santorini in the height of summer, I advise reserving places to stay in Santorini a month or so in advance. If you want somewhere with a sunset view, check this out: Santorini Sunset Hotels.
- Staying in a hotel in Fira? Read this on transport options from Santorini ferry port to Fira
- In my opinion, Santorini does not have great beaches. However, if you want a little beach time while on the island, take your choice from : Mesa Pigadia, Perivolos, Kamari, Red Beach, Monolithos, and Perissa. I've a full guide here: Beaches in Santorini
- Ferryscanner is perhaps the easiest site to use when it comes to booking Ferry tickets online. Greek ferry tickets rarely sell out, but even so, I suggest booking your tickets 2 -3 months in advance whenever possible.
- If you want to travel by ferry from Paros to Santorini in order to get a flight back home from Santorini International Airport, read this guide on how to get from Santorini ferry port to the airport.
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- Related blog post suggestion: Santorini Travel Guide
How to make a trip from Paros to Santorini FAQ
Some commonly asked questions about Greek ferry companies traveling to Santorini from Paros and ferry travel in general include:
How do we get to Santorini from Paros?
The only way to travel from Paros to Santorini is by using a ferry. There are ferries sailing to the island of Santorini from Paros every day in season.
Is there an airport in Santorini?
Although Santorini island has an airport, flying from between Paros and Santorini is not an option. If you prefer to fly from Paros to Santorini you'd need to go via Athens assuming there are good enough flight connections.
How long is the ferry ride from Paros to Santorini?
The ferries to the Cyclades island of Santorini from Paros take from 1 hour and 30 minutes on the fastest boats, and up to 5 hours and 40 minutes on the slowest. Ferry operators on the Paros Santorini route may include SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries and Minoan Lines.
How can I buy tickets for the ferry to Santorini?
The easiest way to get hold of ferry tickets in Greece is by using Ferryscanner. Although I suggest you book your Paros to Santorini ferry tickets in advance, you could also use a local travel agency in Greece.
Can you do a day trip from Paros to Santorini?
You can put together a DIY day trip by taking the earliest ferry from Paros and the last ferry back from Santorini. It wouldn't leave you much time in Santorini to see and do anything though - You'd barely get 6 hours on the island.
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What time should I be at Parikia port for the Santorini ferry?
Plan on being there at least thirty minutes before your sailing. That is time enough to find your boat and board without a scramble.
Dave is a UK travel writer living in Athens since 2015. With 20 years of firsthand travel experience and over 80,000 km of bicycle touring across six continents, he's been blogging at Dave's Travel Pages since 2005. Every guide is based on places he's actually been.
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