Ferry from Mykonos to Koufonisia.

This crossing takes you from one of the busiest islands in Greece to one of the calmest. Koufonisia, in the Small Cyclades south-east of Naxos, is a pair of low islets: Ano Koufonisi, where everyone lives and the ferries dock, and Kato Koufonisi, almost empty and reached only by small local boats. The draw is simple: turquoise water, sandy coves, a single small village and no need for a car. Many travellers come here straight after Mykonos to slow right down.

It is a seasonal, high-speed-only route. Seajets is the sole operator, running from April to October, and every fare on the line is a high-speed fare, which makes this one of the pricier short trips in the Cyclades. When we checked, the lowest adult ticket on Ferryhopper was €88.70.

Journey times vary more than you might expect. The direct runs take 1 hour 20 to 1 hour 30 minutes, but some Seajets boats call at other islands on the way; on 12 August 2026, the day we sampled, the morning Super Jet 2 took 4 hours 45 minutes while the afternoon Super Jet took just 1 hour 30 minutes. Always check the arrival time before you book.

Travel light and plan the far end. There are no car ferries to bring a vehicle on this route, and on Koufonisia you will not need one: the port is in the heart of the village, a short walk from shops, tavernas and the main beaches. Book your return or onward boat early, as departures are limited and fill up in summer.

This is a long open-water run southward from Mykonos, and it relies entirely on high-speed boats, which are the most sensitive to the summer meltemi, the north wind that peaks in July and August. On a strong day the port authority can keep them in port, and even when they sail the ride can be lively. If your boat is cancelled, the operator will offer another date or a refund. Because there may be only one or two direct sailings that day, the realistic fallback is often to go to Naxos, where conventional ships to Koufonisia also run, and continue from there.