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Ferry from Naxos to Schinoussa.

Naxos to Schinoussa. Compare the operators, a real sailing day and dated fares, then search live times for your date.

Fastest crossing
1h 50mSmall Cyclades Lines · checked 24 Sept 2026
Lowest adult fare
€7checked 24 Sept 2026
Ferry operators
1Small Cyclades Lines
Sailings on the sample day
1sampled 12 Aug 2026

Dated numbers: a Ferryhopper check or a one-day timetable sample, never live. The search shows live times and prices.

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By George K. · Updated

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Naxos to Schinoussa: live times, seats and prices for your date.

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2 passengers

Lowest adult fare we found: €7, checked 24 September 2026.

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Map of the ferry route from Naxos to Schinoussa. Coastlines © OpenStreetMap contributors, Natural Earth

How do you get from Naxos to Schinoussa by ferry?

Naxos to Schinoussa is served by the Express Skopelitis of Small Cyclades Lines, the local conventional ferry of the Small Cyclades. On 12 August 2026, the day we sampled, it left Naxos at 14:30 and reached Schinoussa at 16:20, after a call at Iraklia: 1 hr 50 min, from €7. Ferryhopper had no route page for this crossing, so check your date; sailings are limited and thinner in winter.

Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of

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01Operators compared

Naxos to Schinoussa ferry operators compared.

Who sails this route, on what kind of boat, how long it takes and the lowest adult fare we found.

Ferry companies on the Naxos to Schinoussa route
OperatorVessel typeCrossing timeVehiclesAdult fare fromSailings, 12 Aug 2026
Small Cyclades LinesExpress SkopelitisConventional ferryabout 1 hr 50 min on our 12 August 2026 sample, via IrakliaCars and motorbikes€71

Source: Ferryhopper route page, checked by our editors · as of

  • Small Cyclades LinesThe Express Skopelitis. On our sample day it left Naxos at 14:30, called at Iraklia at 16:00 and reached Schinoussa at 16:20.

02Timetable sample

Naxos to Schinoussa ferry timetable 2026.

Every direct sailing on one real day, 12 August 2026, as Ferryhopper listed it. It shows the pattern, not a live timetable: times and fares change by date.

Sailings from Naxos to Schinoussa on 12 August 2026 (one-day sample)
DepartArriveOperatorVesselDurationFromSearch
14:30FastestLowest fare16:20Small Cyclades LinesExpress Skopelitis1h 50m€7Book a sailing like the 14:30 one

Source: Ferryhopper timetable sample, one sailing day · sailing day

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03Schedule by season

Naxos to Schinoussa ferry schedule by season.

We cannot give a reliable monthly pattern: Ferryhopper had no route page for Naxos to Schinoussa when we checked, and our timetable sample covers one day. On 12 August 2026 there was a single departure, the Express Skopelitis at 14:30. Our older route data describes the service as running all year, with more sailings from April to October and fewer from November to March, but it is unconfirmed. Assume about one boat on the days the service runs, with some winter days having none, and confirm your date in the booking box early.

The Journey

The Naxos to Schinoussa crossing.

Schinoussa is one of the smallest inhabited islands of the Small Cyclades, the scatter of islets between Naxos and Amorgos. It has a hilltop village, a little harbour, a few dirt tracks and a surprising number of sandy coves for its size, and it attracts people who want to swim, walk and eat slowly for a few days. There is no nightlife to speak of, and that is its appeal.

Nearly everyone reaches Schinoussa from Naxos. Naxos has the airport, the big ships from Piraeus and connections to Paros, Mykonos and Santorini; Schinoussa has the local boat. That boat is the Express Skopelitis of Small Cyclades Lines, which Ferryhopper describes as a conventional ferry calling at Iraklia and Schinoussa on its way from Naxos to Koufonisia. On our 12 August 2026 sample it was the only sailing listed from Naxos to Schinoussa.

Our older route data also lists Blue Star Ferries and Seajets on this crossing. Blue Star's big ships do serve the Small Cyclades, and our Schinoussa to Naxos page notes them too, but we found no dated departure to confirm either company on this exact link, so we do not quote their times or prices here. If one appears in the booking box for your date, it is a bonus.

Because Schinoussa is so thinly served, plan backwards from the boat. Check the sailing day for your dates, then book your room. If you are flying into Naxos, a morning arrival should leave time for an afternoon sailing like the one we sampled, but do not cut it fine.

How long the crossing takes

Our Ferryhopper timetable sample for 12 August 2026 gives the only timed crossing we have: the Express Skopelitis left Naxos at 14:30 and arrived at Schinoussa at 16:20, a trip of 1 hr 50 min. Part of that time is the stop at Iraklia, where the same boat arrived at 16:00, so the final leg to Schinoussa was about 20 minutes. Our older route data gives about 2 hours, broadly in line. There was no high-speed sailing to Schinoussa in our sample. Check the arrival time for your own date before you arrange a pick-up or an onward connection.

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04The ports

Where the Naxos to Schinoussa ferry docks.

Departure port

Naxos

JNX · 37.1066° N 25.3756° E

You sail from the main port of Naxos, in Chora, the island capital. From the old town you can walk to the quay; from the beaches or inland villages, take a KTEL bus or a taxi. The airport is about 3.5 km from the port. Summer brings several ships in and out at the same time, and the quay can be hectic, so be there at least 45 minutes before departure and look out for the small Express Skopelitis among the bigger ferries. Buy anything you need in Naxos, since Schinoussa has only a few small shops.

Arrival port

Schinoussa

SXI · 36.8667° N 25.5167° E

On Schinoussa, the boat ties up at a small harbour below the main village on the hill. There is very little at the quay itself, so arrange your accommodation and any pick-up before you arrive, and let your hosts know which boat you are on. Some visitors walk up to the village; with luggage in the afternoon heat, a lift is welcome. Bring enough cash for the first days, as services on the island are limited. From the harbour, the same boat carries on to Koufonisia, so double-check that you are getting off at the right stop.

05On Board

On board the Naxos to Schinoussa ferry.

The Express Skopelitis is a small working ferry, not a big Blue Star ship. There is indoor seating and an open deck, and on a calm afternoon the deck is the best place to be as you pass Iraklia and the other islets. Ferryhopper notes that the boat carries vehicles, though space is tight. There is no luggage check-in, so keep your bags with you or in the luggage space. The ship is lively in a strong northerly, so sit low and outside if you are prone to seasickness, and keep a layer handy for the wind.

06Weather and cancellations

Wind, weather and cancellations on the Naxos to Schinoussa route.

The Small Cyclades lie in open sea south-east of Naxos, and in July and August the meltemi, the strong north wind of high summer, can make the channels between them rough. The little Express Skopelitis is more exposed than the big ferries: it can run late, skip a call or be held in port when the port authority says so. With about one sailing on the days it runs, a cancelled boat can cost you a night. The operator will change or refund your ticket. Keep your first night flexible and never plan a tight connection that depends on this crossing.

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07Travel Tips

Naxos to Schinoussa ferry travel tips.

  1. Check the sailing day before booking a room on Schinoussa; the local boat does not run every day.

  2. Listen for the Schinoussa announcement: the boat calls at Iraklia first and continues to Koufonisia after.

  3. Buy supplies and cash in Naxos; services on Schinoussa are limited.

  4. If you are flying into Naxos, leave a comfortable gap before the afternoon sailing.

  5. Book your return early if you have a flight or Piraeus ferry afterwards.

08Alternatives

Other ways between Naxos and Schinoussa.

For the trip back, see our Schinoussa to Naxos page. Schinoussa has no airport; Naxos (JNX) is the nearest, but check airlines yourself for flights. Schinoussa can also be reached from Paros, Iraklia, Koufonisia and Athens (Piraeus), so if the Naxos boat does not fit your dates, look at those routes too.

The return crossingSchinoussa → Naxos
Change boat in Paros (Parikia)
  1. Leg 1: Naxos → Paros (Parikia)25 min · from €15.50
  2. Leg 2: Paros (Parikia) → Schinoussa
Change boat in Iraklia
  1. Leg 1: Naxos → Iraklia1h 30m · from €7
  2. Leg 2: Iraklia → Schinoussa10 min · from €4.50
Change boat in Koufonisia
  1. Leg 1: Naxos → Koufonisia35 min · from €8
  2. Leg 2: Koufonisia → Schinoussa30 min · from €4.50

Other ferries to Schinoussa

Times and fares on these links come from one-day timetable samples, not live data.

09Island Hopping

Island hopping from Schinoussa.

All direct ferry routes

10Route matrix

All ferry routes from Naxos.

Every direct route from Naxos with a page on Discover Cyclades, with the fastest crossing and lowest fare from its one-day timetable sample. The route you are reading is marked.

Direct ferry routes from Naxos: fastest sampled crossing, lowest sampled adult fare and sailings on the sampled day
RouteFastestLowest fareSailings that dayOperators
Naxos → Amorgos (Katapola)1h 10m€10.504Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Small Cyclades Lines
Naxos → Donousa1h 10m€6.501Blue Star Ferries
Naxos → FolegandrosBlue Star Ferries, Seajets
Naxos → Ios40 min€22.505Blue Star Ferries, Seajets
Naxos → Iraklia1h 30m€71Small Cyclades Lines
Naxos → Koufonisia35 min€83Seajets, Small Cyclades Lines
Naxos → Milos (Adamas)4h 35m€104.701Seajets
Naxos → Mykonos35 min€35.907Seajets, Golden Star Ferries, Fast Ferries
Naxos → Paros (Parikia)25 min€15.5011Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries
Naxos → PiraeusSeajets, Blue Star Ferries
Naxos → RafinaSeajets, Golden Star Ferries, Fast Ferries
Naxos → Santorini (Athinios)1h 5m€31.508Blue Star Ferries, Seajets
Naxos → SchinoussaYou are here1h 50m€71Small Cyclades Lines
Naxos → Sifnos (Kamares)3h 45m€99.701Seajets
Naxos → Syros (Ermoupoli)Seajets, Blue Star Ferries

Source: Ferryhopper timetable samples, one sailing day per route · sailing day

Questions

Naxos to Schinoussa ferry: frequently asked questions.

  • About 1 hr 50 min on the Express Skopelitis. On our 12 August 2026 sample it left Naxos at 14:30 and reached Schinoussa at 16:20, after calling at Iraklia. Our older route data gives about 2 hours. Check the time for your date in the booking box.

  • The Express Skopelitis started at €7 for one adult on our 12 August 2026 sample, a very low fare for nearly two hours at sea. We have no dated Ferryhopper fare table for this route, so search your date for the current price.

  • Usually one at most. On 12 August 2026, the day we sampled, there was a single departure at 14:30. Our older data suggests fewer sailings in winter, and some days may have none, so check your date before booking a room.

  • Ferryhopper says the Express Skopelitis carries vehicles, but space is limited, so reserve early. Schinoussa is small and most visitors manage without a car.

  • Search your date in our booking box, which is powered by Ferryhopper, to see which boat runs and when, then book an e-ticket to show on your phone. Book the ferry before your accommodation, since sailings are limited.

  • Small Cyclades Lines, whose Express Skopelitis is the sailing we could confirm, from €7. Our older data also lists Blue Star Ferries and Seajets, but we found no dated sailing for either on this crossing.

  • On our 12 August 2026 sample, the Express Skopelitis left Naxos at 14:30. Times vary with the season and the day of the week, so check the booking box for your date.

  • No. On our sample day the only boat reached Schinoussa at 16:20, and we have no evidence of a same-day return. Plan to stay at least a night or two.

  • Yes. On 12 August 2026 the Express Skopelitis called at Iraklia at 16:00 before reaching Schinoussa at 16:20, and it then continued to Koufonisia. Listen for the announcements so you get off at the right island.

  • We could not confirm one. Our timetable sample showed no high-speed sailing to Schinoussa, and our older data's mention of Seajets is unconfirmed. Plan on the Express Skopelitis.

  • The small Express Skopelitis can be delayed or held in port by the summer meltemi. The operator will offer a later sailing or a refund, but the next boat may be the following day, so keep your first night flexible.

  • The Express Skopelitis runs the return leg, and our older data lists Blue Star Ferries too. We have no dated timetable for that direction, so check your date in the booking box. See our Schinoussa to Naxos page.

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