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Ferry from Santorini (Thira) to Serifos.

Santorini (Thira) to Serifos. Compare the operators, a real sailing day and dated fares, then search live times for your date.

Fastest crossing
3h 20mSeajets · checked 24 Sept 2026
Ferry operators
2Seajets, Fast Ferries

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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Santorini (Athinios) to Serifos: live times, seats and prices for your date.

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Santorini (Athinios)Serifos
Map of the ferry route from Santorini (Athinios) to Serifos. Coastlines © OpenStreetMap contributors, Natural Earth

How do you get from Santorini (Athinios) to Serifos by ferry?

Santorini to Serifos is a long cross-Cyclades trip rather than a quick hop. Ferryhopper lists Seajets high-speed boats, taking about 3 hr 20 min to 3 hr 25 min, and slower Fast Ferries sailings of roughly 4 hr 25 min to 6 hr 20 min. Our own route data puts fares from €20, and the booking page shows the price for your date. Boats run all year, on 2 to 7 days a week.

Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of

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01Operators compared

Santorini (Athinios) to Serifos 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 Santorini (Athinios) to Serifos route
OperatorVessel typeCrossing timeVehiclesAdult fare from
SeajetsHigh-speed ferryabout 3 hr 20 min to 3 hr 25 minNot confirmedSee live fares
Fast FerriesConventional ferryabout 4 hr 25 min to 6 hr 20 minNot confirmedSee live fares

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

  • SeajetsThe quick option. Ferryhopper's table of last year's data shows Seajets on this direction in many months, from once a week up to daily, but not in every month.
  • Fast FerriesListed in every month of last year's data, from once a week up to five days a week. Journey times vary a lot with the route the ship takes that day.

02Schedule by season

Santorini (Athinios) to Serifos ferry schedule by season.

According to Ferryhopper, boats from Santorini to Serifos run in every month of the year, on 2 to 7 days a week. Its operator table, which is based on last year's data, shows Fast Ferries sailing in every month, usually on two to four days a week and at most five, and Seajets appearing in many months from spring to autumn at anything from once a week to daily. Seajets does not appear in every month, so do not assume a high-speed option on your date. Our own route data describes the service as seasonal, thinning out in winter. We did not have a sampled timetable for this route, so we cannot give departure times; the booking search on this page shows them.

The Journey

The Santorini (Athinios) to Serifos crossing.

Santorini and Serifos sit at opposite ends of the Cyclades experience. Santorini is the famous caldera island, busy, dramatic and expensive in summer; Serifos is a rugged, low-key island in the western Cyclades, known for its hilltop Chora, old mining landscapes and quiet beaches. Travellers take this crossing to swap the crowds for space, or to link the southern and western island chains without going back to Athens.

The route is not a short one. The boats that make the trip call at other islands on the way, so even the fastest high-speed sailing takes over three hours, and the slower conventional ships can take twice as long. Think of it as a travel day, with a window seat and a book, rather than a quick transfer.

Two operators appear on Ferryhopper's page for this pair of islands: Seajets with high-speed boats and Fast Ferries with conventional ships. Our older route data also listed Blue Star Ferries, which did not show up in Ferryhopper's listing when we checked on 24 September 2026, so do not count on it. Departures run through the year, but not every day, so fix your ferry before you fix your Serifos accommodation.

Before booking, weigh speed against cost. The high-speed boats save several hours but carry a much higher fare, while the conventional ships are the budget choice for people who do not mind a long day at sea. Our previous page said the crossing took about 2 hours; that figure does not match the Ferryhopper schedules, and we have dropped it.

How long the crossing takes

Ferryhopper gives a shortest trip of 3 hours 20 minutes from Santorini to Serifos and a usual range of 3 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes for the pair of islands. Its month-by-month table for this direction shows Seajets at 3 hours 20 to 3 hours 25 minutes, and Fast Ferries anywhere from 4 hours 25 minutes to 6 hours 20 minutes, depending on the stops, so the slowest sailings run slightly over the headline range. The spread is wide because each ship follows its own island-hopping line. Check the arrival time on the booking page before you plan a same-day connection on Serifos.

03The ports

Where the Santorini (Athinios) to Serifos ferry docks.

Departure port

Santorini (Thira)

JTR · 36.3932° N 25.4615° E

All sailings to Serifos leave from Athinios, Santorini's main ferry port, which lies at the foot of the caldera cliffs, well below Fira. A single winding road leads down to the harbour, and in July and August it can back up when several ships are due at once. There are buses and taxis, but in high season they fill up, so book a transfer or ask your hotel to arrange one, and give yourself plenty of time. The quay is busy and noisy at departure times; listen for announcements and watch for your ship's name, as several boats may load within minutes of each other.

Arrival port

Serifos

SER · 37.1500° N 24.5000° E

Boats arrive at Livadi, the main port of Serifos, a relaxed bay with a beach, cafés, tavernas and supermarkets. Chora, the white hilltop capital, looks down over the harbour from about 4.5 km away by road. Many visitors stay in Livadi itself, so you may be able to walk to your room. Transport is limited compared with Santorini, so if you are staying further out, reserve a hire car or ask your host about a pick-up before you arrive, especially if your ship lands late in the day.

04On Board

On board the Santorini (Athinios) to Serifos ferry.

On a crossing of three to six hours, what you book matters more than on a short hop. The Seajets high-speed boats seat passengers indoors in air-conditioned lounges with airline-style seats and a snack bar; you will spend most of the trip inside. The Fast Ferries conventional ships are larger, with indoor lounges, a café or snack bar and open decks where you can sit in the sun between islands. On the longer sailings, bring water, snacks and something to read, and reserve a numbered seat if the booking page offers one, so you have a guaranteed place when the ship fills at intermediate stops.

05Weather and cancellations

Wind, weather and cancellations on the Santorini (Athinios) to Serifos route.

This long crossing heads north-west across open water, straight into the summer meltemi, the north wind that peaks in July and August. On a windy day the high-speed boats are the first to slow down or be held in port, and the port authority can stop any sailing when conditions are unsafe. The conventional ships are steadier but can still run late. Because departures are not daily, a cancellation may push you back a day or more. If it happens, ask the operator about the next sailing or a refund, and consider going via Piraeus if you have a flight to catch.

06Travel Tips

Santorini (Athinios) to Serifos ferry travel tips.

  1. Treat this as a full travel day: even the fastest boat takes over three hours.

  2. Check which operator sails on your date; the high-speed boat does not run every month.

  3. Book your transfer to Athinios in advance, as the port road and taxis get very busy in summer.

  4. If your arrival in Livadi is late in the day, confirm your room and transport before you sail.

  5. Compare the arrival time, not just the departure: two boats leaving close together can arrive hours apart.

07Alternatives

Other ways between Santorini (Athinios) and Serifos.

For the trip back, see our Serifos to Santorini page. If no direct sailing fits your dates, Serifos is also reached from Piraeus, Lavrio, Paros, Milos, Sifnos, Kythnos and Syros, and Santorini has ferries to Piraeus, Paros and Milos, among others, so a two-leg trip is possible. Santorini has an airport (JTR); Serifos does not, so the ferry is the only way onto the island.

The return crossingSerifos → Santorini (Athinios)
Change boat in Milos (Adamas)
  1. Leg 1: Santorini (Athinios) → Milos (Adamas)1h 55m · from €16
  2. Leg 2: Milos (Adamas) → Serifos1h 10m · from €45.70
Change boat in Paros (Parikia)
  1. Leg 1: Santorini (Athinios) → Paros (Parikia)1h 45m · from €33
  2. Leg 2: Paros (Parikia) → Serifos
Change boat in Sifnos (Kamares)
  1. Leg 1: Santorini (Athinios) → Sifnos (Kamares)
  2. Leg 2: Sifnos (Kamares) → Serifos20 min · from €16

Other ferries to Serifos

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

08Island Hopping

Island hopping from Serifos.

All direct ferry routes

09Route matrix

All ferry routes from Santorini (Athinios).

Every direct route from Santorini (Athinios) 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 Santorini (Athinios): fastest sampled crossing, lowest sampled adult fare and sailings on the sampled day
RouteFastestLowest fareSailings that dayOperators
Santorini (Athinios) → Amorgos (Katapola)1h 15m€77.701Seajets
Santorini (Athinios) → Anafi1h 30m€91Maistros Santorini
Santorini (Athinios) → Folegandros45 min€72Seajets, Fast Ferries
Santorini (Athinios) → HeraklionBlue Star Ferries, Seajets
Santorini (Athinios) → Ios35 min€6.507Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Golden Star Ferries, Fast Ferries
Santorini (Athinios) → KimolosBlue Star Ferries, Seajets
Santorini (Athinios) → Koufonisia1h 50m€99.701Seajets
Santorini (Athinios) → Milos (Adamas)1h 55m€162Seajets, Fast Ferries
Santorini (Athinios) → Mykonos1h 50m€794Seajets, Golden Star Ferries
Santorini (Athinios) → Naxos1h 10m€31.507Blue Star Ferries, Seajets
Santorini (Athinios) → Paros (Parikia)1h 45m€338Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Golden Star Ferries
Santorini (Athinios) → PiraeusBlue Star Ferries, Seajets, Fast Ferries
Santorini (Athinios) → RafinaGolden Star Ferries
Santorini (Athinios) → RethymnoSeajets
Santorini (Athinios) → SerifosYou are hereSeajets, Fast Ferries
Santorini (Athinios) → Sifnos (Kamares)Blue Star Ferries, Seajets
Santorini (Athinios) → Sikinos2h€6.501Fast Ferries
Santorini (Athinios) → Syros (Ermoupoli)3h 15m€74.403Seajets
Santorini (Athinios) → TinosSeajets, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries

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

Questions

Santorini (Athinios) to Serifos ferry: frequently asked questions.

  • Plan on at least 3 hours 20 minutes. Seajets high-speed boats take about 3 hours 20 to 3 hours 25 minutes, and Fast Ferries conventional ships roughly 4 hours 25 minutes to 6 hours 20 minutes, depending on their stops. Ferryhopper's shortest trip for this direction is 3 hours 20 minutes. Our older figure of about 2 hours was wrong, and we have removed it.

  • Our own route data lists fares from €20 for a basic seat. Prices change with the date, the ship and demand, and the high-speed Seajets boats cost a lot more than the conventional Fast Ferries sailings. Search your date on this page to see the exact fare for each departure before you book.

  • Usually no more than one or two, and not every day. Ferryhopper lists sailings on 2 to 7 days a week across the year. Fast Ferries runs in every month, typically a few days a week, and Seajets adds high-speed boats in many months from spring to autumn. Check your exact date on the booking page.

  • Possibly, but check your sailing. Ferryhopper's information for this pair of islands does not say which boats carry vehicles. Conventional ships such as those of Fast Ferries generally have car decks, while high-speed boats may not. Add your vehicle in the search and the booking page will show whether it can travel on that departure.

  • Use the booking search on this page, which shows Ferryhopper's results for the operators on this route, and keep your e-ticket on your phone. With sailings on only some days of the week, book once your dates are fixed, and check the arrival time as well as the departure, since the trip can take anywhere from three to six hours.

  • It depends on your priority. Seajets is much quicker at about 3 hours 20 to 3 hours 25 minutes, but it costs more and does not sail in every month. Fast Ferries runs all year on conventional ships that take longer, roughly 4 hours 25 minutes to 6 hours 20 minutes, and are the cheaper choice. Often the deciding factor is simply which one sails on your day.

  • Departure times depend on the operator, the day and the season, and we did not have a sampled timetable for this route. The booking search on this page lists the exact times for your date. Remember to add the long crossing time: a boat leaving in the afternoon may reach Serifos in the evening.

  • No, not realistically. With the fastest crossing at over three hours each way and sailings on only some days of the week, there is no practical same-day return. Serifos deserves a stay of at least two or three nights, and it combines well with nearby Sifnos.

  • From Athinios, Santorini's main ferry port below the caldera cliffs. The port road is steep and gets congested in summer, and taxis and buses fill quickly, so book a transfer in advance and arrive early. On Serifos, boats dock at Livadi, the main harbour below Chora.

  • The meltemi wind in July and August can delay or cancel high-speed sailings on this exposed crossing, and the port authority may hold boats in port. The operator will offer another departure or a refund. As boats do not run daily, the next option could be a day or more later, so build in a buffer before any flight.

  • Yes, there are sailings that take you from Santorini to Serifos without changing ships, though they call at other islands on the way, which is why the trip takes three hours or more. Ferryhopper lists them on 2 to 7 days a week, depending on the season.

  • The same two operators, Seajets and Fast Ferries, sail the return trip, with Ferryhopper listing a shortest time of 3 hours 15 minutes in that direction. See our Serifos to Santorini page for details. If you are flying home from Santorini, travel at least a day before your flight.

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