Ferry RouteSER to JTR
Serifos to Santorini (Thira). Compare the operators, a real sailing day and dated fares, then search live times for your date.
Dated numbers: a Ferryhopper check or a one-day timetable sample, never live. The search shows live times and prices.
By George K. · Updated
Boats sail from Serifos to Santorini on two to seven days a week: Fast Ferries all year, Seajets in some months. Seajets high-speed boats take 3 hr 15 min to 3 hr 25 min and were listed from €73.70; the Fast Ferries conventional ship takes about 3 hr 45 min to 6 hr 15 min and started at €16.50, the lowest fare on Ferryhopper when we checked on 24 September 2026.
Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of
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01Operators compared
Who sails this route, on what kind of boat, how long it takes and the lowest adult fare we found.
| Operator | Vessel type | Crossing time | Vehicles | Adult fare from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fast Ferries | Conventional ferry | 3 hr 45 min to 6 hr 15 min | Cars and motorbikes | €16.50 |
 Seajets | High-speed ferry | 3 hr 15 min to 3 hr 25 min | Not confirmed | €73.70 |
Source: Ferryhopper route page, checked by our editors · as of
02Fares
The lowest fares Ferryhopper showed for each party when we checked on 24 September 2026. Each row can come from a different sailing.
| Passengers | Serifos → Santorini (Athinios) | Santorini (Athinios) → Serifos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 adult | €16.50 | €16.50 |
| 2 adults | €32.99 | €33 |
| 2 adults and a car | €91.50 | €91.50 |
Source: Ferryhopper route page · checked
Lowest fares shown on Ferryhopper when we checked on 2026-09-24. Fares change with the date, vessel and demand; the booking page shows the current price for your date. Each row is the cheapest figure for that party, which on this route means the Fast Ferries ship; Seajets was listed from €73.70. "Outbound" is Serifos to Santorini. Ferryhopper showed no family-with-car price for this route.
03Schedule by season
Ferryhopper lists Serifos to Santorini in every month of the year, on two to seven days a week. In its monthly operator table, labelled as last year's data, Fast Ferries appears in every month on two to six days a week, which makes it the backbone of the route. Seajets appears in only some months, from once a week to every day. We have no sampled timetable for this direction, so we cannot tell you first or last departure times; they depend on each ship's wider itinerary. Check the booking page for your date, especially outside summer when there may be only two sailings a week.
The Journey
Serifos and Santorini sit on opposite sides of the Cyclades, one in the rugged western chain and the other at the southern edge, so this is a longer crossing than the neighbouring hops around them. It suits travellers who have spent a few quiet days on Serifos, with its hilltop Chora and sandy bays, and want to finish their trip with the drama of the Santorini caldera, or who need to get to Santorini's airport for a flight home.
Unusually for a route of this length, there is a direct boat on most weeks of the year. Ferryhopper lists sailings in every month, on two to seven days a week, shared between Fast Ferries and Seajets. The two could hardly be more different. The Fast Ferries conventional ship is the budget option, from €16.50, but its journey time varies from around 3 hr 45 min to more than 6 hours depending on the itinerary. Seajets is quick and consistent, at 3 hr 15 min to 3 hr 25 min, but it was listed from €73.70 and often higher.
That gap shapes the decision. If you are on a budget and in no hurry, the long conventional trip is excellent value and gives you a slow cruise through the islands. If you have a flight or a dinner booking in Santorini, the high-speed boat buys you certainty and several hours of your day. Look at the duration shown for your exact sailing before you commit, because the conventional times change a lot from month to month.
Remember that you will arrive at Athinios, Santorini's main port at the foot of the caldera cliffs, where transport can be stretched when several ships dock together. Sort out your transfer before you leave Serifos.
Ferryhopper's summary gives 3 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes, and its schedule card lists 3 hours 15 minutes as the shortest trip. The operator table for this direction, which is based on last year's data, stretches a little further: Seajets takes 3 hours 15 to 3 hours 25 minutes, while Fast Ferries was listed anywhere from 3 hours 45 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes, with most months between 4 hours 25 minutes and 6 hours 15 minutes. So plan on about 3 hours 15 minutes on the fast boat and around 4 to 6 hours on the conventional one, and check the exact duration of your sailing when you book.
04The ports
Departure port
SER · 37.1500° N 24.5000° E
Boats leave from Livadi, the port of Serifos, set in a sheltered bay below the island's hilltop Chora. It is a small harbour, so boarding is simple once your ship is in. If you are staying up in Chora or at a beach elsewhere on the island, arrange your ride down in advance. Be at the quay in good time: with only a few sailings a week in the quieter months, missing the boat can mean waiting days for the next one.
Arrival port
JTR · 36.3932° N 25.4615° E
All boats from Serifos arrive at Athinios, Santorini's main port, on the island's west side below the caldera cliffs. A single steep, winding road climbs from the harbour to the rest of the island, and when two or three ships arrive together the quay and the road above it can get very busy. Buses and taxis run from the port, but they can be stretched in high season, so book a transfer through your hotel or plan your bus before you travel. If your conventional sailing arrives late in the day, a pre-booked pickup is the calmest option.
05On Board
Your experience depends heavily on the boat. The Fast Ferries conventional ship is built for longer trips, with indoor lounges, room to walk around and open decks, which is what makes a four- to six-hour crossing bearable, even pleasant, on a calm day. Seajets boats are high-speed craft where you stay seated indoors for a shorter trip of just over three hours. On either, bring water and something to eat or read, keep your valuables with you, and have your e-ticket ready on your phone for boarding.
06Weather and cancellations
This is a long crossing through open water, and the meltemi, the strong north wind of July and August, can make parts of it rough. The Seajets high-speed boats are the most sensitive and may be delayed or held in port by the coast guard, while the Fast Ferries ship usually keeps going, though it can run late on a long itinerary. If your sailing is cancelled, the operator will rebook or refund you. Because there are only a few direct boats a week, a cancellation can mean a longer wait, so do not plan this crossing for the day of a flight.
07Travel Tips
Check the exact duration of your sailing: Fast Ferries times vary from about 3 hr 45 min to 6 hr 15 min depending on the itinerary.
For the lowest fare, take Fast Ferries, from €16.50, compared with €73.70 or more on Seajets.
Flying out of Santorini (JTR)? Leave a full day's buffer, as the long conventional sailing and the Athinios port road can both run late.
Book your transfer from Athinios before you leave Serifos; taxis and buses at the port are stretched when several ships land.
Outside summer there may be only two sailings a week, so plan your Serifos stay around the boat.
08Alternatives
For the opposite direction, see our Santorini to Serifos page. Serifos has no airport, while Santorini does (JTR), so if you are flying home, this crossing is how you reach it. If the direct boat does not suit your dates, Serifos has ferries to Milos and Paros, and both of those islands have boats on to Santorini; that lets you break up the journey with a stopover. You can also go back to Athens (Piraeus) and travel on from there.
Times and fares on these links come from one-day timetable samples, not live data.
09Island Hopping
10Route matrix
Every direct route from Serifos 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.
| Route | Fastest | Lowest fare | Sailings that day | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serifos → Kythnos (Merihas) | 40 min | €45 | 2 | Seajets, Magic Sea Ferries |
| Serifos → Lavrio | Blue Star Ferries | |||
| Serifos → Milos (Adamas) | 1h 15m | €45.70 | 2 | Seajets |
| Serifos → Piraeus | Aegean Sea Lines, Fast Ferries, Seajets | |||
| Serifos → Santorini (Athinios)You are here | Fast Ferries, Seajets | |||
| Serifos → Sifnos (Kamares) | 20 min | €22 | 3 | Seajets, Magic Sea Ferries |
Source: Ferryhopper timetable samples, one sailing day per route · sailing day
Questions
Island Guides
Ferryhopper · live
Real-time sailings from Ferryhopper. Prices are per adult passenger.
| Operator | Departs | Duration | From | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAST FERRIESDIONISIOS SOLOMOS | 18:30 | 6h 15min | €16.5 | Book |
