Tinos and Mykonos are so close that on a clear day each is plainly visible from the other, yet they could hardly feel more different. Tinos is a pilgrimage island and a food lover's island, with the church of Panagia Evangelistria above its port, marble-carving villages and a countryside dotted with dovecotes. Mykonos is all about Chora's lanes, the windmills, Little Venice and the beach clubs. Many visitors stay on one and make a day trip to the other.
Few Cyclades crossings are this easy. The boats take between a quarter of an hour and 35 minutes, and in Ferryhopper's table of last year's data three companies sail it every single day of the year. In summer the choice widens further: on 12 August 2026, the day we sampled, there were 11 departures from Tinos, spread from 09:20 to 21:35.
Because the trip is so short, the choice of boat comes down to price and timing more than comfort. The high-speed Seajets and Golden Star craft save you ten or fifteen minutes; the conventional Blue Star, Fast Ferries and Golden Star ships are cheaper, carry cars easily and give you an open deck for the view of Mykonos as you come in.
What needs planning is the Mykonos end. You land at the new port at Tourlos, a short drive from Chora, and in high season taxis there cannot keep up with arrivals. If you are staying on Mykonos, book a transfer or plan to use the local bus, and if you are only visiting for the day, check the evening boats back to Tinos before you set off.
