Ios to Serifos Ferry
🚢 Ios → Serifos — this week
8 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 1/day
Tomorrow (Thu 23 Jul): 1 ferries — first at 13:30
Operated by SeaJets, Fast Ferries · crossing 4h05m–6h15m
Book Ios to Serifos ferries in 2026 with daily departures March-September.
Ios to Serifos Ferry
Ios to Serifos -- At a Glance
- Season: Seasonal service (March to September).
- Frequency: Typically 1 ferry per day.
- Sailing days: Daily service.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
Travelling from Ios to Serifos takes you from one of the Cyclades’ liveliest party islands to one of its most quietly rewarding — a contrast that makes the crossing feel genuinely worthwhile. The ferry route runs from March through to September, so you have a solid window to work with whether you’re planning a spring escape or a peak-summer island hop.
Through the summer months you can usually count on one or two sailings a day, which gives you decent flexibility when planning onward travel. Shoulder months — March, April, May and September — tend to offer one departure daily, so a little advance planning goes a long way.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Ios to Serifos:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | No | – |
| February | No | – |
| March | Yes | 1.0 |
| April | Yes | 1.0 |
| May | Yes | 1.0 |
| June | Yes | 1.4 (1–2) |
| July | Yes | 1.2 (1–2) |
| August | Yes | 1.1 (1–2) |
| September | Yes | 1.3 (1–2) |
| October | No | – |
| November | No | – |
| December | No | – |
Ios to Serifos — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-07-22):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 22 Jul | 1 | 13:30 | SeaJets |
| Thu 23 Jul | 1 | 13:30 | SeaJets |
| Fri 24 Jul | 1 | 13:30 | SeaJets |
| Sat 25 Jul | 1 | 13:30 | SeaJets |
| Sun 26 Jul | 1 | 13:30 | SeaJets |
| Mon 27 Jul | 1 | 13:30 | SeaJets |
| Tue 28 Jul | 2 | 10:30, 13:30 | Fast Ferries, SeaJets |
| Wed 29 Jul | 1 | 13:30 | SeaJets |
| Thu 30 Jul | 1 | 13:30 | SeaJets |
| Fri 31 Jul | 1 | 13:30 | SeaJets |
| Sat 1 Aug | 1 | 13:30 | SeaJets |
| Sun 2 Aug | 1 | 13:30 | SeaJets |
| Mon 3 Aug | 1 | 13:30 | SeaJets |
| Tue 4 Aug | 2 | 10:30, 13:30 | Fast Ferries, SeaJets |
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Tips for the Ios–Serifos Ferry
- When you receive your booking confirmation, check whether you need to swap a voucher for a physical ticket at the port office before boarding — some operators still require this step, and you don’t want to discover it when the queue is moving.
- Stock up on sunscreen and insect repellent before you leave the mainland or a larger island. Prices at small island resort shops are noticeably higher, and supermarkets near any major port will have everything you need at reasonable cost.
- Serifos rewards those who stay a little longer. The hilltop Chora — perched dramatically above the port, its whitewashed lanes threaded between chapels, churches and crumbling windmills — is one of the most striking Cycladic capitals you’ll find. The beaches rarely feel overcrowded even in August, and a network of well-marked walking trails connects them if you’d rather explore on foot than hire a vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Ios to Serifos?
Typically 1 ferry per day. The route operates from March to September.
Are there ferries from Ios to Serifos today?
Yes – 1 sailing today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.
How many ferries run from Ios to Serifos this week?
Around 8 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 1 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Ios to Serifos?
The first departure is usually 13:30.
How long is the ferry from Ios to Serifos?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 4h05m, while the slowest takes around 6h15m. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
Which ferry companies operate the Ios–Serifos route?
The route is served by SeaJets, Fast Ferries. Crossings run on conventional, high-speed vessels.