Ios to Serifos Ferry
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 | 1.3 (1–2) |
| July | Yes | 1.2 (1–2) |
| August | Yes | 1.1 (1–2) |
| September | Yes | 1.2 (1–2) |
| October | No | – |
| November | No | – |
| December | No | – |
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.
Which ferry companies operate the Ios–Serifos route?
Multiple ferry companies operate this route. Check current schedules for the latest operators.