Santorini to Paros Ferry
Santorini to Paros — At a Glance
- Season: Year-round, with reduced service in winter.
- Frequency: Typically 1 ferry per day in winter, increasing to multiple daily departures (8 per day) in summer.
- Sailing days: Daily service.
- Journey time: 1 hour 45 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes.
- Operators: Golden Star Ferries, Seajets, Blue Star Ferries.
- Tickets from: €13 – €33 per person.
The Santorini to Paros ferry is one of the Cyclades’ most travelled connections, linking two of the archipelago’s most celebrated islands across open Aegean waters. Whether you’re heading from Santorini’s dramatic caldera cliffs to Paros for its beaches and villages, or working the route into a broader island-hopping itinerary, this crossing is a straightforward and well-served option year-round.
On average, five ferries a day operate this route across the year. In summer (June–August), that figure rises to eight daily departures, giving you plenty of flexibility to plan around other activities. In winter, services drop back to roughly one per day, but the route stays open throughout the year.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Santorini to Paros:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | No | – |
| February | Yes | 1.1 (1–2) |
| March | Yes | 1.3 (1–2) |
| April | Yes | 3.0 (2–4) |
| May | Yes | 5.5 (4–8) |
| June | Yes | 7.7 (7–8) |
| July | Yes | 8.0 |
| August | Yes | 8.0 |
| September | Yes | 7.4 (6–8) |
| October | Yes | 5.1 (4–6) |
| November | Yes | 1.0 |
| December | No | – |
Ferry Companies
Three companies operate the Santorini–Paros route, giving you a choice of sailing times and ticket prices across the season:
- Golden Star Ferries
- Seajets
- Blue Star Ferries
Tips for the Santorini–Paros Ferry
- Short inter-island hops in the Cyclades are generally excellent value; tickets on this route start from just €13, making the ferry one of the most affordable ways to move between Greek islands.
- Your confirmation email may include a QR code for boarding – screenshot it and zoom in before you reach the gate scanner to avoid fumbling with your inbox at the last moment.
- In Paros, the charming fishing village of Naoussa on the north coast is the best place to eat fresh seafood at family-run waterfront tavernas. The main town of Parikia has an impressive Byzantine cathedral built from the marble of ancient temples, and the island’s beaches – particularly Kolymbithres with its sculpted granite rocks – are among the most striking in the Cyclades.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Santorini to Paros?
In summer, up to eight ferries a day run on this route; in winter that drops to around one daily departure. The service operates year-round, so you can make this crossing in any month except January and December when no scheduled services run.
How long is the ferry from Santorini to Paros?
Crossing times range from 1 hour 45 minutes on the faster services to around 3 hours 5 minutes on the slower ones. The time you spend on the water depends on which company and vessel you book.
How much does the Santorini to Paros ferry cost?
Standard seats start from €13 per person, with prices rising to €33 depending on the operator, the class of ticket, and how far in advance you book. Travelling outside peak summer months can bring costs down noticeably.
Which ferry companies operate the Santorini–Paros route?
The route is served by Golden Star Ferries, Seajets, Blue Star Ferries.