Santorini to Serifos Ferry
🚢 Santorini → Serifos — this week
8 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 1/day
Tomorrow (Fri 7 Aug): 1 ferries — first at 14:25
Santorini to Serifos Ferry
Santorini to Serifos -- At a Glance
- Season: Sailings are scheduled into the winter, with timetables published through 1 November 2026.
- Frequency: 1 to 3 ferries per day depending on the season.
- Sailing days: Daily service.
- Journey time: 3 hours 20 minutes to 6 hours 20 minutes.
- Operators: SeaJets, Fast Ferries.
- Tickets from: €74 – €94 per person.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
The Santorini to Serifos ferry route links two very different corners of the Cyclades – Santorini’s dramatic caldera rim and the quieter, unhurried pace of Serifos. Ferries run year-round, making this one of the more reliable connections in the island group.
Across the year you can typically expect around 1 ferry per day on this route. Frequency nudges upward in the spring and autumn shoulder months, with occasional second sailings on busier days.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Santorini to Serifos:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | Not yet published | – |
| February | Yes | 1.0 |
| March | Yes | 1.1 (1–2) |
| April | Yes | 1.5 (1–2) |
| May | Yes | 1.5 (1–2) |
| June | Yes | 1.4 (1–2) |
| July | Yes | 1.2 (1–2) |
| August | Yes | 1.1 (1–2) |
| September | Yes | 1.4 (1–3) |
| October | Yes | 1.0 |
| November | Yes | 1.0 |
| December | Not yet published | – |
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Santorini to Serifos — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-08-06):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 6 Aug | 1 | 14:25 |
| Fri 7 Aug | 1 | 14:25 |
| Sat 8 Aug | 1 | 14:25 |
| Sun 9 Aug | 1 | 14:25 |
| Mon 10 Aug | 1 | 14:25 |
| Tue 11 Aug | 2 | 09:00, 14:25 |
| Wed 12 Aug | 1 | 14:25 |
| Thu 13 Aug | 1 | 14:25 |
| Fri 14 Aug | 1 | 14:25 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 1 | 14:25 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 1 | 14:25 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 1 | 14:25 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 2 | 09:00, 14:25 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 1 | 14:25 |
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Tips for the Santorini–Serifos Ferry
- Arrive at Athinios port at least 45 minutes before departure – the switchback access road down the caldera cliff often backs up in summer, and boarding can start earlier than the printed departure time.
- If you're staying in Oia, note that no bus runs directly to or from Athinios port – you'll need to change at Fira, adding a ticket and a wait, so a taxi or pre-booked transfer is usually more practical.
- Collect paper tickets from the Nomikos or Dakoutros travel agency booths at the port as soon as you arrive, rather than waiting until boarding – queues build quickly as departure time approaches.
- If you're travelling by public bus, stow large luggage in the storage compartment underneath rather than carrying it aboard, as space inside is limited, especially on the busy Fira–Oia route.
- In Serifos, the hilltop Chora perched dramatically above the port is one of the most striking capital towns in the Cyclades, with chapels, churches, and windmills scattered through its whitewashed lanes. The island's beaches are never overcrowded, and the walking trails connecting them reward those who prefer to explore on foot.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Santorini to Serifos?
1 to 3 ferries per day depending on the season. Sailings are scheduled into the winter, with timetables published through 1 November 2026.
Are there ferries from Santorini to Serifos today?
Yes – 1 sailing today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.
How many ferries run from Santorini to Serifos this week?
Around 8 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 1 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Santorini to Serifos?
The first departure is usually 14:25.
How long is the ferry from Santorini to Serifos?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 3 hours 20 minutes, while the slowest takes around 6 hours 20 minutes. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
How much does the Santorini to Serifos ferry cost?
Ticket prices start from €74 per person for a standard seat. Prices can go up to €94 depending on the company, seat class, and time of year.
Which ferry companies operate the Santorini–Serifos route?
The route is served by SeaJets, Fast Ferries.
Do you need a car on Serifos?
Not strictly. Chora sits on a hill about 4.5km above the port at Livadi, and a bus, roughly fifteen minutes for two euros, runs regularly between the two in summer. A car or scooter, hired from the small handful of offices in Livadi, makes sense for reaching the island's scattered beaches, but book ahead: the rental fleet is limited and August sells out fast. Compare prices at Discover Cars.
Is it worth hiring a car on Santorini?
Yes. The ferry port at Athinios sits about 7.5km below Fira up a steep, winding road; the bus takes about 25 minutes and a taxi costs many times the fare. A car lets you reach Oia, Akrotiri and the red and black beaches at your own pace without waiting for infrequent buses; rental desks operate near the port, and you can compare prices across local suppliers at Discover Cars.