Greek Ferry Schedules
Tips, schedules, and other information about the Greek ferries traveling between Greece and the Greek Isles, including Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, from your Greece for Visitors Guide
Decoding Greek Ferry Schedules
Ferry schedules in Greece - It may look like you can't get there from here - but you can if you know a few secrets about Greek ferry schedules.
Find a Greek Ferry Godmother - Tips on Ferry Travel
Find out if ferry travel is right for you with these travel tips, advice, and a case study of when a ferry can save you money, time, and frustration.
Greek Island Hopping - Guidebook Review
This is one of the few books that can really be called a 'bible' of Greek travel. Includes some of the best descriptions of each of the main Greek islands and typical ferry schedules - which can be a great help in planning ahead since the "official" ferry schedules are not released until the start of the travel season.
Greek Ferries Club
On-line booking and price comparison site; nice multi-leg booking feature. Cancellations and refunds are restrictive; check their FAQ to see if it works for you. A 15 Euro booking fee applies.
Crete to Santorini
One-day "cruise" between these islands can also be useful for island hopping. From Minoan.
Ferries from Italy to Greece
The new "Superfast" line of ferry transport from Bari and Ancona in Italy to Igoumenitsa and Patras in Greece has cut transit times.
Greek Ferries
Handy page with schedules, rates, and other information, most lines with on-line booking.
Greek Island Hopping Schedule Finder
Great, easy-to-use route and schedule finder. Enter your departure point, your destination, and travel dates, and it gives back the posted schedules of a number of Greek lines.
Harald Haugli's Walking Page
Lots of info on walking trips in the Greek islands, plus handy ferry travel tips. Keep scrolling down for Greek material.
Hellenic Seaways
Operates many hydrofoils and ferries throughout Greece; most of their vessels are new and very comfortable. Hydrofoils generally cost more than standard ferries, but for all but the rock-bottom budget traveler, the savings in time is usually well worth it.
Kavi Tourism Services
Useful site on ferry schedules and bookings.
Minoan Lines Highspeed Ferries
Another site on Minoan Lines, including good photos and info on their ships, the Aretousa, the Erotokritos, the Fedra, and the Daedalus.
Paleologus Shipping
Crete-based shipping line with transportation to many islands, Cyprus, and Israel. "Tramp" steamers as well.
Piraeus to the Cyclades
Highspeed Minoan Line ferries make a number of Cycladic stops, including Syros, Mykonos, Naxos, Astypalaia, Santorini, Amorgos, Paros, and Ios.
Southwestern Crete Ferries
Check here for the ferry schedules along the south coast of Crete, including Paleochora, Sougia, Samaria/Agia Roumeli, Loutro, and Chora Sfakia - all along one of the most beautiful coastlines anywhere.