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The 15 Best Ferry Trips in Greece

26 ferry trips  ·  from $16 a ticket

Half of Greece is only reachable by hull. These 15 sort the fast cats from the conventional boats, with crossing times, prices and honest notes on what the meltemi does to a summer timetable.

Chania/Rethymno: Balos & Gramvousa With Pickup & Boat Ticket - The early pickup and ride to Kissamos Port
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Chania/Rethymno: Balos & Gramvousa With Pickup & Boat Ticket

1.Chania/Rethymno: Balos & Gramvousa With Pickup & Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,703 reviews · 9 - 12 hours · from $50Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Chania or Rethymno to Kissamos, then cruise to Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon. You get about two hours at Gramvousa and 2.5 hours at Balos for swimming, snorkeling, and the castle hike. Guides speak several languages, including English and Greek.

“Nice trip to two popular destinations, we had quite enough time in each of them, considering how much the transportation takes. The ship had some food and drink options, and natural water was surprisingly cheap (0.6 eur per 0.5 l). Snacks are expensive in the port, better buy something in advance. Air conditioning wasn't regulated in the bus, it was cold inside (it was late September). The ship jumped a lot on the waves, so if you know you might be seasick, take some pills before it, the guide also offered them to us in the bus.”

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Boat Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat - Exploring Symi with around four hours
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Boat Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat

2.Boat Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 975 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $48Top rated

Travel from Rhodes to Symi by fast boat and spend roughly four hours exploring the island on your own. Choose a meeting-point option or pay extra for hotel pickup, with return transport included. Expect colorful harbor homes, shops, tavernas, photo stops, and a quick crossing that can feel bumpy in windy weather.

“Fantastic, so well organised and the people were so polite and professional. Thank you. Would highly recommend”

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Fast Boat To Symi with a swimming stop at St George's Bay! (Only 1hr journey) - What the fast boat ride feels like
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Fast Boat To Symi with a swimming stop at St George’s Bay! (Only 1hr journey)

3.Fast Boat To Symi with a swimming stop at St George’s Bay! (Only 1hr journey)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 741 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $71

Take a fast boat from Rhodes to Symi in about one hour, enjoy three hours of free time among colorful harbor houses, then swim for 30 minutes at St George’s Bay on the return trip. Restrooms are on board, and the 9:00 and 11:00 departures include the swim stop.

“What a wonderful day symi is beautiful swimming in the sea perfect and the fast boat the Ferrari as the called it was brilliant”

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Rethymno Area: Gramvousa Island & Balos, Boat Ticket Extra - The early bus from Rethymno to Kissamos
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Rethymno Area: Gramvousa Island & Balos, Boat Ticket Extra

4.Rethymno Area: Gramvousa Island & Balos, Boat Ticket Extra

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 594 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $20

Leave Rethymno early for a full-day bus and boat trip to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island. Swim in bright blue-green water, climb to a Venetian fortress, and rely on hotel pickup and drop-off. English, German, and French guides are available on selected days, with the boat ticket paid separately.

“The trip was overally very nice. Logistically-wise everything was very good organised, both the bus and the boat were on time all the time. The only minor issue was the boat. It was very loaded with people and sometimes you would need to stand for the entire ride. Also, the bar on boat was super crowded and you had to wait 20-25 min to get a bottle of water. Both Gramvousa and Balos were very beautiful.”

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Santorini Guided Day Trip From Crete with Ferry Tickets - The early start from Heraklion or Rethymno
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Santorini Guided Day Trip From Crete with Ferry Tickets

5.Santorini Guided Day Trip From Crete with Ferry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 591 reviews · 10 hours - 690 minutes · from $199

Travel from Heraklion or Rethymno to Santorini by ferry, then visit Oia and Fira with guides such as Christos, Liliia, Sophia, or Theodora. You get free time for photos, food, and shopping, plus an optional €16 volcano and hot-springs boat trip from mid-May.

“Great way to see Santorini in a day! Good recommendations for eating spots and sight seeing from the guide”

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Chania/Almyrida: Balos Gramvousa Day Trip with Boat Ticket - The bus ride from Chania to Kissamos
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Chania/Almyrida: Balos Gramvousa Day Trip with Boat Ticket

6.Chania/Almyrida: Balos Gramvousa Day Trip with Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 590 reviews · 12 hours · from $64

Ride an air-conditioned bus from Chania-area pickup points to Kissamos, then sail to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa. Swim in clear, shallow water, see the Dimitrios P shipwreck, and climb to a 16th-century Venetian fortress. Guides such as Vicky, Eva, and Irene are praised for keeping the long day organized.

“Not only was Balos Lagoon beautiful, but we got to finish the day with Gramvousa which honestly I preferred to Balos! I hiked up to the fortress then went for a quick swim in the beautiful water. Whole docking at Balos took entirely too long (I think maybe 45 minutes?) and cut into our time, that was the only downside. Our guide was just lovely and warm and I really enjoyed meeting her. Highly recommend!”

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Crete: Santorini Day Trip with Fast Ferry Cruise - Starting before breakfast in Crete
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Crete: Santorini Day Trip with Fast Ferry Cruise

7.Santorini Day Trip with Fast Ferry Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 365 reviews · 11 - 12 hours · from $199

You’ll cross from Heraklion to Santorini by comfortable Seajets ferry, then visit Oia and Fira by air-conditioned bus. Guides such as Theodora, Diego, and Adonis help with directions and local context, while free time lets you shop, eat, and take photos at your own pace.

“The ferry was ferry nice, upscale and comfortable! I loved thang they had a coffee shop and bakery inside! Once the ferry took off, you could get up and move around throughout. We arrived at our destination in the allotted time and found our bus right away. The guide recommended a few famous photo places but never took us there, you were on your own. I would recommend you get all of your goods and souvenirs in Santorini main area because it’s significantly cheaper than when the guide took us to the lesser known city of Santorini. I was so glad I decided to do that. Disappointed I didn’t think…”

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Rhodes: Day Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat - The 75-minute crossing to Symi
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Rhodes: Day Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat

8.Day Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 292 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $50

This self-guided day trip takes you from Rhodes to Symi by fast boat in about 75 minutes. You get roughly four hours on the island for Gialos harbor, colorful houses, local seafood, shops, photos, and a relaxed walk. Hotel pickup is optional, and George may confirm arrangements by WhatsApp.

“The trip was excellent from start to finish. I thoroughly enjoyed the day. no faults at all. I would definitely recommend using this company.”

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Heraklion: Santorini Day Trip with Boat Transfer & Oia Visit - The high-speed crossing from Heraklion
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Heraklion: Santorini Day Trip with Boat Transfer & Oia Visit

9.Heraklion: Santorini Day Trip with Boat Transfer & Oia Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 269 reviews · 11 hours · from $199

Take a full-day Sea Jets trip from Heraklion to Santorini, traveling by high-speed boat before visiting Oia and Fira by guided bus. You get caldera views, free time in Fira, multilingual support, and an optional €20 volcano boat ride from mid-May.

“It's a shame your company is, by advertising and making profits, causing travellers like myself and thousands of others to descend on a little island clearly totally unable to cope with the volume of tourists and so spoiling what should have been a quiet and enjoyable day. Nowhere to relax, nowhere to enjoy the beauty, just the most stressful and suffocating experience I've ever encountered - too many people!!!!!!!!!!”

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SKIP CABLE CAR® The Original Santorini Tour for Cruise Passengers - Oia delivers the famous Santorini scene
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SKIP CABLE CAR® The Original Santorini Tour for Cruise Passengers

10.SKIP CABLE CAR® The Original Santorini Tour for Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $47

You’ll bypass Santorini’s cable car with a boat transfer, then tour the island by air-conditioned minibus in a group capped at 19 people. Visit Finikia, Oia, Megalochori, and Perivolos Beach with guides such as George, Zeus, Yani, or Viera. Expect scenic views, free time, and a ship-on-time guarantee.

“Well planned and executed day. Small group of 16. Excellent guide with both knowledge and language skills.”

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Rethymno: Gramvousa & Balos Lagoon Day Trip with Boat Ticket - Gramvousa and its Venetian fortress
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Rethymno: Gramvousa & Balos Lagoon Day Trip with Boat Ticket

11.Gramvousa & Balos Lagoon Day Trip with Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 249 reviews · 1 day · from $64

Travel from Rethymno by air-conditioned bus to Kissamos, then cruise to Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon. You get 90 minutes for the Venetian fortress and three hours at Balos for swimming and sun. Guides include Anastasia and Lazarus, with English and selected German or French departures.

“Alles hat gut geklappt. Unser Guide hat gut deutsch gesprochen( Auch englisch). Alles auf den Programm haben wir gemacht und man hat auch genügend Zeit gehabt bei beiden Orten. Würde es nochmals buchen”

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Athens: Ferry Boat Ticket to/from Agistri Island - Boarding a Saronic Ferries Boat
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Athens: Ferry Boat Ticket to/from Agistri Island

12.Ferry Boat Ticket to/from Agistri Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 119 reviews · from $15Best value

Travel between Piraeus and Agistri in 95 minutes on a spacious Saronic Ferries boat. You can sit indoors or outside, buy drinks and snacks, and handle check-in online. Choose a one-way ticket to or from the island, then explore Agistri at your own pace.

“The island of Agistri beautiful and worth the trip but the ferry trip very hard. A school trip sailed with us ( full ferry of teenagers). Saronic transport company organizationally performed very poorly. huge delays in both directions, terrible noise and smoking in every corner of the ferry. Next time I would choose another company.”

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Gramvousa and Balos Tour from Chania(Boat ticket is included!) - The large ferry ride to western Crete’s beaches
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Gramvousa and Balos Tour from Chania(Boat ticket is included!)

13.Gramvousa and Balos Tour from Chania(Boat ticket is included!)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 114 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $81

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Chania to Kissamos, then take the included ferry to Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon. You get roughly two hours at Gramvousa and up to three hours at Balos, with pre-recorded boat instructions rather than a full-time guide. Bring water shoes, sun protection, and patience for crowds.

“Timely pick up at meeting point with very nice bus and taken to port for boat ride to Balos & Gramvousa. Ferry very comfortable seating inside and outside. Has good food service for breakfast and they even served hot delicious food for lunch. It's a 2 hour ride with beautiful scenery on the way. Once arrived a Balos you still have quiet a walk over volcanic rocks and wading through knee high water to get to lagoon and beach area but well worth it. Bring water shoes which made my walk much easier. Amazing place!! There is no shade so you can rent umbrellas 5 Euros on the boat and…”

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Mykonos: Delos Boat Transfer with Cell Phone Audioguide - Reaching the boat at Mykonos Old Port
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Mykonos: Delos Boat Transfer with Cell Phone Audioguide

14.Mykonos: Delos Boat Transfer with Cell Phone Audioguide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 94 reviews · 1 day · from $51

Take a 30-minute boat from Mykonos Old Port to Delos, then spend about three hours exploring the archaeological site at your own pace. A phone-based audioguide is available in English, French, Spanish, and Italian. Hotel and cruise-port transfers can be added.

“aller-retour bateau sans problème - facile à trouver l'audio guide est bien - bien expliquée, informations pertinentes MAIS il a été presque impossible de suivre l'audioguide tout en visitant... l'audio guide ne donne pas des informations très précises à quel monument on doit s'arrêter - il donne des indications trop approximatives genre "tourner à la gauche du palmier"... en outre, pas tous les monuments étaient expliqués dans l'audio guide le GPS ne marchait pas sur iphone mais seulement sur android et enfaite, l'audioguide ne se charge pas, c'est juste une page internet qui se charge donc quand on est sur la colline, l'audio guide ne marche plus”

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Skip Gondola Shore Excursion: No Cable Car, Water Taxi Provided! - Getting from the Old Port to the island roads
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Skip Gondola Shore Excursion: No Cable Car, Water Taxi Provided!

15.Skip Gondola Shore Excursion: No Cable Car, Water Taxi Provided!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $54

This six-hour Santorini highlights tour combines a small group vehicle, water transport from the Old Port, WiFi, and flexible pickup. You’ll visit Oia, Imerovigli, Pyrgos, Megalochori, Perivolos Beach, Red Beach, and the Three Bells of Fira, with guides such as George, Nicolas, Alex, and Lisandros tailoring the pace when possible.

“Through no fault of our driver or Viator, we had a delay in meeting our driver. I can honestly tell you I have been on many excursions and our driver, Alex, was simply the best. I was scattered because of my circumstances and he was so calm and assured us the day was not ruined. He was so kind, very professional and we had the best time. He is very knowledgeable about history. He lives on Santorini and showed us parts of the island we would not have otherwise experienced. We ate at one of his local restaurants that he frequents and it was the best Greek food ever! The…”

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