6 Greece Ferry Trips to Book This Year

1.Santorini Guided Day Trip From Crete with Ferry Tickets

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

Travel from Heraklion or Rethymno to Santorini by ferry, then visit Oia and Fira with local guides such as Christos, Liliia, Sophia, or Theodora. You get guided walks, free time, island transport, and an optional €16 volcano and hot springs boat trip. Expect an early start and a very full day.

“We had a great day out and the trip is exceptionally organised. Both of our transfers to and from heraklion were early and easy to find. We did get to the port over 1 hour before the ferry in the morning but assume this is incase of traffic. Take a coffee as nothing open at 6:45am! The ferry itself was fine, and again transport at Santorini was easy to find. Tour guide was knowledgeable and happy to help. Santorini is beautiful and could have spent a few more hours as it’s a long day travelling for less than 2 hours in each town, but there is only 1 ferry home…”

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2.Santorini Day Trip with Fast Ferry Cruise

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

Travel from Heraklion to Santorini by fast ferry, then visit Oia and Fira by air-conditioned coach. You get a local guide, 1.5 hours in Oia, 2 hours in Fira, and ferry tickets for the return trip. Guides such as Theodora, Diego, and Adonis have earned praise for clear instructions and friendly service.

“Santorini itself was beautiful. The problem was the sheer amount of people ( I'm talking thousands) and coaches there due to the cruise ships We only had 1 hr 20 mins in Oia, and less than 2 hours in Fira. By the time we'd queued in the traffic, and queued to take photos of the domes in Oia, and had lunch in Fira, there was hardly any time to do anything else before we had to be back on the coach.”

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3.Ferry Boat Ticket to/from Agistri Island

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

Travel one way between Piraeus harbor and Agistri on a spacious Saronic Ferries boat. You can sit indoors or outside, buy drinks and snacks, and complete check-in online before sailing. The $15.24 ticket suits independent visitors who want beaches and island scenery without joining a guided excursion.

“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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4.Hydra Island Trip from Athens with Ferry Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 29 reviews · 9 hours · from $206

Travel from your Athens accommodation to Piraeus, then sail to car-free Hydra for four hours of free time. Your English-speaking driver handles transfers, tickets, water, WiFi, and a snack. On the island, explore alone: wander stone alleys, visit historic mansions, eat by the harbor, or swim. Yiannis is one driver praised for punctuality and storytelling.

“Perfect way to explore beautiful Hydra. Guide Yiannis provided tickets, detailed info about the island, water and a snack. He arrived right on time for hotel and ferry pick-ups. Best of all, Yiannis is a great storyteller and eager to share as a native Athenian. Even in December, the trip was worth every penny! I highly recommend this tour!”

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5.Ferry Boat Ticket to/from Poros Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 7 reviews · from $19

You’ll take a one-way Saronic Ferries boat between Piraeus Harbor and Poros Island. Expect a 160-minute ride with indoor and outdoor seating, onboard drinks and snacks, sea views, and online check-in. You can choose travel in either direction, but island transport and guided sightseeing are not included.

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6.Aegina Island E-Bike Tour with Ferry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 day · from $198Top rated

Meet your English-speaking guide in Koukaki, ride through quieter Athens streets to Piraeus, and take a 75-minute ferry to Aegina. Your e-bike handles the island’s hills as you visit Aphaia, Paleochora, and St. Nektarios, with time for swimming, pistachio treats, town wandering, and a meal before returning.

“We had an amazing day with Konstantinos and enjoyed spending the whole day at Aegina. The tour and landscape was amazing. Totally reccommend :)”

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