Katapola to Athinios
Amorgos to Santorini ferry
Check the Amorgos sailings and open a booking for Athinios
- SeaJets Superjet in 1 h 15, most days until early October
- Express Skopelitis of Small Cyclades Lines about once a week, 3 h 15
- Departure from Katapola, arrival at Athinios - foot passengers on the jet
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The crossing at a glance
Katapola to Santorini is a SeaJets leg first: Superjet or Super Jet 2 sails most days from September to early October in 1 h 15 - passenger-only catamarans with no vehicle deck. Small Cyclades Lines adds the Express Skopelitis, the ship that has served Amorgos and the Small Cyclades since 1956, about once a week in around 3 h 15, with space for 340 passengers and a dozen cars.
Getting to the port in Amorgos
Ferries leave from Katapola, Amorgos' main harbour on the island's west coast; the quay lies in the Rachidi part of the village and there is no terminal building - the agencies on the harbour front issue the tickets. Aigiali, the northern port, has no direct Santorini sailing; the island bus links the two.
Check-in and boarding
SeaJets: foot passengers at the embarkation area at least 30 minutes before departure, vehicles at the loading area 60 minutes before. Tickets are issued by name; show the e-ticket with your ID.
Small Cyclades Lines publishes no check-in deadline; buy the Express Skopelitis ticket at the Katapola agency or online before departure and follow the crew's instructions on the quay.
On board
Superjet and Super Jet 2 carry about 390 passengers each with a café bar, Wi-Fi and small kennels; the crossing to Santorini is open sea, and in a strong Meltemi these small craft are the first to stay in port. The Express Skopelitis is a 45-metre ship with open deck that sails in most weather. Luggage up to 50 kg per person is free on SeaJets.
Vehicles, bicycles and pets
No cars on the SeaJets sailing - Superjet and Super Jet 2 have no vehicle deck. The Express Skopelitis takes 11-12 cars on its weekly run. Pets travel free but must be declared at booking with the health-booklet number; no pet ticket is issued on board. Pets travel on both vessels.
Arriving at Athinios
Every sailing lands at Athinios, Santorini's main passenger and vehicle port below the caldera cliffs - about 8 km from Fira, 7 km from the airport, open around the clock, with buses, taxis and a car park on the quay. The switchback road up the cliff is the only way out, so settle your transfer before you land: Athinios port guide.
Tickets and fares
The fare depends on operator, vessel and seat type. Cancellation terms are contractual and staggered: SeaJets refunds in full up to 14 days before departure, then in steps down to 12 hours; Small Cyclades Lines handles changes through the issuing agency. Departures for your date are in the timetable.
Amorgos - Santorini
Amorgos to Santorini across the open sea
Katapola - Santorini connects Amorgos with the caldera in 1 h 15: SeaJets sails Superjet or Super Jet 2 most days from September to early October, a passenger-only catamaran with no vehicle deck. Small Cyclades Lines adds the Express Skopelitis - the small ship that has linked Amorgos and the Small Cyclades since 1956 - about once a week in around 3 h 15, with room for a dozen cars.
Both leave from Katapola, Amorgos' main harbour; Aigiali, the northern port, has no direct Santorini sailing. The schedule below shows what runs on your date.
- Departure
- Katapola, Amorgos
- Operators
- SeaJets, Small Cyclades Lines
- Crossing
- 1 h 15 - 3 h 15
- From-price
- €66
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FAQ Amorgos - Santorini
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Amorgos - Santorini crossing.
How long is the ferry from Amorgos to Santorini? +
1 h 15 on SeaJets' Superjet or Super Jet 2, most days from September to early October, and about 3 h 15 on the Express Skopelitis of Small Cyclades Lines, which sails the Ios - Santorini extension about once a week.
Which Amorgos port has ferries to Santorini? +
Katapola, the main harbour in the middle of the island's west coast; the quay lies in the Rachidi part of the village. Aigiali in the north has no direct Santorini sailing, so allow the island bus ride if you stay there.
Can I take a car from Amorgos to Santorini? +
Not on the SeaJets sailing - Superjet and Super Jet 2 are passenger-only catamarans. The Express Skopelitis carries 11-12 cars; with a vehicle, that weekly sailing or a conventional ferry via Naxos or Paros is the way.
When should I be at Katapola port? +
SeaJets: 30 minutes before departure with an e-ticket and ID. Small Cyclades Lines publishes no deadline - buy the ticket at the Katapola agency before you walk to the quay.