Serifos to Athinios
Serifos to Santorini ferry
Compare the Serifos sailings and open a booking for Athinios
- SeaJets daily, 3 h 15 to 4 h 15 via Sifnos and Milos
- Fast Ferries' Dionisios Solomos about 3 times a week, 6 to 7.5 h
- Departure from Livadi, arrival at Athinios
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The crossing at a glance
Serifos to Santorini runs daily with SeaJets - Super Jet 2, Superjet, Olympic Champion Jet or Champion Jet 3 in 3 h 15 to 4 h 15, calling at Sifnos, Milos and Folegandros - and about three times a week with Cyclades Fast Ferries' conventional Dionisios Solomos in 6 to 7.5 hours. The current schedule covers September and October; in high summer Fast Ferries sails up to six times a week.
Getting to the port in Serifos
Ferries leave from Livadi, the harbour town on the south coast and the island's only ferry landing; Chora crowns the hill above and is linked by bus and a stepped path. The ticket agencies sit on the harbour front, and vehicles queue on the quay road.
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.
Cyclades Fast Ferries: passengers at the vessel 30 minutes before departure, vehicles in the loading area one hour before; the boarding pass comes from the company's web check-in.
On board
Superjet and Super Jet 2 are compact passenger catamarans with café bar and Wi-Fi; Olympic Champion Jet and Champion Jet 3 large jets with shop and lifts. Dionisios Solomos has four bars, a shop, Wi-Fi, escalators and open decks - the calm option for a long day at sea. Luggage up to 50 kg per person is free on SeaJets; Fast Ferries allows hand luggage.
Vehicles, bicycles and pets
Cars travel on Dionisios Solomos (280), Olympic Champion Jet (100) and Champion Jet 3 (200); Superjet and Super Jet 2 have no vehicle deck. Drivers load and unload themselves. Electric cars board only with the battery at 40 % or less, declared at booking - a Greek rule every operator applies. Pets travel free but must be declared at booking with the health-booklet number; no pet ticket is issued on board. Fast Ferries keeps pets in a dedicated area outside the indoor lounges.
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; Fast Ferries cancels free of charge up to 8 days before departure and at a fee down to 12 hours. Departures for your date are in the timetable.
Serifos - Santorini
Down the western Cyclades to Santorini
Serifos - Santorini runs daily with SeaJets - Super Jet 2, Superjet, Olympic Champion Jet or Champion Jet 3 - in 3 h 15 to 4 h 15 with calls at Sifnos, Milos and Folegandros, and about three times a week with Cyclades Fast Ferries' conventional Dionisios Solomos in 6 to 7.5 hours down the same chain. The small Superjets are passenger-only; Olympic Champion Jet, Champion Jet 3 and Dionisios Solomos carry cars.
Both leave from Livadi, the island's only ferry harbour. Compare arrival times in the schedule below - the vessels differ by hours.
- Departure
- Livadi, Serifos
- Operators
- SeaJets, Cyclades Fast Ferries
- Crossing
- 3 h 15 - 7 h 40
- From-price
- €14
- SeaJets
- Cyclades Fast Ferries
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FAQ Serifos - Santorini
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Serifos - Santorini crossing.
How long is the ferry from Serifos to Santorini? +
3 h 15 to 4 h 15 with SeaJets, daily, via Sifnos, Milos and Folegandros, and 6 to 7.5 hours on Fast Ferries' Dionisios Solomos, about three times a week.
Where do the ferries leave from on Serifos? +
From Livadi, the harbour town on the south coast and the island's only ferry landing. Chora sits on the hill above; the bus and a stepped footpath link the two, and the agencies are on the harbour front.
Can I take a car from Serifos to Santorini? +
On Dionisios Solomos (280 cars), Olympic Champion Jet (100) and Champion Jet 3 (200), yes; SeaJets' Superjet and Super Jet 2 are passenger-only. The booking step shows whether a vehicle fare exists for your sailing.
How early should I be at Livadi port? +
SeaJets: 30 minutes before departure on foot, 60 with a vehicle. Fast Ferries: 30 minutes on foot, one hour with a vehicle. Nothing is sold on board.