Tinos to Athinios
Tinos to Santorini ferry
Compare the Tinos sailings and open a booking for Athinios
- Golden Star Ferries about 3 h 20 most days, SeaJets 3 to 5 h
- One to two high-speed sailings a day, September to October
- Departure from Tinos harbour at Chora, arrival at Athinios
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The crossing at a glance
Tinos to Santorini runs with two high-speed operators. Golden Star Ferries sails Superexpress or Golden Princess most days until October in about 3 h 20, calling at Mykonos and the central Cyclades; SeaJets adds several sailings a week with Worldchampion Jet, Champions League Jet 1 or 2 or Tera Jet in 3 to 5 hours. One to two departures a day in September and October.
Getting to the port in Tinos
Ferries leave from the harbour of Tinos Town (Chora), which has two basins: the outer harbour (Exo Limani) for conventional ferries and the inner harbour (Mesa Limani) for high-speed craft. The Santorini sailings are all high-speed, but confirm the berth on your ticket. The harbour front is the island's bus terminus, and the ticket agencies line the quay.
Check-in and boarding
Golden Star Ferries: foot passengers at the ship no later than 30 minutes before departure, vehicles at the loading point one hour before. Online bookings arrive as e-tickets.
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.
On board
Golden Star's Superexpress and Golden Princess and SeaJets' large jets are seat-only high-speed craft with café bar, Wi-Fi and pet kennels, seats allocated by class. Three to five hours with island calls is long for a fast craft, so pick a seat class you can sit in. Luggage up to 50 kg per person is free with both.
Vehicles, bicycles and pets
Superexpress carries 200 vehicles, Golden Princess 180, SeaJets' Worldchampion Jet and Champions League Jets 140 each and Tera Jet 350; 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. Golden Star keeps pets over 10 kg in a pet area passengers may not enter on its high-speed ships.
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: Golden Star Ferries charges a cancellation fee from 14 days out and cannot cancel within 12 hours; SeaJets refunds in full up to 14 days before departure, then in steps down to 12 hours. Departures for your date are in the timetable.
Tinos - Santorini
From the pilgrimage island down the Cyclades chain
Tinos - Santorini is served by two high-speed operators. Golden Star Ferries sails Superexpress or Golden Princess most days until October, about 3 h 20 with calls at Mykonos and the central Cyclades; SeaJets adds several sailings a week with Worldchampion Jet, the Champions League Jets or Tera Jet, 3 to 5 hours depending on the vessel's itinerary. Both carry vehicles.
Departures vary between one and two a day, so compare the arrival times in the schedule below rather than assuming an evening option.
- Departure
- Tinos harbour, Chora
- Operators
- Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets
- Crossing
- 3 h 20 - 5 h
- From-price
- €56
- Golden Star Ferries
- SeaJets
Next departures
FAQ Tinos - Santorini
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Tinos - Santorini crossing.
How long is the ferry from Tinos to Santorini? +
About 3 h 20 with Golden Star Ferries' Superexpress or Golden Princess and 3 to 5 hours with SeaJets, depending on which jet runs and how many islands it calls at on the way.
Which harbour do the Santorini ferries use on Tinos? +
The harbour of Tinos Town (Chora), which has two basins: the outer harbour for conventional ferries and the inner harbour for high-speed craft. Both operators on this route run high-speed vessels - check the berth on your ticket and be at the right basin.
Can I take a car from Tinos to Santorini? +
Yes - Superexpress (200 vehicles), Golden Princess (180) and SeaJets' Worldchampion Jet, Champions League Jets and Tera Jet all have vehicle decks. Vehicles must be at the loading area one hour before departure with both operators.
When do I need to be at the port? +
Golden Star: 30 minutes before departure on foot, one hour with a vehicle. SeaJets: 30 and 60 minutes respectively. Both accept e-tickets shown with ID at boarding; nothing is sold on board.