Greece by ferry
Greece is a country with more than 99 islands and 98 ferry ports. Maritime transportation in Greece is very well developed and there are numerous lines taking you from the mainland to the islands and back. There are also various international departures to different countries, such as Italy and Turkey. Depending on the type of vessel that you are going to take to reach your destination, you may be able to take your car or motorbike with you, but keep in mind that you need to double check if the vessel in question is a car ferry or a passenger ferry to be sure.Table Of Contents
Domestic Ferry Lines
There are 496 ferry lines operating inside Greece. Of course, the routes are operating even during the winter, but the departure schedule is slightly different. Also, keep in mind that if the weather is not adequate for sailing, there is always a possibility that the ferry departure might be canceled, so make sure you read the Terms and Conditions applied for the specific departure you are interested in. Here are some of the most popular ferry lines offered in Greece:International Ferry Lines
Other than the domestic ferry lines, you can take a ferry from Greece to several other destinations in Italy and Turkey. Some of these lines do not sail daily, so make sure to check the operational intervals for each of these ferry lines. Most of the international departures start from the port of Thessaloniki. Below you can see the list of the most popular international lines for ferries from Greece that you can purchase your tickets for:Ferry Companies
Greece has around 17 ferry companies operating departures to and from the surrounding islands. Hellenic Seaways is the largest ferry operator offering more than 1 ferry lines, whereas the smallest ferry company is Zante Ferries and has 1 in their offer. The vessels vary in size and capacity, depending on the route they are sailing on, but the information regarding the type of vessel you will be boarding is going to be indicated on the ticket and on the search results when you browse through the departures. Some of the ferry companies operating in Greece can be found below, where you can click on them for more information and reviews:
Ferry Ports in Greece
Greece is home to approximately 98 ferry ports. The largest ferry port is the one situated in Thessaloniki. Of course, during the high summer season, it is advisable to get to the ferry port at least 45 minutes prior to the departure time of your ferry in order to avoid any delays in your travel time. The smallest ferry port is the one in Kamares. Below you will find a list of the most popular ferry ports in Greece:Volos
Chania
Zakynthos
Rethymno
Alexandroupoli
Piraeus
Patras
Thassos
Hydra
Aetos
Agia Eirini
Myrina
Agios Kirykos
Chios
Skala
Islands in Greece
Greece is home to more than 99 islands. The biggest island off the coast of Greece is Crete, while the smallest one is Mathraki. Based on the ticket sales for the ferry lines to the islands of Greece, the most popular islands in terms of travellers are Corfu, Crete and Euboea. For more details about each of the islands in Greece, you can click on them below for more information about that island; ferry timetables, ferry companies, places of interest and more!Transportation to the ferry ports
If you are traveling by a plane and arriving at one of the airports in Greece, you can reach the ferry port by bus, you can see more about that here. Or if you are wanting a private, door-to-door transfer, you can have a look at the options available here.FAQ about ferries in Greece
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