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<\/noscript><\/p>\nWhen you travel around the Greek islands, sometimes the ferries are unavoidable\u2014BUT there are options and things to keep in mind. I\u2019m sharing my honest opinion of ferry travel in Greece, along with which ferries are good and which ones are\u2026not so good.<\/p>\nSpoiler alert: I almost called this blog post, \u201cWhy You Shouldn\u2019t Take Ferries in Greece,\u201d but that seemed a bit too\u2026pessimistic.<\/strong><\/p>\nUnless you\u2019ve had the distinct pleasure of taking ferries in Greece before, then you might just agree that the alternative almost title is wholly accurate.<\/p>\nI digress.<\/em><\/h6>\nIf you\u2019re planning a trip to Greece and going to do a little island hopping through the Greek Islands (which I HIGHLY recommend)\u2014Santorini, Mykonos, and Milos are personal faves\u2014here\u2019s what you need to know about taking Greek ferries.<\/p>\nDon\u2019t book a ticket for a Greek ferry without reading this guide first. Here\u2019s all you need to know about ferries in Greece!<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nShould I Fly Instead of Taking a Greek Ferry?<\/h2>\nWhen I posted on Instagram about my nightmare ferry experience, someone replied to me and said something like, \u201cyou can\u2019t budget to not fly.\u201d And honestly, I couldn\u2019t agree more.<\/p>\nEven if a ferry is the cheaper option, it\u2019s almost always worth it to look into flying.<\/h4>\nConsider the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nHow long does the ferry take (versus how long a flight would be)?<\/li>\nWill you be able to handle extremely choppy waters?<\/li>\nCan you handle feeling ill after deboarding and how much will that cut into your trip?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nBe aware that even people who don\u2019t typically get seasick can oftentimes get seasick on Greek ferries. The waters are seriously choppy and incredibly uncomfortable at times.<\/em><\/p>\nFerries can sometimes take three times longer than flights do.<\/h4>\nIf possible, I would say absolutely fly!<\/strong><\/p>\nI highly suggest checking to see if there are flights available between the islands you want to travel to. As a note, if you\u2019re flying to a rather remote Greek island, you may need to connect in Athens and make your way to the island. If that\u2019s the case, the travel time to fly may be longer than a ferry\u2026but it\u2019s still likely worth it.<\/p>\nConsider your budget, time constraints, willingness to endure seasickness, and factor accordingly.<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\nHelpful Tip:<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Keep in mind that a lot of Greek airlines do not include checked baggage in the ticket price, or, if they do \u2014 it\u2019s a very low-weight bag included. So as you map out your budget, consider what you\u2019re packing and if you need to add funds for a checked bag.<\/center><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nWhich Ferries to Take and Which to Avoid<\/h2>\nIs it a big ferry or a small ferry?<\/h4>\nIn the chance that you *HAVE* to take a ferry, size matters.<\/strong><\/p>\nWhy? Because the bigger ferries (that honestly look like cruise ships) are massive, and because it is so large, you don\u2019t really feel the bumps of the waves.<\/p>\nThe smaller ones, well, you will feel every hop, bump, and skip from each and every single wave. And you\u2019ll find yourself second-guessing once you\u2019ve set foot on land because everything will still be rocking.<\/p>\nThe ferry we took from Santorini to Naxos was really nice. And guess what? It was one of the big ones \u2014 the Blue Star Delos via Blue Star Ferries. In this case, Blue Star Ferries is a yes from me.<\/p>\nOn the flip side, we took the Superjet ferry from Naxos to Milos and that was a mistake.<\/strong><\/p>\nBig mistake. Big. Huge.<\/h6>\nWe chose to take Superjet because it was *slightly* cheaper per person (a whole $30\u2026and let me tell you, it was not worth it).<\/h4>\nFor one, the ferry from Naxos to Milos was delayed (over 2 hours behind schedule). Two, the ferry was much smaller than Blue Star Delos \u2014 you could feel EVERY bump. And it just so happens that the waters were *EXTRA* choppy that day due to strong winds (a common occurrence for the area).<\/p>\nI counted SEVEN people around me losing their lunch, including a couple that looked like they were on their honeymoon. My advice: Blue Star Delos is the only ferry I\u2019d take again. Superjet\u2014never again.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript><\/p>\n Naxos, Greece<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Prepare Yourself for Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nA.K.A. What might possibly be the worst experience of your life.<\/strong><\/p>\nOkay, okay, I might be a *tad bit* dramatic, but truly, I don\u2019t want you to be losing your lunch and then having a horrible experience in Greece. There are way too many beautiful Greek foods to try and islands to explore in Greece, and I want to set you up for success.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong>Here\u2019s what you should know:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nLarge ferries over small ferries, any day<\/li>\nFerries oftentimes run off schedule<\/li>\nIn the summer months, it can be incredibly windy \u2014 which means ferries can\u2019t operate because the waves are giant<\/li>\nOR, if they are operating during windy conditions, it\u2019s going to be a seriously bumpy ride<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you\u2019re traveling outside of these months, it might not be as bad, but just not ideal.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nUse the FerryHopper App<\/h3>\nThe Ferryhooper website allows you to browse routes and see what\u2019s available to book. You can check which ferry operators are operating and make your decision accordingly.<\/p>\nWant to track Greek ferries in real-time?<\/h4>\nBe sure to download the app as it provides ferry tracking information \u2014 which is super helpful if the ferry is running late.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Deal with Sea Sickness on Greek Ferries<\/h3>\nImagine yourself completely surrounded by people who are upchucking into paper bags.\u00a0\u00a0 I\u2019ve never seen so many people vomiting, in desperation, or complete and utter discomfort.<\/p>\nEven if you aren\u2019t prone to seasickness \u2014 take a tablet.<\/h4>\nIt\u2019s such an uncomfortable experience if you\u2019re taking a smaller ferry and you\u2019ve got nothing to prove, take a tablet proactively.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nThings to Know About Taking Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMost ferries don\u2019t sell out, but if you\u2019re trying to plan, you can go ahead and book 2 to 3 months in advance. Keep in mind that some ferries are seasonal and don\u2019t run all year long.<\/p>\nUnfortunately for those who are island hopping, there isn\u2019t a ferry pass for the Greek Islands.<\/strong><\/p>\nAs for the cost of Greek ferry tickets, it really depends on the route\u2014every destination is different.<\/h4>\nAn easy mistake to make if you are going from one Greek island to another is to assume that it is only going to be a short trip by boat. The reality is that the hundreds of inhabited islands are actually spread over a vast area.<\/p>\nIn fact, there are some journeys that can take ten hours or more by ferry, particularly if you are starting the journey from the port in Piraeus (the main ferry port for Athens).<\/strong><\/p>\nLastly, you should plan to arrive at the ferry port about 30 to 45 minutes before departure \u2014 the ferry will not wait for you if you\u2019re not there.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nMy Experience with Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMy first Greek ferry experience was back in 2012 when I took the ferry from Mykonos to Athens. I was a penniless backpacker and looking for every way to save money.<\/p>\nI thought the ferry would be scenic. It wasn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\nI also wasted half a day to get to Athens, whereas, if I had budgeted to fly I would have had more time to spend at the next destination. Even back then, I remember thinking the money I had saved taking the ferry over flying was not worth it.<\/p>\nApparently, I hadn\u2019t learned my lesson and I returned to take the ferry in 2021.<\/em><\/p>\nAnd in 2021, nearly everyone around me was going through 5 paper bags, each. I was traumatized. Don\u2019t do this. I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: do as I say, not as I do.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nAll of that is to say \u2014 I hope you have a wonderful trip around the Greek islands! It really is worth it to go island hopping, but the preferred mode of transportation would be a flight over a ferry, hands down.<\/p>\nWant to share your experience with Greek ferries? Please divulge all the details in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
When you travel around the Greek islands, sometimes the ferries are unavoidable\u2014BUT there are options and things to keep in mind. I\u2019m sharing my honest opinion of ferry travel in Greece, along with which ferries are good and which ones are\u2026not so good.<\/p>\n
Spoiler alert: I almost called this blog post, \u201cWhy You Shouldn\u2019t Take Ferries in Greece,\u201d but that seemed a bit too\u2026pessimistic.<\/strong><\/p>\nUnless you\u2019ve had the distinct pleasure of taking ferries in Greece before, then you might just agree that the alternative almost title is wholly accurate.<\/p>\nI digress.<\/em><\/h6>\nIf you\u2019re planning a trip to Greece and going to do a little island hopping through the Greek Islands (which I HIGHLY recommend)\u2014Santorini, Mykonos, and Milos are personal faves\u2014here\u2019s what you need to know about taking Greek ferries.<\/p>\nDon\u2019t book a ticket for a Greek ferry without reading this guide first. Here\u2019s all you need to know about ferries in Greece!<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nShould I Fly Instead of Taking a Greek Ferry?<\/h2>\nWhen I posted on Instagram about my nightmare ferry experience, someone replied to me and said something like, \u201cyou can\u2019t budget to not fly.\u201d And honestly, I couldn\u2019t agree more.<\/p>\nEven if a ferry is the cheaper option, it\u2019s almost always worth it to look into flying.<\/h4>\nConsider the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nHow long does the ferry take (versus how long a flight would be)?<\/li>\nWill you be able to handle extremely choppy waters?<\/li>\nCan you handle feeling ill after deboarding and how much will that cut into your trip?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nBe aware that even people who don\u2019t typically get seasick can oftentimes get seasick on Greek ferries. The waters are seriously choppy and incredibly uncomfortable at times.<\/em><\/p>\nFerries can sometimes take three times longer than flights do.<\/h4>\nIf possible, I would say absolutely fly!<\/strong><\/p>\nI highly suggest checking to see if there are flights available between the islands you want to travel to. As a note, if you\u2019re flying to a rather remote Greek island, you may need to connect in Athens and make your way to the island. If that\u2019s the case, the travel time to fly may be longer than a ferry\u2026but it\u2019s still likely worth it.<\/p>\nConsider your budget, time constraints, willingness to endure seasickness, and factor accordingly.<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\nHelpful Tip:<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Keep in mind that a lot of Greek airlines do not include checked baggage in the ticket price, or, if they do \u2014 it\u2019s a very low-weight bag included. So as you map out your budget, consider what you\u2019re packing and if you need to add funds for a checked bag.<\/center><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nWhich Ferries to Take and Which to Avoid<\/h2>\nIs it a big ferry or a small ferry?<\/h4>\nIn the chance that you *HAVE* to take a ferry, size matters.<\/strong><\/p>\nWhy? Because the bigger ferries (that honestly look like cruise ships) are massive, and because it is so large, you don\u2019t really feel the bumps of the waves.<\/p>\nThe smaller ones, well, you will feel every hop, bump, and skip from each and every single wave. And you\u2019ll find yourself second-guessing once you\u2019ve set foot on land because everything will still be rocking.<\/p>\nThe ferry we took from Santorini to Naxos was really nice. And guess what? It was one of the big ones \u2014 the Blue Star Delos via Blue Star Ferries. In this case, Blue Star Ferries is a yes from me.<\/p>\nOn the flip side, we took the Superjet ferry from Naxos to Milos and that was a mistake.<\/strong><\/p>\nBig mistake. Big. Huge.<\/h6>\nWe chose to take Superjet because it was *slightly* cheaper per person (a whole $30\u2026and let me tell you, it was not worth it).<\/h4>\nFor one, the ferry from Naxos to Milos was delayed (over 2 hours behind schedule). Two, the ferry was much smaller than Blue Star Delos \u2014 you could feel EVERY bump. And it just so happens that the waters were *EXTRA* choppy that day due to strong winds (a common occurrence for the area).<\/p>\nI counted SEVEN people around me losing their lunch, including a couple that looked like they were on their honeymoon. My advice: Blue Star Delos is the only ferry I\u2019d take again. Superjet\u2014never again.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript><\/p>\n Naxos, Greece<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Prepare Yourself for Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nA.K.A. What might possibly be the worst experience of your life.<\/strong><\/p>\nOkay, okay, I might be a *tad bit* dramatic, but truly, I don\u2019t want you to be losing your lunch and then having a horrible experience in Greece. There are way too many beautiful Greek foods to try and islands to explore in Greece, and I want to set you up for success.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong>Here\u2019s what you should know:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nLarge ferries over small ferries, any day<\/li>\nFerries oftentimes run off schedule<\/li>\nIn the summer months, it can be incredibly windy \u2014 which means ferries can\u2019t operate because the waves are giant<\/li>\nOR, if they are operating during windy conditions, it\u2019s going to be a seriously bumpy ride<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you\u2019re traveling outside of these months, it might not be as bad, but just not ideal.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nUse the FerryHopper App<\/h3>\nThe Ferryhooper website allows you to browse routes and see what\u2019s available to book. You can check which ferry operators are operating and make your decision accordingly.<\/p>\nWant to track Greek ferries in real-time?<\/h4>\nBe sure to download the app as it provides ferry tracking information \u2014 which is super helpful if the ferry is running late.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Deal with Sea Sickness on Greek Ferries<\/h3>\nImagine yourself completely surrounded by people who are upchucking into paper bags.\u00a0\u00a0 I\u2019ve never seen so many people vomiting, in desperation, or complete and utter discomfort.<\/p>\nEven if you aren\u2019t prone to seasickness \u2014 take a tablet.<\/h4>\nIt\u2019s such an uncomfortable experience if you\u2019re taking a smaller ferry and you\u2019ve got nothing to prove, take a tablet proactively.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nThings to Know About Taking Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMost ferries don\u2019t sell out, but if you\u2019re trying to plan, you can go ahead and book 2 to 3 months in advance. Keep in mind that some ferries are seasonal and don\u2019t run all year long.<\/p>\nUnfortunately for those who are island hopping, there isn\u2019t a ferry pass for the Greek Islands.<\/strong><\/p>\nAs for the cost of Greek ferry tickets, it really depends on the route\u2014every destination is different.<\/h4>\nAn easy mistake to make if you are going from one Greek island to another is to assume that it is only going to be a short trip by boat. The reality is that the hundreds of inhabited islands are actually spread over a vast area.<\/p>\nIn fact, there are some journeys that can take ten hours or more by ferry, particularly if you are starting the journey from the port in Piraeus (the main ferry port for Athens).<\/strong><\/p>\nLastly, you should plan to arrive at the ferry port about 30 to 45 minutes before departure \u2014 the ferry will not wait for you if you\u2019re not there.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nMy Experience with Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMy first Greek ferry experience was back in 2012 when I took the ferry from Mykonos to Athens. I was a penniless backpacker and looking for every way to save money.<\/p>\nI thought the ferry would be scenic. It wasn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\nI also wasted half a day to get to Athens, whereas, if I had budgeted to fly I would have had more time to spend at the next destination. Even back then, I remember thinking the money I had saved taking the ferry over flying was not worth it.<\/p>\nApparently, I hadn\u2019t learned my lesson and I returned to take the ferry in 2021.<\/em><\/p>\nAnd in 2021, nearly everyone around me was going through 5 paper bags, each. I was traumatized. Don\u2019t do this. I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: do as I say, not as I do.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nAll of that is to say \u2014 I hope you have a wonderful trip around the Greek islands! It really is worth it to go island hopping, but the preferred mode of transportation would be a flight over a ferry, hands down.<\/p>\nWant to share your experience with Greek ferries? Please divulge all the details in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Unless you\u2019ve had the distinct pleasure of taking ferries in Greece before, then you might just agree that the alternative almost title is wholly accurate.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re planning a trip to Greece and going to do a little island hopping through the Greek Islands (which I HIGHLY recommend)\u2014Santorini, Mykonos, and Milos are personal faves\u2014here\u2019s what you need to know about taking Greek ferries.<\/p>\n
<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nShould I Fly Instead of Taking a Greek Ferry?<\/h2>\nWhen I posted on Instagram about my nightmare ferry experience, someone replied to me and said something like, \u201cyou can\u2019t budget to not fly.\u201d And honestly, I couldn\u2019t agree more.<\/p>\nEven if a ferry is the cheaper option, it\u2019s almost always worth it to look into flying.<\/h4>\nConsider the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nHow long does the ferry take (versus how long a flight would be)?<\/li>\nWill you be able to handle extremely choppy waters?<\/li>\nCan you handle feeling ill after deboarding and how much will that cut into your trip?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nBe aware that even people who don\u2019t typically get seasick can oftentimes get seasick on Greek ferries. The waters are seriously choppy and incredibly uncomfortable at times.<\/em><\/p>\nFerries can sometimes take three times longer than flights do.<\/h4>\nIf possible, I would say absolutely fly!<\/strong><\/p>\nI highly suggest checking to see if there are flights available between the islands you want to travel to. As a note, if you\u2019re flying to a rather remote Greek island, you may need to connect in Athens and make your way to the island. If that\u2019s the case, the travel time to fly may be longer than a ferry\u2026but it\u2019s still likely worth it.<\/p>\nConsider your budget, time constraints, willingness to endure seasickness, and factor accordingly.<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\nHelpful Tip:<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Keep in mind that a lot of Greek airlines do not include checked baggage in the ticket price, or, if they do \u2014 it\u2019s a very low-weight bag included. So as you map out your budget, consider what you\u2019re packing and if you need to add funds for a checked bag.<\/center><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nWhich Ferries to Take and Which to Avoid<\/h2>\nIs it a big ferry or a small ferry?<\/h4>\nIn the chance that you *HAVE* to take a ferry, size matters.<\/strong><\/p>\nWhy? Because the bigger ferries (that honestly look like cruise ships) are massive, and because it is so large, you don\u2019t really feel the bumps of the waves.<\/p>\nThe smaller ones, well, you will feel every hop, bump, and skip from each and every single wave. And you\u2019ll find yourself second-guessing once you\u2019ve set foot on land because everything will still be rocking.<\/p>\nThe ferry we took from Santorini to Naxos was really nice. And guess what? It was one of the big ones \u2014 the Blue Star Delos via Blue Star Ferries. In this case, Blue Star Ferries is a yes from me.<\/p>\nOn the flip side, we took the Superjet ferry from Naxos to Milos and that was a mistake.<\/strong><\/p>\nBig mistake. Big. Huge.<\/h6>\nWe chose to take Superjet because it was *slightly* cheaper per person (a whole $30\u2026and let me tell you, it was not worth it).<\/h4>\nFor one, the ferry from Naxos to Milos was delayed (over 2 hours behind schedule). Two, the ferry was much smaller than Blue Star Delos \u2014 you could feel EVERY bump. And it just so happens that the waters were *EXTRA* choppy that day due to strong winds (a common occurrence for the area).<\/p>\nI counted SEVEN people around me losing their lunch, including a couple that looked like they were on their honeymoon. My advice: Blue Star Delos is the only ferry I\u2019d take again. Superjet\u2014never again.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript><\/p>\n Naxos, Greece<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Prepare Yourself for Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nA.K.A. What might possibly be the worst experience of your life.<\/strong><\/p>\nOkay, okay, I might be a *tad bit* dramatic, but truly, I don\u2019t want you to be losing your lunch and then having a horrible experience in Greece. There are way too many beautiful Greek foods to try and islands to explore in Greece, and I want to set you up for success.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong>Here\u2019s what you should know:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nLarge ferries over small ferries, any day<\/li>\nFerries oftentimes run off schedule<\/li>\nIn the summer months, it can be incredibly windy \u2014 which means ferries can\u2019t operate because the waves are giant<\/li>\nOR, if they are operating during windy conditions, it\u2019s going to be a seriously bumpy ride<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you\u2019re traveling outside of these months, it might not be as bad, but just not ideal.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nUse the FerryHopper App<\/h3>\nThe Ferryhooper website allows you to browse routes and see what\u2019s available to book. You can check which ferry operators are operating and make your decision accordingly.<\/p>\nWant to track Greek ferries in real-time?<\/h4>\nBe sure to download the app as it provides ferry tracking information \u2014 which is super helpful if the ferry is running late.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Deal with Sea Sickness on Greek Ferries<\/h3>\nImagine yourself completely surrounded by people who are upchucking into paper bags.\u00a0\u00a0 I\u2019ve never seen so many people vomiting, in desperation, or complete and utter discomfort.<\/p>\nEven if you aren\u2019t prone to seasickness \u2014 take a tablet.<\/h4>\nIt\u2019s such an uncomfortable experience if you\u2019re taking a smaller ferry and you\u2019ve got nothing to prove, take a tablet proactively.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nThings to Know About Taking Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMost ferries don\u2019t sell out, but if you\u2019re trying to plan, you can go ahead and book 2 to 3 months in advance. Keep in mind that some ferries are seasonal and don\u2019t run all year long.<\/p>\nUnfortunately for those who are island hopping, there isn\u2019t a ferry pass for the Greek Islands.<\/strong><\/p>\nAs for the cost of Greek ferry tickets, it really depends on the route\u2014every destination is different.<\/h4>\nAn easy mistake to make if you are going from one Greek island to another is to assume that it is only going to be a short trip by boat. The reality is that the hundreds of inhabited islands are actually spread over a vast area.<\/p>\nIn fact, there are some journeys that can take ten hours or more by ferry, particularly if you are starting the journey from the port in Piraeus (the main ferry port for Athens).<\/strong><\/p>\nLastly, you should plan to arrive at the ferry port about 30 to 45 minutes before departure \u2014 the ferry will not wait for you if you\u2019re not there.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nMy Experience with Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMy first Greek ferry experience was back in 2012 when I took the ferry from Mykonos to Athens. I was a penniless backpacker and looking for every way to save money.<\/p>\nI thought the ferry would be scenic. It wasn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\nI also wasted half a day to get to Athens, whereas, if I had budgeted to fly I would have had more time to spend at the next destination. Even back then, I remember thinking the money I had saved taking the ferry over flying was not worth it.<\/p>\nApparently, I hadn\u2019t learned my lesson and I returned to take the ferry in 2021.<\/em><\/p>\nAnd in 2021, nearly everyone around me was going through 5 paper bags, each. I was traumatized. Don\u2019t do this. I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: do as I say, not as I do.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nAll of that is to say \u2014 I hope you have a wonderful trip around the Greek islands! It really is worth it to go island hopping, but the preferred mode of transportation would be a flight over a ferry, hands down.<\/p>\nWant to share your experience with Greek ferries? Please divulge all the details in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
When I posted on Instagram about my nightmare ferry experience, someone replied to me and said something like, \u201cyou can\u2019t budget to not fly.\u201d And honestly, I couldn\u2019t agree more.<\/p>\n
Consider the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nHow long does the ferry take (versus how long a flight would be)?<\/li>\nWill you be able to handle extremely choppy waters?<\/li>\nCan you handle feeling ill after deboarding and how much will that cut into your trip?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nBe aware that even people who don\u2019t typically get seasick can oftentimes get seasick on Greek ferries. The waters are seriously choppy and incredibly uncomfortable at times.<\/em><\/p>\nFerries can sometimes take three times longer than flights do.<\/h4>\nIf possible, I would say absolutely fly!<\/strong><\/p>\nI highly suggest checking to see if there are flights available between the islands you want to travel to. As a note, if you\u2019re flying to a rather remote Greek island, you may need to connect in Athens and make your way to the island. If that\u2019s the case, the travel time to fly may be longer than a ferry\u2026but it\u2019s still likely worth it.<\/p>\nConsider your budget, time constraints, willingness to endure seasickness, and factor accordingly.<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\nHelpful Tip:<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Keep in mind that a lot of Greek airlines do not include checked baggage in the ticket price, or, if they do \u2014 it\u2019s a very low-weight bag included. So as you map out your budget, consider what you\u2019re packing and if you need to add funds for a checked bag.<\/center><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nWhich Ferries to Take and Which to Avoid<\/h2>\nIs it a big ferry or a small ferry?<\/h4>\nIn the chance that you *HAVE* to take a ferry, size matters.<\/strong><\/p>\nWhy? Because the bigger ferries (that honestly look like cruise ships) are massive, and because it is so large, you don\u2019t really feel the bumps of the waves.<\/p>\nThe smaller ones, well, you will feel every hop, bump, and skip from each and every single wave. And you\u2019ll find yourself second-guessing once you\u2019ve set foot on land because everything will still be rocking.<\/p>\nThe ferry we took from Santorini to Naxos was really nice. And guess what? It was one of the big ones \u2014 the Blue Star Delos via Blue Star Ferries. In this case, Blue Star Ferries is a yes from me.<\/p>\nOn the flip side, we took the Superjet ferry from Naxos to Milos and that was a mistake.<\/strong><\/p>\nBig mistake. Big. Huge.<\/h6>\nWe chose to take Superjet because it was *slightly* cheaper per person (a whole $30\u2026and let me tell you, it was not worth it).<\/h4>\nFor one, the ferry from Naxos to Milos was delayed (over 2 hours behind schedule). Two, the ferry was much smaller than Blue Star Delos \u2014 you could feel EVERY bump. And it just so happens that the waters were *EXTRA* choppy that day due to strong winds (a common occurrence for the area).<\/p>\nI counted SEVEN people around me losing their lunch, including a couple that looked like they were on their honeymoon. My advice: Blue Star Delos is the only ferry I\u2019d take again. Superjet\u2014never again.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript><\/p>\n Naxos, Greece<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Prepare Yourself for Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nA.K.A. What might possibly be the worst experience of your life.<\/strong><\/p>\nOkay, okay, I might be a *tad bit* dramatic, but truly, I don\u2019t want you to be losing your lunch and then having a horrible experience in Greece. There are way too many beautiful Greek foods to try and islands to explore in Greece, and I want to set you up for success.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong>Here\u2019s what you should know:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nLarge ferries over small ferries, any day<\/li>\nFerries oftentimes run off schedule<\/li>\nIn the summer months, it can be incredibly windy \u2014 which means ferries can\u2019t operate because the waves are giant<\/li>\nOR, if they are operating during windy conditions, it\u2019s going to be a seriously bumpy ride<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you\u2019re traveling outside of these months, it might not be as bad, but just not ideal.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nUse the FerryHopper App<\/h3>\nThe Ferryhooper website allows you to browse routes and see what\u2019s available to book. You can check which ferry operators are operating and make your decision accordingly.<\/p>\nWant to track Greek ferries in real-time?<\/h4>\nBe sure to download the app as it provides ferry tracking information \u2014 which is super helpful if the ferry is running late.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Deal with Sea Sickness on Greek Ferries<\/h3>\nImagine yourself completely surrounded by people who are upchucking into paper bags.\u00a0\u00a0 I\u2019ve never seen so many people vomiting, in desperation, or complete and utter discomfort.<\/p>\nEven if you aren\u2019t prone to seasickness \u2014 take a tablet.<\/h4>\nIt\u2019s such an uncomfortable experience if you\u2019re taking a smaller ferry and you\u2019ve got nothing to prove, take a tablet proactively.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nThings to Know About Taking Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMost ferries don\u2019t sell out, but if you\u2019re trying to plan, you can go ahead and book 2 to 3 months in advance. Keep in mind that some ferries are seasonal and don\u2019t run all year long.<\/p>\nUnfortunately for those who are island hopping, there isn\u2019t a ferry pass for the Greek Islands.<\/strong><\/p>\nAs for the cost of Greek ferry tickets, it really depends on the route\u2014every destination is different.<\/h4>\nAn easy mistake to make if you are going from one Greek island to another is to assume that it is only going to be a short trip by boat. The reality is that the hundreds of inhabited islands are actually spread over a vast area.<\/p>\nIn fact, there are some journeys that can take ten hours or more by ferry, particularly if you are starting the journey from the port in Piraeus (the main ferry port for Athens).<\/strong><\/p>\nLastly, you should plan to arrive at the ferry port about 30 to 45 minutes before departure \u2014 the ferry will not wait for you if you\u2019re not there.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nMy Experience with Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMy first Greek ferry experience was back in 2012 when I took the ferry from Mykonos to Athens. I was a penniless backpacker and looking for every way to save money.<\/p>\nI thought the ferry would be scenic. It wasn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\nI also wasted half a day to get to Athens, whereas, if I had budgeted to fly I would have had more time to spend at the next destination. Even back then, I remember thinking the money I had saved taking the ferry over flying was not worth it.<\/p>\nApparently, I hadn\u2019t learned my lesson and I returned to take the ferry in 2021.<\/em><\/p>\nAnd in 2021, nearly everyone around me was going through 5 paper bags, each. I was traumatized. Don\u2019t do this. I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: do as I say, not as I do.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nAll of that is to say \u2014 I hope you have a wonderful trip around the Greek islands! It really is worth it to go island hopping, but the preferred mode of transportation would be a flight over a ferry, hands down.<\/p>\nWant to share your experience with Greek ferries? Please divulge all the details in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Be aware that even people who don\u2019t typically get seasick can oftentimes get seasick on Greek ferries. The waters are seriously choppy and incredibly uncomfortable at times.<\/em><\/p>\nFerries can sometimes take three times longer than flights do.<\/h4>\nIf possible, I would say absolutely fly!<\/strong><\/p>\nI highly suggest checking to see if there are flights available between the islands you want to travel to. As a note, if you\u2019re flying to a rather remote Greek island, you may need to connect in Athens and make your way to the island. If that\u2019s the case, the travel time to fly may be longer than a ferry\u2026but it\u2019s still likely worth it.<\/p>\nConsider your budget, time constraints, willingness to endure seasickness, and factor accordingly.<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\nHelpful Tip:<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Keep in mind that a lot of Greek airlines do not include checked baggage in the ticket price, or, if they do \u2014 it\u2019s a very low-weight bag included. So as you map out your budget, consider what you\u2019re packing and if you need to add funds for a checked bag.<\/center><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nWhich Ferries to Take and Which to Avoid<\/h2>\nIs it a big ferry or a small ferry?<\/h4>\nIn the chance that you *HAVE* to take a ferry, size matters.<\/strong><\/p>\nWhy? Because the bigger ferries (that honestly look like cruise ships) are massive, and because it is so large, you don\u2019t really feel the bumps of the waves.<\/p>\nThe smaller ones, well, you will feel every hop, bump, and skip from each and every single wave. And you\u2019ll find yourself second-guessing once you\u2019ve set foot on land because everything will still be rocking.<\/p>\nThe ferry we took from Santorini to Naxos was really nice. And guess what? It was one of the big ones \u2014 the Blue Star Delos via Blue Star Ferries. In this case, Blue Star Ferries is a yes from me.<\/p>\nOn the flip side, we took the Superjet ferry from Naxos to Milos and that was a mistake.<\/strong><\/p>\nBig mistake. Big. Huge.<\/h6>\nWe chose to take Superjet because it was *slightly* cheaper per person (a whole $30\u2026and let me tell you, it was not worth it).<\/h4>\nFor one, the ferry from Naxos to Milos was delayed (over 2 hours behind schedule). Two, the ferry was much smaller than Blue Star Delos \u2014 you could feel EVERY bump. And it just so happens that the waters were *EXTRA* choppy that day due to strong winds (a common occurrence for the area).<\/p>\nI counted SEVEN people around me losing their lunch, including a couple that looked like they were on their honeymoon. My advice: Blue Star Delos is the only ferry I\u2019d take again. Superjet\u2014never again.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript><\/p>\n Naxos, Greece<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Prepare Yourself for Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nA.K.A. What might possibly be the worst experience of your life.<\/strong><\/p>\nOkay, okay, I might be a *tad bit* dramatic, but truly, I don\u2019t want you to be losing your lunch and then having a horrible experience in Greece. There are way too many beautiful Greek foods to try and islands to explore in Greece, and I want to set you up for success.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong>Here\u2019s what you should know:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nLarge ferries over small ferries, any day<\/li>\nFerries oftentimes run off schedule<\/li>\nIn the summer months, it can be incredibly windy \u2014 which means ferries can\u2019t operate because the waves are giant<\/li>\nOR, if they are operating during windy conditions, it\u2019s going to be a seriously bumpy ride<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you\u2019re traveling outside of these months, it might not be as bad, but just not ideal.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nUse the FerryHopper App<\/h3>\nThe Ferryhooper website allows you to browse routes and see what\u2019s available to book. You can check which ferry operators are operating and make your decision accordingly.<\/p>\nWant to track Greek ferries in real-time?<\/h4>\nBe sure to download the app as it provides ferry tracking information \u2014 which is super helpful if the ferry is running late.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Deal with Sea Sickness on Greek Ferries<\/h3>\nImagine yourself completely surrounded by people who are upchucking into paper bags.\u00a0\u00a0 I\u2019ve never seen so many people vomiting, in desperation, or complete and utter discomfort.<\/p>\nEven if you aren\u2019t prone to seasickness \u2014 take a tablet.<\/h4>\nIt\u2019s such an uncomfortable experience if you\u2019re taking a smaller ferry and you\u2019ve got nothing to prove, take a tablet proactively.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nThings to Know About Taking Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMost ferries don\u2019t sell out, but if you\u2019re trying to plan, you can go ahead and book 2 to 3 months in advance. Keep in mind that some ferries are seasonal and don\u2019t run all year long.<\/p>\nUnfortunately for those who are island hopping, there isn\u2019t a ferry pass for the Greek Islands.<\/strong><\/p>\nAs for the cost of Greek ferry tickets, it really depends on the route\u2014every destination is different.<\/h4>\nAn easy mistake to make if you are going from one Greek island to another is to assume that it is only going to be a short trip by boat. The reality is that the hundreds of inhabited islands are actually spread over a vast area.<\/p>\nIn fact, there are some journeys that can take ten hours or more by ferry, particularly if you are starting the journey from the port in Piraeus (the main ferry port for Athens).<\/strong><\/p>\nLastly, you should plan to arrive at the ferry port about 30 to 45 minutes before departure \u2014 the ferry will not wait for you if you\u2019re not there.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nMy Experience with Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMy first Greek ferry experience was back in 2012 when I took the ferry from Mykonos to Athens. I was a penniless backpacker and looking for every way to save money.<\/p>\nI thought the ferry would be scenic. It wasn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\nI also wasted half a day to get to Athens, whereas, if I had budgeted to fly I would have had more time to spend at the next destination. Even back then, I remember thinking the money I had saved taking the ferry over flying was not worth it.<\/p>\nApparently, I hadn\u2019t learned my lesson and I returned to take the ferry in 2021.<\/em><\/p>\nAnd in 2021, nearly everyone around me was going through 5 paper bags, each. I was traumatized. Don\u2019t do this. I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: do as I say, not as I do.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nAll of that is to say \u2014 I hope you have a wonderful trip around the Greek islands! It really is worth it to go island hopping, but the preferred mode of transportation would be a flight over a ferry, hands down.<\/p>\nWant to share your experience with Greek ferries? Please divulge all the details in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
If possible, I would say absolutely fly!<\/strong><\/p>\nI highly suggest checking to see if there are flights available between the islands you want to travel to. As a note, if you\u2019re flying to a rather remote Greek island, you may need to connect in Athens and make your way to the island. If that\u2019s the case, the travel time to fly may be longer than a ferry\u2026but it\u2019s still likely worth it.<\/p>\nConsider your budget, time constraints, willingness to endure seasickness, and factor accordingly.<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\nHelpful Tip:<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Keep in mind that a lot of Greek airlines do not include checked baggage in the ticket price, or, if they do \u2014 it\u2019s a very low-weight bag included. So as you map out your budget, consider what you\u2019re packing and if you need to add funds for a checked bag.<\/center><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nWhich Ferries to Take and Which to Avoid<\/h2>\nIs it a big ferry or a small ferry?<\/h4>\nIn the chance that you *HAVE* to take a ferry, size matters.<\/strong><\/p>\nWhy? Because the bigger ferries (that honestly look like cruise ships) are massive, and because it is so large, you don\u2019t really feel the bumps of the waves.<\/p>\nThe smaller ones, well, you will feel every hop, bump, and skip from each and every single wave. And you\u2019ll find yourself second-guessing once you\u2019ve set foot on land because everything will still be rocking.<\/p>\nThe ferry we took from Santorini to Naxos was really nice. And guess what? It was one of the big ones \u2014 the Blue Star Delos via Blue Star Ferries. In this case, Blue Star Ferries is a yes from me.<\/p>\nOn the flip side, we took the Superjet ferry from Naxos to Milos and that was a mistake.<\/strong><\/p>\nBig mistake. Big. Huge.<\/h6>\nWe chose to take Superjet because it was *slightly* cheaper per person (a whole $30\u2026and let me tell you, it was not worth it).<\/h4>\nFor one, the ferry from Naxos to Milos was delayed (over 2 hours behind schedule). Two, the ferry was much smaller than Blue Star Delos \u2014 you could feel EVERY bump. And it just so happens that the waters were *EXTRA* choppy that day due to strong winds (a common occurrence for the area).<\/p>\nI counted SEVEN people around me losing their lunch, including a couple that looked like they were on their honeymoon. My advice: Blue Star Delos is the only ferry I\u2019d take again. Superjet\u2014never again.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript><\/p>\n Naxos, Greece<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Prepare Yourself for Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nA.K.A. What might possibly be the worst experience of your life.<\/strong><\/p>\nOkay, okay, I might be a *tad bit* dramatic, but truly, I don\u2019t want you to be losing your lunch and then having a horrible experience in Greece. There are way too many beautiful Greek foods to try and islands to explore in Greece, and I want to set you up for success.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong>Here\u2019s what you should know:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nLarge ferries over small ferries, any day<\/li>\nFerries oftentimes run off schedule<\/li>\nIn the summer months, it can be incredibly windy \u2014 which means ferries can\u2019t operate because the waves are giant<\/li>\nOR, if they are operating during windy conditions, it\u2019s going to be a seriously bumpy ride<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you\u2019re traveling outside of these months, it might not be as bad, but just not ideal.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nUse the FerryHopper App<\/h3>\nThe Ferryhooper website allows you to browse routes and see what\u2019s available to book. You can check which ferry operators are operating and make your decision accordingly.<\/p>\nWant to track Greek ferries in real-time?<\/h4>\nBe sure to download the app as it provides ferry tracking information \u2014 which is super helpful if the ferry is running late.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Deal with Sea Sickness on Greek Ferries<\/h3>\nImagine yourself completely surrounded by people who are upchucking into paper bags.\u00a0\u00a0 I\u2019ve never seen so many people vomiting, in desperation, or complete and utter discomfort.<\/p>\nEven if you aren\u2019t prone to seasickness \u2014 take a tablet.<\/h4>\nIt\u2019s such an uncomfortable experience if you\u2019re taking a smaller ferry and you\u2019ve got nothing to prove, take a tablet proactively.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nThings to Know About Taking Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMost ferries don\u2019t sell out, but if you\u2019re trying to plan, you can go ahead and book 2 to 3 months in advance. Keep in mind that some ferries are seasonal and don\u2019t run all year long.<\/p>\nUnfortunately for those who are island hopping, there isn\u2019t a ferry pass for the Greek Islands.<\/strong><\/p>\nAs for the cost of Greek ferry tickets, it really depends on the route\u2014every destination is different.<\/h4>\nAn easy mistake to make if you are going from one Greek island to another is to assume that it is only going to be a short trip by boat. The reality is that the hundreds of inhabited islands are actually spread over a vast area.<\/p>\nIn fact, there are some journeys that can take ten hours or more by ferry, particularly if you are starting the journey from the port in Piraeus (the main ferry port for Athens).<\/strong><\/p>\nLastly, you should plan to arrive at the ferry port about 30 to 45 minutes before departure \u2014 the ferry will not wait for you if you\u2019re not there.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nMy Experience with Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMy first Greek ferry experience was back in 2012 when I took the ferry from Mykonos to Athens. I was a penniless backpacker and looking for every way to save money.<\/p>\nI thought the ferry would be scenic. It wasn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\nI also wasted half a day to get to Athens, whereas, if I had budgeted to fly I would have had more time to spend at the next destination. Even back then, I remember thinking the money I had saved taking the ferry over flying was not worth it.<\/p>\nApparently, I hadn\u2019t learned my lesson and I returned to take the ferry in 2021.<\/em><\/p>\nAnd in 2021, nearly everyone around me was going through 5 paper bags, each. I was traumatized. Don\u2019t do this. I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: do as I say, not as I do.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nAll of that is to say \u2014 I hope you have a wonderful trip around the Greek islands! It really is worth it to go island hopping, but the preferred mode of transportation would be a flight over a ferry, hands down.<\/p>\nWant to share your experience with Greek ferries? Please divulge all the details in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
I highly suggest checking to see if there are flights available between the islands you want to travel to. As a note, if you\u2019re flying to a rather remote Greek island, you may need to connect in Athens and make your way to the island. If that\u2019s the case, the travel time to fly may be longer than a ferry\u2026but it\u2019s still likely worth it.<\/p>\n
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<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nWhich Ferries to Take and Which to Avoid<\/h2>\nIs it a big ferry or a small ferry?<\/h4>\nIn the chance that you *HAVE* to take a ferry, size matters.<\/strong><\/p>\nWhy? Because the bigger ferries (that honestly look like cruise ships) are massive, and because it is so large, you don\u2019t really feel the bumps of the waves.<\/p>\nThe smaller ones, well, you will feel every hop, bump, and skip from each and every single wave. And you\u2019ll find yourself second-guessing once you\u2019ve set foot on land because everything will still be rocking.<\/p>\nThe ferry we took from Santorini to Naxos was really nice. And guess what? It was one of the big ones \u2014 the Blue Star Delos via Blue Star Ferries. In this case, Blue Star Ferries is a yes from me.<\/p>\nOn the flip side, we took the Superjet ferry from Naxos to Milos and that was a mistake.<\/strong><\/p>\nBig mistake. Big. Huge.<\/h6>\nWe chose to take Superjet because it was *slightly* cheaper per person (a whole $30\u2026and let me tell you, it was not worth it).<\/h4>\nFor one, the ferry from Naxos to Milos was delayed (over 2 hours behind schedule). Two, the ferry was much smaller than Blue Star Delos \u2014 you could feel EVERY bump. And it just so happens that the waters were *EXTRA* choppy that day due to strong winds (a common occurrence for the area).<\/p>\nI counted SEVEN people around me losing their lunch, including a couple that looked like they were on their honeymoon. My advice: Blue Star Delos is the only ferry I\u2019d take again. Superjet\u2014never again.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript><\/p>\n Naxos, Greece<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Prepare Yourself for Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nA.K.A. What might possibly be the worst experience of your life.<\/strong><\/p>\nOkay, okay, I might be a *tad bit* dramatic, but truly, I don\u2019t want you to be losing your lunch and then having a horrible experience in Greece. There are way too many beautiful Greek foods to try and islands to explore in Greece, and I want to set you up for success.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong>Here\u2019s what you should know:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nLarge ferries over small ferries, any day<\/li>\nFerries oftentimes run off schedule<\/li>\nIn the summer months, it can be incredibly windy \u2014 which means ferries can\u2019t operate because the waves are giant<\/li>\nOR, if they are operating during windy conditions, it\u2019s going to be a seriously bumpy ride<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you\u2019re traveling outside of these months, it might not be as bad, but just not ideal.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nUse the FerryHopper App<\/h3>\nThe Ferryhooper website allows you to browse routes and see what\u2019s available to book. You can check which ferry operators are operating and make your decision accordingly.<\/p>\nWant to track Greek ferries in real-time?<\/h4>\nBe sure to download the app as it provides ferry tracking information \u2014 which is super helpful if the ferry is running late.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Deal with Sea Sickness on Greek Ferries<\/h3>\nImagine yourself completely surrounded by people who are upchucking into paper bags.\u00a0\u00a0 I\u2019ve never seen so many people vomiting, in desperation, or complete and utter discomfort.<\/p>\nEven if you aren\u2019t prone to seasickness \u2014 take a tablet.<\/h4>\nIt\u2019s such an uncomfortable experience if you\u2019re taking a smaller ferry and you\u2019ve got nothing to prove, take a tablet proactively.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nThings to Know About Taking Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMost ferries don\u2019t sell out, but if you\u2019re trying to plan, you can go ahead and book 2 to 3 months in advance. Keep in mind that some ferries are seasonal and don\u2019t run all year long.<\/p>\nUnfortunately for those who are island hopping, there isn\u2019t a ferry pass for the Greek Islands.<\/strong><\/p>\nAs for the cost of Greek ferry tickets, it really depends on the route\u2014every destination is different.<\/h4>\nAn easy mistake to make if you are going from one Greek island to another is to assume that it is only going to be a short trip by boat. The reality is that the hundreds of inhabited islands are actually spread over a vast area.<\/p>\nIn fact, there are some journeys that can take ten hours or more by ferry, particularly if you are starting the journey from the port in Piraeus (the main ferry port for Athens).<\/strong><\/p>\nLastly, you should plan to arrive at the ferry port about 30 to 45 minutes before departure \u2014 the ferry will not wait for you if you\u2019re not there.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nMy Experience with Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMy first Greek ferry experience was back in 2012 when I took the ferry from Mykonos to Athens. I was a penniless backpacker and looking for every way to save money.<\/p>\nI thought the ferry would be scenic. It wasn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\nI also wasted half a day to get to Athens, whereas, if I had budgeted to fly I would have had more time to spend at the next destination. Even back then, I remember thinking the money I had saved taking the ferry over flying was not worth it.<\/p>\nApparently, I hadn\u2019t learned my lesson and I returned to take the ferry in 2021.<\/em><\/p>\nAnd in 2021, nearly everyone around me was going through 5 paper bags, each. I was traumatized. Don\u2019t do this. I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: do as I say, not as I do.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nAll of that is to say \u2014 I hope you have a wonderful trip around the Greek islands! It really is worth it to go island hopping, but the preferred mode of transportation would be a flight over a ferry, hands down.<\/p>\nWant to share your experience with Greek ferries? Please divulge all the details in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
In the chance that you *HAVE* to take a ferry, size matters.<\/strong><\/p>\nWhy? Because the bigger ferries (that honestly look like cruise ships) are massive, and because it is so large, you don\u2019t really feel the bumps of the waves.<\/p>\nThe smaller ones, well, you will feel every hop, bump, and skip from each and every single wave. And you\u2019ll find yourself second-guessing once you\u2019ve set foot on land because everything will still be rocking.<\/p>\nThe ferry we took from Santorini to Naxos was really nice. And guess what? It was one of the big ones \u2014 the Blue Star Delos via Blue Star Ferries. In this case, Blue Star Ferries is a yes from me.<\/p>\nOn the flip side, we took the Superjet ferry from Naxos to Milos and that was a mistake.<\/strong><\/p>\nBig mistake. Big. Huge.<\/h6>\nWe chose to take Superjet because it was *slightly* cheaper per person (a whole $30\u2026and let me tell you, it was not worth it).<\/h4>\nFor one, the ferry from Naxos to Milos was delayed (over 2 hours behind schedule). Two, the ferry was much smaller than Blue Star Delos \u2014 you could feel EVERY bump. And it just so happens that the waters were *EXTRA* choppy that day due to strong winds (a common occurrence for the area).<\/p>\nI counted SEVEN people around me losing their lunch, including a couple that looked like they were on their honeymoon. My advice: Blue Star Delos is the only ferry I\u2019d take again. Superjet\u2014never again.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript><\/p>\n Naxos, Greece<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Prepare Yourself for Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nA.K.A. What might possibly be the worst experience of your life.<\/strong><\/p>\nOkay, okay, I might be a *tad bit* dramatic, but truly, I don\u2019t want you to be losing your lunch and then having a horrible experience in Greece. There are way too many beautiful Greek foods to try and islands to explore in Greece, and I want to set you up for success.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong>Here\u2019s what you should know:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nLarge ferries over small ferries, any day<\/li>\nFerries oftentimes run off schedule<\/li>\nIn the summer months, it can be incredibly windy \u2014 which means ferries can\u2019t operate because the waves are giant<\/li>\nOR, if they are operating during windy conditions, it\u2019s going to be a seriously bumpy ride<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you\u2019re traveling outside of these months, it might not be as bad, but just not ideal.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nUse the FerryHopper App<\/h3>\nThe Ferryhooper website allows you to browse routes and see what\u2019s available to book. You can check which ferry operators are operating and make your decision accordingly.<\/p>\nWant to track Greek ferries in real-time?<\/h4>\nBe sure to download the app as it provides ferry tracking information \u2014 which is super helpful if the ferry is running late.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Deal with Sea Sickness on Greek Ferries<\/h3>\nImagine yourself completely surrounded by people who are upchucking into paper bags.\u00a0\u00a0 I\u2019ve never seen so many people vomiting, in desperation, or complete and utter discomfort.<\/p>\nEven if you aren\u2019t prone to seasickness \u2014 take a tablet.<\/h4>\nIt\u2019s such an uncomfortable experience if you\u2019re taking a smaller ferry and you\u2019ve got nothing to prove, take a tablet proactively.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nThings to Know About Taking Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMost ferries don\u2019t sell out, but if you\u2019re trying to plan, you can go ahead and book 2 to 3 months in advance. Keep in mind that some ferries are seasonal and don\u2019t run all year long.<\/p>\nUnfortunately for those who are island hopping, there isn\u2019t a ferry pass for the Greek Islands.<\/strong><\/p>\nAs for the cost of Greek ferry tickets, it really depends on the route\u2014every destination is different.<\/h4>\nAn easy mistake to make if you are going from one Greek island to another is to assume that it is only going to be a short trip by boat. The reality is that the hundreds of inhabited islands are actually spread over a vast area.<\/p>\nIn fact, there are some journeys that can take ten hours or more by ferry, particularly if you are starting the journey from the port in Piraeus (the main ferry port for Athens).<\/strong><\/p>\nLastly, you should plan to arrive at the ferry port about 30 to 45 minutes before departure \u2014 the ferry will not wait for you if you\u2019re not there.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nMy Experience with Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMy first Greek ferry experience was back in 2012 when I took the ferry from Mykonos to Athens. I was a penniless backpacker and looking for every way to save money.<\/p>\nI thought the ferry would be scenic. It wasn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\nI also wasted half a day to get to Athens, whereas, if I had budgeted to fly I would have had more time to spend at the next destination. Even back then, I remember thinking the money I had saved taking the ferry over flying was not worth it.<\/p>\nApparently, I hadn\u2019t learned my lesson and I returned to take the ferry in 2021.<\/em><\/p>\nAnd in 2021, nearly everyone around me was going through 5 paper bags, each. I was traumatized. Don\u2019t do this. I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: do as I say, not as I do.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nAll of that is to say \u2014 I hope you have a wonderful trip around the Greek islands! It really is worth it to go island hopping, but the preferred mode of transportation would be a flight over a ferry, hands down.<\/p>\nWant to share your experience with Greek ferries? Please divulge all the details in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Why? Because the bigger ferries (that honestly look like cruise ships) are massive, and because it is so large, you don\u2019t really feel the bumps of the waves.<\/p>\n
The smaller ones, well, you will feel every hop, bump, and skip from each and every single wave. And you\u2019ll find yourself second-guessing once you\u2019ve set foot on land because everything will still be rocking.<\/p>\n
The ferry we took from Santorini to Naxos was really nice. And guess what? It was one of the big ones \u2014 the Blue Star Delos via Blue Star Ferries. In this case, Blue Star Ferries is a yes from me.<\/p>\n
On the flip side, we took the Superjet ferry from Naxos to Milos and that was a mistake.<\/strong><\/p>\nBig mistake. Big. Huge.<\/h6>\nWe chose to take Superjet because it was *slightly* cheaper per person (a whole $30\u2026and let me tell you, it was not worth it).<\/h4>\nFor one, the ferry from Naxos to Milos was delayed (over 2 hours behind schedule). Two, the ferry was much smaller than Blue Star Delos \u2014 you could feel EVERY bump. And it just so happens that the waters were *EXTRA* choppy that day due to strong winds (a common occurrence for the area).<\/p>\nI counted SEVEN people around me losing their lunch, including a couple that looked like they were on their honeymoon. My advice: Blue Star Delos is the only ferry I\u2019d take again. Superjet\u2014never again.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript><\/p>\n Naxos, Greece<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Prepare Yourself for Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nA.K.A. What might possibly be the worst experience of your life.<\/strong><\/p>\nOkay, okay, I might be a *tad bit* dramatic, but truly, I don\u2019t want you to be losing your lunch and then having a horrible experience in Greece. There are way too many beautiful Greek foods to try and islands to explore in Greece, and I want to set you up for success.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong>Here\u2019s what you should know:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nLarge ferries over small ferries, any day<\/li>\nFerries oftentimes run off schedule<\/li>\nIn the summer months, it can be incredibly windy \u2014 which means ferries can\u2019t operate because the waves are giant<\/li>\nOR, if they are operating during windy conditions, it\u2019s going to be a seriously bumpy ride<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you\u2019re traveling outside of these months, it might not be as bad, but just not ideal.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nUse the FerryHopper App<\/h3>\nThe Ferryhooper website allows you to browse routes and see what\u2019s available to book. You can check which ferry operators are operating and make your decision accordingly.<\/p>\nWant to track Greek ferries in real-time?<\/h4>\nBe sure to download the app as it provides ferry tracking information \u2014 which is super helpful if the ferry is running late.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Deal with Sea Sickness on Greek Ferries<\/h3>\nImagine yourself completely surrounded by people who are upchucking into paper bags.\u00a0\u00a0 I\u2019ve never seen so many people vomiting, in desperation, or complete and utter discomfort.<\/p>\nEven if you aren\u2019t prone to seasickness \u2014 take a tablet.<\/h4>\nIt\u2019s such an uncomfortable experience if you\u2019re taking a smaller ferry and you\u2019ve got nothing to prove, take a tablet proactively.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nThings to Know About Taking Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMost ferries don\u2019t sell out, but if you\u2019re trying to plan, you can go ahead and book 2 to 3 months in advance. Keep in mind that some ferries are seasonal and don\u2019t run all year long.<\/p>\nUnfortunately for those who are island hopping, there isn\u2019t a ferry pass for the Greek Islands.<\/strong><\/p>\nAs for the cost of Greek ferry tickets, it really depends on the route\u2014every destination is different.<\/h4>\nAn easy mistake to make if you are going from one Greek island to another is to assume that it is only going to be a short trip by boat. The reality is that the hundreds of inhabited islands are actually spread over a vast area.<\/p>\nIn fact, there are some journeys that can take ten hours or more by ferry, particularly if you are starting the journey from the port in Piraeus (the main ferry port for Athens).<\/strong><\/p>\nLastly, you should plan to arrive at the ferry port about 30 to 45 minutes before departure \u2014 the ferry will not wait for you if you\u2019re not there.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nMy Experience with Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMy first Greek ferry experience was back in 2012 when I took the ferry from Mykonos to Athens. I was a penniless backpacker and looking for every way to save money.<\/p>\nI thought the ferry would be scenic. It wasn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\nI also wasted half a day to get to Athens, whereas, if I had budgeted to fly I would have had more time to spend at the next destination. Even back then, I remember thinking the money I had saved taking the ferry over flying was not worth it.<\/p>\nApparently, I hadn\u2019t learned my lesson and I returned to take the ferry in 2021.<\/em><\/p>\nAnd in 2021, nearly everyone around me was going through 5 paper bags, each. I was traumatized. Don\u2019t do this. I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: do as I say, not as I do.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nAll of that is to say \u2014 I hope you have a wonderful trip around the Greek islands! It really is worth it to go island hopping, but the preferred mode of transportation would be a flight over a ferry, hands down.<\/p>\nWant to share your experience with Greek ferries? Please divulge all the details in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
For one, the ferry from Naxos to Milos was delayed (over 2 hours behind schedule). Two, the ferry was much smaller than Blue Star Delos \u2014 you could feel EVERY bump. And it just so happens that the waters were *EXTRA* choppy that day due to strong winds (a common occurrence for the area).<\/p>\n
I counted SEVEN people around me losing their lunch, including a couple that looked like they were on their honeymoon. My advice: Blue Star Delos is the only ferry I\u2019d take again. Superjet\u2014never again.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript><\/p>\n Naxos, Greece<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Prepare Yourself for Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nA.K.A. What might possibly be the worst experience of your life.<\/strong><\/p>\nOkay, okay, I might be a *tad bit* dramatic, but truly, I don\u2019t want you to be losing your lunch and then having a horrible experience in Greece. There are way too many beautiful Greek foods to try and islands to explore in Greece, and I want to set you up for success.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong>Here\u2019s what you should know:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nLarge ferries over small ferries, any day<\/li>\nFerries oftentimes run off schedule<\/li>\nIn the summer months, it can be incredibly windy \u2014 which means ferries can\u2019t operate because the waves are giant<\/li>\nOR, if they are operating during windy conditions, it\u2019s going to be a seriously bumpy ride<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you\u2019re traveling outside of these months, it might not be as bad, but just not ideal.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nUse the FerryHopper App<\/h3>\nThe Ferryhooper website allows you to browse routes and see what\u2019s available to book. You can check which ferry operators are operating and make your decision accordingly.<\/p>\nWant to track Greek ferries in real-time?<\/h4>\nBe sure to download the app as it provides ferry tracking information \u2014 which is super helpful if the ferry is running late.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Deal with Sea Sickness on Greek Ferries<\/h3>\nImagine yourself completely surrounded by people who are upchucking into paper bags.\u00a0\u00a0 I\u2019ve never seen so many people vomiting, in desperation, or complete and utter discomfort.<\/p>\nEven if you aren\u2019t prone to seasickness \u2014 take a tablet.<\/h4>\nIt\u2019s such an uncomfortable experience if you\u2019re taking a smaller ferry and you\u2019ve got nothing to prove, take a tablet proactively.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nThings to Know About Taking Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMost ferries don\u2019t sell out, but if you\u2019re trying to plan, you can go ahead and book 2 to 3 months in advance. Keep in mind that some ferries are seasonal and don\u2019t run all year long.<\/p>\nUnfortunately for those who are island hopping, there isn\u2019t a ferry pass for the Greek Islands.<\/strong><\/p>\nAs for the cost of Greek ferry tickets, it really depends on the route\u2014every destination is different.<\/h4>\nAn easy mistake to make if you are going from one Greek island to another is to assume that it is only going to be a short trip by boat. The reality is that the hundreds of inhabited islands are actually spread over a vast area.<\/p>\nIn fact, there are some journeys that can take ten hours or more by ferry, particularly if you are starting the journey from the port in Piraeus (the main ferry port for Athens).<\/strong><\/p>\nLastly, you should plan to arrive at the ferry port about 30 to 45 minutes before departure \u2014 the ferry will not wait for you if you\u2019re not there.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nMy Experience with Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMy first Greek ferry experience was back in 2012 when I took the ferry from Mykonos to Athens. I was a penniless backpacker and looking for every way to save money.<\/p>\nI thought the ferry would be scenic. It wasn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\nI also wasted half a day to get to Athens, whereas, if I had budgeted to fly I would have had more time to spend at the next destination. Even back then, I remember thinking the money I had saved taking the ferry over flying was not worth it.<\/p>\nApparently, I hadn\u2019t learned my lesson and I returned to take the ferry in 2021.<\/em><\/p>\nAnd in 2021, nearly everyone around me was going through 5 paper bags, each. I was traumatized. Don\u2019t do this. I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: do as I say, not as I do.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nAll of that is to say \u2014 I hope you have a wonderful trip around the Greek islands! It really is worth it to go island hopping, but the preferred mode of transportation would be a flight over a ferry, hands down.<\/p>\nWant to share your experience with Greek ferries? Please divulge all the details in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript><\/p>\n Naxos, Greece<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Prepare Yourself for Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nA.K.A. What might possibly be the worst experience of your life.<\/strong><\/p>\nOkay, okay, I might be a *tad bit* dramatic, but truly, I don\u2019t want you to be losing your lunch and then having a horrible experience in Greece. There are way too many beautiful Greek foods to try and islands to explore in Greece, and I want to set you up for success.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong>Here\u2019s what you should know:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nLarge ferries over small ferries, any day<\/li>\nFerries oftentimes run off schedule<\/li>\nIn the summer months, it can be incredibly windy \u2014 which means ferries can\u2019t operate because the waves are giant<\/li>\nOR, if they are operating during windy conditions, it\u2019s going to be a seriously bumpy ride<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you\u2019re traveling outside of these months, it might not be as bad, but just not ideal.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nUse the FerryHopper App<\/h3>\nThe Ferryhooper website allows you to browse routes and see what\u2019s available to book. You can check which ferry operators are operating and make your decision accordingly.<\/p>\nWant to track Greek ferries in real-time?<\/h4>\nBe sure to download the app as it provides ferry tracking information \u2014 which is super helpful if the ferry is running late.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Deal with Sea Sickness on Greek Ferries<\/h3>\nImagine yourself completely surrounded by people who are upchucking into paper bags.\u00a0\u00a0 I\u2019ve never seen so many people vomiting, in desperation, or complete and utter discomfort.<\/p>\nEven if you aren\u2019t prone to seasickness \u2014 take a tablet.<\/h4>\nIt\u2019s such an uncomfortable experience if you\u2019re taking a smaller ferry and you\u2019ve got nothing to prove, take a tablet proactively.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nThings to Know About Taking Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMost ferries don\u2019t sell out, but if you\u2019re trying to plan, you can go ahead and book 2 to 3 months in advance. Keep in mind that some ferries are seasonal and don\u2019t run all year long.<\/p>\nUnfortunately for those who are island hopping, there isn\u2019t a ferry pass for the Greek Islands.<\/strong><\/p>\nAs for the cost of Greek ferry tickets, it really depends on the route\u2014every destination is different.<\/h4>\nAn easy mistake to make if you are going from one Greek island to another is to assume that it is only going to be a short trip by boat. The reality is that the hundreds of inhabited islands are actually spread over a vast area.<\/p>\nIn fact, there are some journeys that can take ten hours or more by ferry, particularly if you are starting the journey from the port in Piraeus (the main ferry port for Athens).<\/strong><\/p>\nLastly, you should plan to arrive at the ferry port about 30 to 45 minutes before departure \u2014 the ferry will not wait for you if you\u2019re not there.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nMy Experience with Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMy first Greek ferry experience was back in 2012 when I took the ferry from Mykonos to Athens. I was a penniless backpacker and looking for every way to save money.<\/p>\nI thought the ferry would be scenic. It wasn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\nI also wasted half a day to get to Athens, whereas, if I had budgeted to fly I would have had more time to spend at the next destination. Even back then, I remember thinking the money I had saved taking the ferry over flying was not worth it.<\/p>\nApparently, I hadn\u2019t learned my lesson and I returned to take the ferry in 2021.<\/em><\/p>\nAnd in 2021, nearly everyone around me was going through 5 paper bags, each. I was traumatized. Don\u2019t do this. I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: do as I say, not as I do.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nAll of that is to say \u2014 I hope you have a wonderful trip around the Greek islands! It really is worth it to go island hopping, but the preferred mode of transportation would be a flight over a ferry, hands down.<\/p>\nWant to share your experience with Greek ferries? Please divulge all the details in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
A.K.A. What might possibly be the worst experience of your life.<\/strong><\/p>\nOkay, okay, I might be a *tad bit* dramatic, but truly, I don\u2019t want you to be losing your lunch and then having a horrible experience in Greece. There are way too many beautiful Greek foods to try and islands to explore in Greece, and I want to set you up for success.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong>Here\u2019s what you should know:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nLarge ferries over small ferries, any day<\/li>\nFerries oftentimes run off schedule<\/li>\nIn the summer months, it can be incredibly windy \u2014 which means ferries can\u2019t operate because the waves are giant<\/li>\nOR, if they are operating during windy conditions, it\u2019s going to be a seriously bumpy ride<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you\u2019re traveling outside of these months, it might not be as bad, but just not ideal.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nUse the FerryHopper App<\/h3>\nThe Ferryhooper website allows you to browse routes and see what\u2019s available to book. You can check which ferry operators are operating and make your decision accordingly.<\/p>\nWant to track Greek ferries in real-time?<\/h4>\nBe sure to download the app as it provides ferry tracking information \u2014 which is super helpful if the ferry is running late.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Deal with Sea Sickness on Greek Ferries<\/h3>\nImagine yourself completely surrounded by people who are upchucking into paper bags.\u00a0\u00a0 I\u2019ve never seen so many people vomiting, in desperation, or complete and utter discomfort.<\/p>\nEven if you aren\u2019t prone to seasickness \u2014 take a tablet.<\/h4>\nIt\u2019s such an uncomfortable experience if you\u2019re taking a smaller ferry and you\u2019ve got nothing to prove, take a tablet proactively.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nThings to Know About Taking Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMost ferries don\u2019t sell out, but if you\u2019re trying to plan, you can go ahead and book 2 to 3 months in advance. Keep in mind that some ferries are seasonal and don\u2019t run all year long.<\/p>\nUnfortunately for those who are island hopping, there isn\u2019t a ferry pass for the Greek Islands.<\/strong><\/p>\nAs for the cost of Greek ferry tickets, it really depends on the route\u2014every destination is different.<\/h4>\nAn easy mistake to make if you are going from one Greek island to another is to assume that it is only going to be a short trip by boat. The reality is that the hundreds of inhabited islands are actually spread over a vast area.<\/p>\nIn fact, there are some journeys that can take ten hours or more by ferry, particularly if you are starting the journey from the port in Piraeus (the main ferry port for Athens).<\/strong><\/p>\nLastly, you should plan to arrive at the ferry port about 30 to 45 minutes before departure \u2014 the ferry will not wait for you if you\u2019re not there.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nMy Experience with Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMy first Greek ferry experience was back in 2012 when I took the ferry from Mykonos to Athens. I was a penniless backpacker and looking for every way to save money.<\/p>\nI thought the ferry would be scenic. It wasn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\nI also wasted half a day to get to Athens, whereas, if I had budgeted to fly I would have had more time to spend at the next destination. Even back then, I remember thinking the money I had saved taking the ferry over flying was not worth it.<\/p>\nApparently, I hadn\u2019t learned my lesson and I returned to take the ferry in 2021.<\/em><\/p>\nAnd in 2021, nearly everyone around me was going through 5 paper bags, each. I was traumatized. Don\u2019t do this. I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: do as I say, not as I do.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nAll of that is to say \u2014 I hope you have a wonderful trip around the Greek islands! It really is worth it to go island hopping, but the preferred mode of transportation would be a flight over a ferry, hands down.<\/p>\nWant to share your experience with Greek ferries? Please divulge all the details in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Okay, okay, I might be a *tad bit* dramatic, but truly, I don\u2019t want you to be losing your lunch and then having a horrible experience in Greece. There are way too many beautiful Greek foods to try and islands to explore in Greece, and I want to set you up for success.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong>Here\u2019s what you should know:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nLarge ferries over small ferries, any day<\/li>\nFerries oftentimes run off schedule<\/li>\nIn the summer months, it can be incredibly windy \u2014 which means ferries can\u2019t operate because the waves are giant<\/li>\nOR, if they are operating during windy conditions, it\u2019s going to be a seriously bumpy ride<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you\u2019re traveling outside of these months, it might not be as bad, but just not ideal.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nUse the FerryHopper App<\/h3>\nThe Ferryhooper website allows you to browse routes and see what\u2019s available to book. You can check which ferry operators are operating and make your decision accordingly.<\/p>\nWant to track Greek ferries in real-time?<\/h4>\nBe sure to download the app as it provides ferry tracking information \u2014 which is super helpful if the ferry is running late.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Deal with Sea Sickness on Greek Ferries<\/h3>\nImagine yourself completely surrounded by people who are upchucking into paper bags.\u00a0\u00a0 I\u2019ve never seen so many people vomiting, in desperation, or complete and utter discomfort.<\/p>\nEven if you aren\u2019t prone to seasickness \u2014 take a tablet.<\/h4>\nIt\u2019s such an uncomfortable experience if you\u2019re taking a smaller ferry and you\u2019ve got nothing to prove, take a tablet proactively.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nThings to Know About Taking Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMost ferries don\u2019t sell out, but if you\u2019re trying to plan, you can go ahead and book 2 to 3 months in advance. Keep in mind that some ferries are seasonal and don\u2019t run all year long.<\/p>\nUnfortunately for those who are island hopping, there isn\u2019t a ferry pass for the Greek Islands.<\/strong><\/p>\nAs for the cost of Greek ferry tickets, it really depends on the route\u2014every destination is different.<\/h4>\nAn easy mistake to make if you are going from one Greek island to another is to assume that it is only going to be a short trip by boat. The reality is that the hundreds of inhabited islands are actually spread over a vast area.<\/p>\nIn fact, there are some journeys that can take ten hours or more by ferry, particularly if you are starting the journey from the port in Piraeus (the main ferry port for Athens).<\/strong><\/p>\nLastly, you should plan to arrive at the ferry port about 30 to 45 minutes before departure \u2014 the ferry will not wait for you if you\u2019re not there.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nMy Experience with Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMy first Greek ferry experience was back in 2012 when I took the ferry from Mykonos to Athens. I was a penniless backpacker and looking for every way to save money.<\/p>\nI thought the ferry would be scenic. It wasn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\nI also wasted half a day to get to Athens, whereas, if I had budgeted to fly I would have had more time to spend at the next destination. Even back then, I remember thinking the money I had saved taking the ferry over flying was not worth it.<\/p>\nApparently, I hadn\u2019t learned my lesson and I returned to take the ferry in 2021.<\/em><\/p>\nAnd in 2021, nearly everyone around me was going through 5 paper bags, each. I was traumatized. Don\u2019t do this. I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: do as I say, not as I do.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nAll of that is to say \u2014 I hope you have a wonderful trip around the Greek islands! It really is worth it to go island hopping, but the preferred mode of transportation would be a flight over a ferry, hands down.<\/p>\nWant to share your experience with Greek ferries? Please divulge all the details in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
If you\u2019re traveling outside of these months, it might not be as bad, but just not ideal.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nUse the FerryHopper App<\/h3>\nThe Ferryhooper website allows you to browse routes and see what\u2019s available to book. You can check which ferry operators are operating and make your decision accordingly.<\/p>\nWant to track Greek ferries in real-time?<\/h4>\nBe sure to download the app as it provides ferry tracking information \u2014 which is super helpful if the ferry is running late.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Deal with Sea Sickness on Greek Ferries<\/h3>\nImagine yourself completely surrounded by people who are upchucking into paper bags.\u00a0\u00a0 I\u2019ve never seen so many people vomiting, in desperation, or complete and utter discomfort.<\/p>\nEven if you aren\u2019t prone to seasickness \u2014 take a tablet.<\/h4>\nIt\u2019s such an uncomfortable experience if you\u2019re taking a smaller ferry and you\u2019ve got nothing to prove, take a tablet proactively.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nThings to Know About Taking Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMost ferries don\u2019t sell out, but if you\u2019re trying to plan, you can go ahead and book 2 to 3 months in advance. Keep in mind that some ferries are seasonal and don\u2019t run all year long.<\/p>\nUnfortunately for those who are island hopping, there isn\u2019t a ferry pass for the Greek Islands.<\/strong><\/p>\nAs for the cost of Greek ferry tickets, it really depends on the route\u2014every destination is different.<\/h4>\nAn easy mistake to make if you are going from one Greek island to another is to assume that it is only going to be a short trip by boat. The reality is that the hundreds of inhabited islands are actually spread over a vast area.<\/p>\nIn fact, there are some journeys that can take ten hours or more by ferry, particularly if you are starting the journey from the port in Piraeus (the main ferry port for Athens).<\/strong><\/p>\nLastly, you should plan to arrive at the ferry port about 30 to 45 minutes before departure \u2014 the ferry will not wait for you if you\u2019re not there.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nMy Experience with Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMy first Greek ferry experience was back in 2012 when I took the ferry from Mykonos to Athens. I was a penniless backpacker and looking for every way to save money.<\/p>\nI thought the ferry would be scenic. It wasn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\nI also wasted half a day to get to Athens, whereas, if I had budgeted to fly I would have had more time to spend at the next destination. Even back then, I remember thinking the money I had saved taking the ferry over flying was not worth it.<\/p>\nApparently, I hadn\u2019t learned my lesson and I returned to take the ferry in 2021.<\/em><\/p>\nAnd in 2021, nearly everyone around me was going through 5 paper bags, each. I was traumatized. Don\u2019t do this. I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: do as I say, not as I do.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nAll of that is to say \u2014 I hope you have a wonderful trip around the Greek islands! It really is worth it to go island hopping, but the preferred mode of transportation would be a flight over a ferry, hands down.<\/p>\nWant to share your experience with Greek ferries? Please divulge all the details in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
The Ferryhooper website allows you to browse routes and see what\u2019s available to book. You can check which ferry operators are operating and make your decision accordingly.<\/p>\n
Be sure to download the app as it provides ferry tracking information \u2014 which is super helpful if the ferry is running late.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Deal with Sea Sickness on Greek Ferries<\/h3>\nImagine yourself completely surrounded by people who are upchucking into paper bags.\u00a0\u00a0 I\u2019ve never seen so many people vomiting, in desperation, or complete and utter discomfort.<\/p>\nEven if you aren\u2019t prone to seasickness \u2014 take a tablet.<\/h4>\nIt\u2019s such an uncomfortable experience if you\u2019re taking a smaller ferry and you\u2019ve got nothing to prove, take a tablet proactively.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nThings to Know About Taking Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMost ferries don\u2019t sell out, but if you\u2019re trying to plan, you can go ahead and book 2 to 3 months in advance. Keep in mind that some ferries are seasonal and don\u2019t run all year long.<\/p>\nUnfortunately for those who are island hopping, there isn\u2019t a ferry pass for the Greek Islands.<\/strong><\/p>\nAs for the cost of Greek ferry tickets, it really depends on the route\u2014every destination is different.<\/h4>\nAn easy mistake to make if you are going from one Greek island to another is to assume that it is only going to be a short trip by boat. The reality is that the hundreds of inhabited islands are actually spread over a vast area.<\/p>\nIn fact, there are some journeys that can take ten hours or more by ferry, particularly if you are starting the journey from the port in Piraeus (the main ferry port for Athens).<\/strong><\/p>\nLastly, you should plan to arrive at the ferry port about 30 to 45 minutes before departure \u2014 the ferry will not wait for you if you\u2019re not there.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nMy Experience with Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMy first Greek ferry experience was back in 2012 when I took the ferry from Mykonos to Athens. I was a penniless backpacker and looking for every way to save money.<\/p>\nI thought the ferry would be scenic. It wasn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\nI also wasted half a day to get to Athens, whereas, if I had budgeted to fly I would have had more time to spend at the next destination. Even back then, I remember thinking the money I had saved taking the ferry over flying was not worth it.<\/p>\nApparently, I hadn\u2019t learned my lesson and I returned to take the ferry in 2021.<\/em><\/p>\nAnd in 2021, nearly everyone around me was going through 5 paper bags, each. I was traumatized. Don\u2019t do this. I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: do as I say, not as I do.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nAll of that is to say \u2014 I hope you have a wonderful trip around the Greek islands! It really is worth it to go island hopping, but the preferred mode of transportation would be a flight over a ferry, hands down.<\/p>\nWant to share your experience with Greek ferries? Please divulge all the details in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to Deal with Sea Sickness on Greek Ferries<\/h3>\nImagine yourself completely surrounded by people who are upchucking into paper bags.\u00a0\u00a0 I\u2019ve never seen so many people vomiting, in desperation, or complete and utter discomfort.<\/p>\nEven if you aren\u2019t prone to seasickness \u2014 take a tablet.<\/h4>\nIt\u2019s such an uncomfortable experience if you\u2019re taking a smaller ferry and you\u2019ve got nothing to prove, take a tablet proactively.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nThings to Know About Taking Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMost ferries don\u2019t sell out, but if you\u2019re trying to plan, you can go ahead and book 2 to 3 months in advance. Keep in mind that some ferries are seasonal and don\u2019t run all year long.<\/p>\nUnfortunately for those who are island hopping, there isn\u2019t a ferry pass for the Greek Islands.<\/strong><\/p>\nAs for the cost of Greek ferry tickets, it really depends on the route\u2014every destination is different.<\/h4>\nAn easy mistake to make if you are going from one Greek island to another is to assume that it is only going to be a short trip by boat. The reality is that the hundreds of inhabited islands are actually spread over a vast area.<\/p>\nIn fact, there are some journeys that can take ten hours or more by ferry, particularly if you are starting the journey from the port in Piraeus (the main ferry port for Athens).<\/strong><\/p>\nLastly, you should plan to arrive at the ferry port about 30 to 45 minutes before departure \u2014 the ferry will not wait for you if you\u2019re not there.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nMy Experience with Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMy first Greek ferry experience was back in 2012 when I took the ferry from Mykonos to Athens. I was a penniless backpacker and looking for every way to save money.<\/p>\nI thought the ferry would be scenic. It wasn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\nI also wasted half a day to get to Athens, whereas, if I had budgeted to fly I would have had more time to spend at the next destination. Even back then, I remember thinking the money I had saved taking the ferry over flying was not worth it.<\/p>\nApparently, I hadn\u2019t learned my lesson and I returned to take the ferry in 2021.<\/em><\/p>\nAnd in 2021, nearly everyone around me was going through 5 paper bags, each. I was traumatized. Don\u2019t do this. I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: do as I say, not as I do.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nAll of that is to say \u2014 I hope you have a wonderful trip around the Greek islands! It really is worth it to go island hopping, but the preferred mode of transportation would be a flight over a ferry, hands down.<\/p>\nWant to share your experience with Greek ferries? Please divulge all the details in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Imagine yourself completely surrounded by people who are upchucking into paper bags.\u00a0\u00a0 I\u2019ve never seen so many people vomiting, in desperation, or complete and utter discomfort.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s such an uncomfortable experience if you\u2019re taking a smaller ferry and you\u2019ve got nothing to prove, take a tablet proactively.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nThings to Know About Taking Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMost ferries don\u2019t sell out, but if you\u2019re trying to plan, you can go ahead and book 2 to 3 months in advance. Keep in mind that some ferries are seasonal and don\u2019t run all year long.<\/p>\nUnfortunately for those who are island hopping, there isn\u2019t a ferry pass for the Greek Islands.<\/strong><\/p>\nAs for the cost of Greek ferry tickets, it really depends on the route\u2014every destination is different.<\/h4>\nAn easy mistake to make if you are going from one Greek island to another is to assume that it is only going to be a short trip by boat. The reality is that the hundreds of inhabited islands are actually spread over a vast area.<\/p>\nIn fact, there are some journeys that can take ten hours or more by ferry, particularly if you are starting the journey from the port in Piraeus (the main ferry port for Athens).<\/strong><\/p>\nLastly, you should plan to arrive at the ferry port about 30 to 45 minutes before departure \u2014 the ferry will not wait for you if you\u2019re not there.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nMy Experience with Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMy first Greek ferry experience was back in 2012 when I took the ferry from Mykonos to Athens. I was a penniless backpacker and looking for every way to save money.<\/p>\nI thought the ferry would be scenic. It wasn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\nI also wasted half a day to get to Athens, whereas, if I had budgeted to fly I would have had more time to spend at the next destination. Even back then, I remember thinking the money I had saved taking the ferry over flying was not worth it.<\/p>\nApparently, I hadn\u2019t learned my lesson and I returned to take the ferry in 2021.<\/em><\/p>\nAnd in 2021, nearly everyone around me was going through 5 paper bags, each. I was traumatized. Don\u2019t do this. I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: do as I say, not as I do.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nAll of that is to say \u2014 I hope you have a wonderful trip around the Greek islands! It really is worth it to go island hopping, but the preferred mode of transportation would be a flight over a ferry, hands down.<\/p>\nWant to share your experience with Greek ferries? Please divulge all the details in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nThings to Know About Taking Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMost ferries don\u2019t sell out, but if you\u2019re trying to plan, you can go ahead and book 2 to 3 months in advance. Keep in mind that some ferries are seasonal and don\u2019t run all year long.<\/p>\nUnfortunately for those who are island hopping, there isn\u2019t a ferry pass for the Greek Islands.<\/strong><\/p>\nAs for the cost of Greek ferry tickets, it really depends on the route\u2014every destination is different.<\/h4>\nAn easy mistake to make if you are going from one Greek island to another is to assume that it is only going to be a short trip by boat. The reality is that the hundreds of inhabited islands are actually spread over a vast area.<\/p>\nIn fact, there are some journeys that can take ten hours or more by ferry, particularly if you are starting the journey from the port in Piraeus (the main ferry port for Athens).<\/strong><\/p>\nLastly, you should plan to arrive at the ferry port about 30 to 45 minutes before departure \u2014 the ferry will not wait for you if you\u2019re not there.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nMy Experience with Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMy first Greek ferry experience was back in 2012 when I took the ferry from Mykonos to Athens. I was a penniless backpacker and looking for every way to save money.<\/p>\nI thought the ferry would be scenic. It wasn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\nI also wasted half a day to get to Athens, whereas, if I had budgeted to fly I would have had more time to spend at the next destination. Even back then, I remember thinking the money I had saved taking the ferry over flying was not worth it.<\/p>\nApparently, I hadn\u2019t learned my lesson and I returned to take the ferry in 2021.<\/em><\/p>\nAnd in 2021, nearly everyone around me was going through 5 paper bags, each. I was traumatized. Don\u2019t do this. I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: do as I say, not as I do.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nAll of that is to say \u2014 I hope you have a wonderful trip around the Greek islands! It really is worth it to go island hopping, but the preferred mode of transportation would be a flight over a ferry, hands down.<\/p>\nWant to share your experience with Greek ferries? Please divulge all the details in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Most ferries don\u2019t sell out, but if you\u2019re trying to plan, you can go ahead and book 2 to 3 months in advance. Keep in mind that some ferries are seasonal and don\u2019t run all year long.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately for those who are island hopping, there isn\u2019t a ferry pass for the Greek Islands.<\/strong><\/p>\nAs for the cost of Greek ferry tickets, it really depends on the route\u2014every destination is different.<\/h4>\nAn easy mistake to make if you are going from one Greek island to another is to assume that it is only going to be a short trip by boat. The reality is that the hundreds of inhabited islands are actually spread over a vast area.<\/p>\nIn fact, there are some journeys that can take ten hours or more by ferry, particularly if you are starting the journey from the port in Piraeus (the main ferry port for Athens).<\/strong><\/p>\nLastly, you should plan to arrive at the ferry port about 30 to 45 minutes before departure \u2014 the ferry will not wait for you if you\u2019re not there.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nMy Experience with Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMy first Greek ferry experience was back in 2012 when I took the ferry from Mykonos to Athens. I was a penniless backpacker and looking for every way to save money.<\/p>\nI thought the ferry would be scenic. It wasn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\nI also wasted half a day to get to Athens, whereas, if I had budgeted to fly I would have had more time to spend at the next destination. Even back then, I remember thinking the money I had saved taking the ferry over flying was not worth it.<\/p>\nApparently, I hadn\u2019t learned my lesson and I returned to take the ferry in 2021.<\/em><\/p>\nAnd in 2021, nearly everyone around me was going through 5 paper bags, each. I was traumatized. Don\u2019t do this. I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: do as I say, not as I do.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nAll of that is to say \u2014 I hope you have a wonderful trip around the Greek islands! It really is worth it to go island hopping, but the preferred mode of transportation would be a flight over a ferry, hands down.<\/p>\nWant to share your experience with Greek ferries? Please divulge all the details in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
An easy mistake to make if you are going from one Greek island to another is to assume that it is only going to be a short trip by boat. The reality is that the hundreds of inhabited islands are actually spread over a vast area.<\/p>\n
In fact, there are some journeys that can take ten hours or more by ferry, particularly if you are starting the journey from the port in Piraeus (the main ferry port for Athens).<\/strong><\/p>\nLastly, you should plan to arrive at the ferry port about 30 to 45 minutes before departure \u2014 the ferry will not wait for you if you\u2019re not there.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nMy Experience with Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMy first Greek ferry experience was back in 2012 when I took the ferry from Mykonos to Athens. I was a penniless backpacker and looking for every way to save money.<\/p>\nI thought the ferry would be scenic. It wasn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\nI also wasted half a day to get to Athens, whereas, if I had budgeted to fly I would have had more time to spend at the next destination. Even back then, I remember thinking the money I had saved taking the ferry over flying was not worth it.<\/p>\nApparently, I hadn\u2019t learned my lesson and I returned to take the ferry in 2021.<\/em><\/p>\nAnd in 2021, nearly everyone around me was going through 5 paper bags, each. I was traumatized. Don\u2019t do this. I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: do as I say, not as I do.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nAll of that is to say \u2014 I hope you have a wonderful trip around the Greek islands! It really is worth it to go island hopping, but the preferred mode of transportation would be a flight over a ferry, hands down.<\/p>\nWant to share your experience with Greek ferries? Please divulge all the details in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Lastly, you should plan to arrive at the ferry port about 30 to 45 minutes before departure \u2014 the ferry will not wait for you if you\u2019re not there.<\/p>\n
<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nMy Experience with Greek Ferries<\/h2>\nMy first Greek ferry experience was back in 2012 when I took the ferry from Mykonos to Athens. I was a penniless backpacker and looking for every way to save money.<\/p>\nI thought the ferry would be scenic. It wasn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\nI also wasted half a day to get to Athens, whereas, if I had budgeted to fly I would have had more time to spend at the next destination. Even back then, I remember thinking the money I had saved taking the ferry over flying was not worth it.<\/p>\nApparently, I hadn\u2019t learned my lesson and I returned to take the ferry in 2021.<\/em><\/p>\nAnd in 2021, nearly everyone around me was going through 5 paper bags, each. I was traumatized. Don\u2019t do this. I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: do as I say, not as I do.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nAll of that is to say \u2014 I hope you have a wonderful trip around the Greek islands! It really is worth it to go island hopping, but the preferred mode of transportation would be a flight over a ferry, hands down.<\/p>\nWant to share your experience with Greek ferries? Please divulge all the details in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
My first Greek ferry experience was back in 2012 when I took the ferry from Mykonos to Athens. I was a penniless backpacker and looking for every way to save money.<\/p>\n
I thought the ferry would be scenic. It wasn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\nI also wasted half a day to get to Athens, whereas, if I had budgeted to fly I would have had more time to spend at the next destination. Even back then, I remember thinking the money I had saved taking the ferry over flying was not worth it.<\/p>\nApparently, I hadn\u2019t learned my lesson and I returned to take the ferry in 2021.<\/em><\/p>\nAnd in 2021, nearly everyone around me was going through 5 paper bags, each. I was traumatized. Don\u2019t do this. I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: do as I say, not as I do.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nAll of that is to say \u2014 I hope you have a wonderful trip around the Greek islands! It really is worth it to go island hopping, but the preferred mode of transportation would be a flight over a ferry, hands down.<\/p>\nWant to share your experience with Greek ferries? Please divulge all the details in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
I also wasted half a day to get to Athens, whereas, if I had budgeted to fly I would have had more time to spend at the next destination. Even back then, I remember thinking the money I had saved taking the ferry over flying was not worth it.<\/p>\n
Apparently, I hadn\u2019t learned my lesson and I returned to take the ferry in 2021.<\/em><\/p>\nAnd in 2021, nearly everyone around me was going through 5 paper bags, each. I was traumatized. Don\u2019t do this. I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: do as I say, not as I do.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nAll of that is to say \u2014 I hope you have a wonderful trip around the Greek islands! It really is worth it to go island hopping, but the preferred mode of transportation would be a flight over a ferry, hands down.<\/p>\nWant to share your experience with Greek ferries? Please divulge all the details in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
And in 2021, nearly everyone around me was going through 5 paper bags, each. I was traumatized. Don\u2019t do this. I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: do as I say, not as I do.<\/p>\n
<\/noscript><\/p>\nAll of that is to say \u2014 I hope you have a wonderful trip around the Greek islands! It really is worth it to go island hopping, but the preferred mode of transportation would be a flight over a ferry, hands down.<\/p>\nWant to share your experience with Greek ferries? Please divulge all the details in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
All of that is to say \u2014 I hope you have a wonderful trip around the Greek islands! It really is worth it to go island hopping, but the preferred mode of transportation would be a flight over a ferry, hands down.<\/p>\n
Want to share your experience with Greek ferries? Please divulge all the details in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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