Ferry from Athens to Santorini?

Question

Approximately how much is a ferry from Athens to Santorini, Greece? I was thinking around $75 us, is this correct?

Answer 1

You should be able to get to Santorini for less than $75, but will depend on the season, the ferry line (type of craft) and what for what class you buy your ticket. The ferry time takes anywhere between 6 and 8 hours, depending on if a high speed ferry or a normal one. Here is a good website with Schedules and rates:

http://www.greek-islands-ferries.gr/

This site will get you times and prices for any of the ferries between Athens and the Islands or between the Islands themsleves.

Best of luck and have fun!

Jas

Answer 2

No more. Official US Embassy report : The U.S. Government remains deeply concerned about the heightened threat of terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. Like other countries that are members of the Schengen Agreement for free cross-border movement, Greece’s open borders with its European neighbors allow the possibility of terrorist groups entering/exiting the country with anonymity. As the first entry point into Schengen from points south and east, Greece’s long coastline and many islands also heighten the possibility that foreign-based terrorists might try to exploit Greece’s borders. Domestic terrorist organizations such as Revolutionary Struggle and “Sect of Revolutionaries” have become increasingly active against both domestic and foreign targets in Greece. Recent attacks and attempted attacks have included the use of Molotov cocktails (gasoline bombs), small arms and rifle fire, and improvised explosive devices, the largest being a 50-kilo car bomb which failed to detonate before the police arrived. The Greek police forces, other Greek governmental agencies, private American and Greek businesses, and the United States Embassy have been attacked in the last three years. Recent actions indicate that the perpetrators are indiscriminate. The risk of “being in the wrong place at the wrong time” in the event of a terrorist action is a concern for residents and visitors. U.S. tourists or residents in Greece should remain vigilant, exercise caution, and monitor local developments. Some current terrorist organizations are aligned with the ideology of the older Marxist terrorist group November 17 (N17) which targeted Greek businessmen and officials, as well as officials from NATO countries in Greece, from the mid-1970s until the early part of this decade. N17 terrorists murdered 23 people, including five U.S. Government employees. Strikes and demonstrations are a regular occurrence. Greece is a stable democracy and these activities for the most part are orderly and lawful. However, a wave of incidents started when a teenager was shot and killed in an encounter with the police in December 2008. Incidents occurred throughout Greece, but the primary sources of violence were in Athens and Thessaloniki, Protestors there engaged in violent confrontations with the police and carried out destructive vandalism and rioting in localized areas, some of which are areas frequented by tourists, injuring numerous police officers. Riot control procedures often include the use of tear gas. Visitors should keep abreast of news about demonstrations from local news sources and hotel security. When there are demonstrations, visitors should be aware of and avoid places where demonstrators frequently congregate, such as the Polytechnic University area, Exarchia, Omonia, and Syntagma Squares in Athens, and Aristotle Square in Thessaloniki. The Omonia and Exharchia areas of Athens are at particular risk for crime and politically-motivated violence; U.S. Embassy personnel and their families have been urged strongly to avoid these areas between 9 pm and dawn.

Answer 3

Great helpful answers contained within. If you are budget minded I am sure you can get to Santorini for less than $75 US by choosing 3rd class-tourist or deck-tickets. 75 dollars is adequate for a return though.

Answer 4

http://www.aegeanair.com/aegeangr/home/index.asp
this is a greek site on the lefthand corner click for english and youll find out the price from athens to santorini flying with agean airlines(greek airlines) if you book early it could cost you about 19-50euros.
hope this has helped you and regards from greece. ferries are more expensive and take about 9hours.

Answer 5

You leave from Piraeus and sail to Thiron - economy should be around €60 - €70 each, round-trip.

Hope that helps. Check the link for times & costs.

Answer 6

Your price idea is OK.
Consider flying; inland flights are +/- 100euros.

Answer 7

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