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Updated: May 8, 2026
By Santorini Dave
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The Mykonos water taxi picking up passengers in Platis Gialos.
Mykonos Water Taxi
The Mykonos Water Taxi is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to move between the south-coast beaches of Mykonos. It connects Ornos, Platis Gialos, Paraga, Paradise, Super Paradise, Agrari, and Elia from late spring through early autumn. Tickets are sold only as an all-day beach pass, costing 20€, which allows you to hop on and off between beaches throughout the day; individual rides and one-way tickets are not available.
This is not the same as the Mykonos SeaBus, which runs between the New Port (ferry terminal) and Mykonos Town. The water taxi is a beach-hopping boat service, useful if you are staying near Ornos or Platis Gialos, spending the day at the south-coast beaches, or want to avoid driving and parking on beach roads in high season.
The best place to start is Platis Gialos. It has the most reliable setup, the easiest bus access from Mykonos Town, and the only permanent concrete dock on the route. Ornos is great if you are staying there, but Platis Gialos is the better hub for most visitors.
The Mykonos Water Taxi at Elia Beach.
The boats are simple, fun, and practical. They are not luxury transfers, and boarding is awkward at some beaches. At Platis Gialos you board from a proper dock. At Paradise there may be a floating dock. At other stops the boat will pull close to the sand and passengers will need to wade in shallow water. Wear sandals or shoes you can easily remove, and do not bring heavy luggage.
The water taxi works best for a relaxed beach-hopping day: start at Platis Gialos, stop at Paraga or Paradise, continue to Super Paradise or Elia, then return before the last boat. It is especially useful if you want to visit several Mykonos beaches without renting a car or relying on taxis.
For a great half-day plan, walk the coastal path from Platis Gialos to Paraga and Paradise, then use the water taxi for the longer legs to Super Paradise, Agrari, or Elia. The walk from Platis Gialos Beach to Paradise Beach is one of the easiest and most fun short walks in Mykonos, with beaches, beach clubs, and restaurants along the way.
The boats are also available for private transfers, sunset cruises, fishing trips, and private beach-hopping itineraries, but most travelers use the regular shared service.
Mykonos Water Taxi: The Basics
- Official website: mykonosseatransfer.com
- Phone: +30 22890 23995
- Email: welcome@mykonosseatransfer.com
- Season: Usually late May to mid-October, with the most reliable service from June through September.
- Hours: Typically late morning to early evening. The first boats leave Ornos and Platis Gialos around 10am, and the last return from Elia is late afternoon or early evening.
- Route: Ornos › Platis Gialos › Paraga › Paradise › Super Paradise › Agrari › Elia.
- Fare: An all-day beach pass is 20€. There are no individual or one-way tickets, just the all-day pass. Bring cash, as card payment is not always reliable.
- Best starting point: Platis Gialos, especially if you are coming by bus from Mykonos Town.
- Best for: Beach hopping, avoiding parking, visiting Super Paradise or Elia without a car, and combining the Platis Gialos-Paraga-Paradise coastal walk with a boat ride.
- Not ideal for: Travelers with mobility issues, heavy bags, very young children in rough conditions, or anyone who needs a guaranteed late-evening return.
Mykonos Water Taxi Schedule (for High Season)
The exact Mykonos Water Taxi schedule changes by month, weather, passenger demand, and beach conditions. In July and August, service is more frequent and more reliable. In May, early June, late September, and October, confirm locally before building your day around it.
The schedule below is my best guess at high-season departure times, and a useful general guide, but do not treat it like a Japanese train timetable. Check the posted board at Platis Gialos or ask the crew before heading east to Super Paradise, Agrari, or Elia. The most important time to confirm is the last westbound boat back toward Platis Gialos and Ornos.
Mykonos Water Taxi Schedule – Eastbound
Departure from Ornos: 10:00am • 11:00am • 12:00pm • 1:00pm • 2:00pm • 3:00pm • 4:00pm
Platis Gialos to Paraga: 10:20am • 11:20am • 12:20pm • 1:20pm • 2:20pm • 3:20pm • 4:20pm
Paraga to Paradise: 10:30am • 11:30am • 12:30pm • 1:30pm • 2:30pm • 3:30pm • 4:30pm
Paradise to Super Paradise: 10:45am • 11:45am • 12:45pm • 1:45pm • 2:45pm • 3:45pm • 4:45pm
Super Paradise to Agrari: 11:00am • 12:00pm • 1:00pm • 2:00pm • 3:00pm • 4:00pm • 5:00pm
Agrari to Elia: 11:15am • 12:15pm • 1:15pm • 2:15pm • 3:15pm • 4:15pm • 5:15pmMykonos Water Taxi Schedule – Westbound
Departure from Elia: 11:45am • 12:45pm • 1:45pm • 2:45pm • 3:45pm • 4:45pm • 5:45pm
Agrari to Super Paradise: 11:50am • 12:50pm • 1:50pm • 2:50pm • 3:50pm • 4:50pm • 5:50pm
Super Paradise to Paradise: 12:00pm • 1:00pm • 2:00pm • 3:00pm • 4:00pm • 5:00pm • 6:00pm
Paradise to Paraga: 12:15pm • 1:15pm • 2:15pm • 3:15pm • 4:15pm • 5:15pm • 6:15pm
Paraga to Platis Gialos: 12:25pm • 1:25pm • 2:25pm • 3:25pm • 4:25pm • 5:25pm • 6:25pm
Platis Gialos to Ornos: 12:30pm • 1:30pm • 2:30pm • 3:30pm • 4:30pm • 5:30pm
How To Use the Mykonos Water Taxi
The easiest plan is to take the bus or taxi to Platis Gialos, buy your ticket as you board, then ride east along the coast. You can get off at one beach, swim or eat, then board a later boat to continue. Keep your ticket with you.
Do not leave your return too late, especially if you are at Elia or Agrari. These beaches are farther east, and if you miss the last boat, you will need a taxi or private transfer. That can be expensive and frustrating in high season, especially late afternoon when everyone is trying to leave the beaches.
For most travelers, the best beach-hopping route is Platis Gialos → Paraga → Paradise → Super Paradise → Elia, then boat back. For a shorter and easier day, walk Platis Gialos to Paraga and Paradise, then take the water taxi back to Platis Gialos.
Best Beaches To Visit by Water Taxi
Platis Gialos is the best starting point, with good hotels, restaurants, sunbeds, bus service, and the easiest dock. If you want to stay on a beach and use the water taxi often, this is one of the most convenient areas in Mykonos.
Paraga is close to Platis Gialos and has a lively beach-club scene, good swimming, and easy access by foot. It is a good first stop if you want a short day and do not want to commit to the farther beaches.
Paradise is the classic party beach, though the scene depends heavily on the month and time of day. It is easy to combine with Platis Gialos and Paraga by walking one way and boating the other.
Super Paradise is harder to reach without a car, so the water taxi is especially useful here. It is scenic, social, and usually more energetic than relaxing in peak season.
Agrari is quieter than Paradise and Super Paradise, though not completely hidden or empty. It is a good choice if you want a break from the louder beach-club scene.
Elia is the farthest regular stop and one of the best beaches for a longer swim-and-lunch day. Because it is at the end of the route, always confirm the last return time before settling in.
Water Taxi Tips
- Bring cash. Even when card payment is available, cash is simpler and faster.
- Confirm the last return boat. This matters most from Elia, Agrari, and Super Paradise.
- Expect wet feet. Boarding is easy at Platis Gialos, but other beaches do not have a proper dock.
- Travel light. This is not a good option with suitcases or bulky bags.
- Wind can change the day. Strong winds can make the ride rough or disrupt service.
- Do not use it for tight plans. It is great for beach hopping, not for getting to a ferry, airport, or dinner reservation on a tight schedule.
- Use Platis Gialos as your base. It has the best combination of bus access, restaurants, beach hotels, and reliable boarding. Ornos is also good.
Where To Stay If You Want To Use the Water Taxi
The best areas are Platis Gialos and Ornos. Platis Gialos is better for beach hopping because it is part of the walking path along the coast (Ornos is not) and has the best dock. Ornos is better if you want a more protected beach, a family-friendly feel, and easier access to Mykonos Town.
Mykonos Water Taxi Photos
The Mykonos Water Taxi is an easy, cheap, and fun way to get around the island’s popular southern beaches.
Water taxis waiting at Ornos Beach.
Most boats have an interior with a bit of shade.
Schedules change throughout the season but most beaches will have a posted list of departure and arrival times.
The main departure point for the Mykonos Water Taxi is at Platis Gialos Beach. Platis Gialos is the only beach on the water taxi route with a permanent concrete dock.
Some other beaches use a floating dock, like this one at Paradise Beach.
But not always. Here passengers are boarding from the beach at Paradise Beach.
There’s also a great walking path along the coast from Platis Gialos beach to Paraga and then Paradise beach. There are many beach clubs and restaurants along the way. You can boat one way and walk the other.
It’s all good fun, family-friendly, and highly recommended.
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