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Updated: December 7, 2025
By Santorini Dave
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The Worldchampion Jet boarding passengers at the Santorini ferry port, on its way to Mykonos. This is the fastest ferry on the Santorini-Mykonos route (though there are several that are nearly as fast).
Disembarking from the Worldchampion Jet at the New Ferry Port in Mykonos.
Santorini to Mykonos Ferries – My Advice
- The Main Route: Taking the ferry is the standard way to travel. It is a direct shot north through the Cyclades.
- Departure Port: Ferries depart from Athinios Port.
Warning: Athinios is located at the bottom of the caldera cliffs. The road down is steep and prone to massive traffic jams. You must arrange a transfer or take the bus to the port at least 60 minutes before departure. Do not drive a rental car down here if you can avoid it.- Arrival Port: You arrive at the New Port (Tourlos) in Mykonos, located 2km north of Mykonos Town. Do not expect to walk to your hotel from here; have a transfer waiting or plan to take the Sea Bus to the Old Port in Mykonos Town.
- Schedule: Service runs daily from late March to October. In peak summer (June–Sept), there are 5 to 8 departures per day. The most popular boats leave between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM.
- Vessels & Duration: The trip takes 2 to 2.5 hours.
- High-Speed Only: Unlike other routes, this leg is almost exclusively served by high-speed catamarans (SeaJets WorldChampion Jet, Golden Star Superexpress). Conventional slow ferries are extremely rare on this specific connection.
- Seasickness Alert: This specific stretch of open sea is notoriously windy (Meltemi). High-speed ferries can be very bumpy. If you are sensitive, take Dramamine 30 minutes before boarding and sit in the lower, central section of the ship (Economy), not the upper VIP deck which sways more.
- Booking: Essential. This is the #1 tourist route in Greece. For July/August, book at least 2 to 3 months in advance via FerryHopper.com to guarantee a seat.
- Flights: Most years there are no direct flights. However, look for Cycladic Air. They fly small Cessna planes directly between the islands in about 40 minutes. Fares are high (€200+), but it saves hours compare with flying via Athens.
- Helicopter Transfer: The ultimate splurge. Prices start around €600–€800 per seat. It takes 35 minutes and offers incredible views of the caldera upon takeoff.
Mykonos to Santorini Ferry Schedules
• How to buy ferry tickets: Ferryhopper.com
• Best seats: I recommend Business or VIP if available (nicer seats in a more relaxed setting)
• When to book tickets: 2 to 3 months in advance (any sooner and some ferry routes might not be released yet, any later and some ferries could be sold out)
• Santorini-Mykonos ferry routes are seasonal and operate from mid-March to late October, making stops in Naxos, Paros, and Ios along the way. Most ferry routes run in both directions so there is no difference between the Santorini to Mykonos ferries and the Mykonos to Santorini ferries. The only thing that changes is the departure time.
• Since most ferries between Santorini and Mykonos are small to medium-sized ferries they will sell out (especially in July, August, and September).
• All ferry schedules can change with little notice, so double-check routes and times.Example Santorini to Mykonos Ferry Schedule
Santorini to Mykonos ferry schedules on ferryhopper.com.
Common Ferries from Santorini to Mykonos
The fastest ferry from Santorini to Mykonos: The SeaJets Worldchampion Jet ferry.
General seating on the Worldchampion Jet ferry from Santorini to Mykonos.
Business (club class) and VIP (platinum) seating has tables and more space. Also the best views are found in Business and VIP.
The SeaJets Super Jet ferry from Santorini to Mykonos. This is a small catamaran and it can offer a very bumpy ride in choppy seas. Choose a different ferry if you’re prone to seasickness.
The SeaJets Seajet II from Santorini to Mykonos. This is a small catamaran and it can offer a very bumpy ride in choppy seas. Choose a different ferry if you’re prone to seasickness.
The SeaJets Power Jet ferry from Santorini to Mykonos. Larger ferry with good stable ride.
The SeaJets Naxos Jet ferry from Santorini to Mykonos. Larger ferry with good stable ride.
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