Sail from Rafina, Piraeus or Alexandroupolis to Greek islands across the Cyclades and North Aegean, with foot-passenger and vehicle travel on conventional ferries.
Choose your mainland port, island destination, travel date and vehicle requirements to compare available Fast Ferries sailings.
Fast Ferries schedules vary considerably by season and route. Confirm the final departure, vessel, port and boarding details shown for your selected date.
Fast Ferries is a Greek coastal operator serving both the Cyclades and the North Aegean. Its best-known network begins at Rafina, the Attica port east of Athens, and runs through Andros, Tinos and Mykonos, with 2026 services continuing to Naxos and seasonal Paros extensions.
The company also operates from Piraeus to a broad western and southern Cyclades circuit including Serifos, Sifnos, Milos, Kimolos, Folegandros, Sikinos, Ios and Santorini. Farther north, Alexandroupolis provides the mainland gateway for Samothrace, Lemnos and selected Agios Efstratios sailings.
This mix makes Fast Ferries useful for very different journeys: a short Rafina–Andros escape, a classic Athens–Mykonos or Naxos itinerary, a longer Piraeus island-hopping trip, or a North Aegean crossing from Thrace. Foot passengers and booked vehicles are carried on the conventional Ro-Pax fleet.
Planning note: Fast Ferries publishes distinct seasonal operating periods. Summer can bring more Rafina departures, daily Naxos links, seasonal Paros extensions and higher Piraeus frequency, so always plan from the dated timetable rather than a generic route list.
The network combines the high-frequency Rafina corridor with longer Piraeus island routes and a separate North Aegean service from Alexandroupolis.
The shortest classic Fast Ferries island route is a practical option for travellers who want to reach Andros without travelling into central Piraeus.
Dionysios Solomos operates a multi-island Piraeus circuit that serves Milos together with Serifos, Sifnos, Kimolos, Folegandros, Sikinos, Ios and Santorini depending on the sailing.
Adamantios Korais provides the separate North Aegean operation, with daily Samothrace departures and onward sailings to Lemnos and selected Agios Efstratios services.
This schematic summarises the three representative current route groups described above. It is not a complete network map or timetable; the live operator booking result is definitive.
For planning with Fast Ferries, use the map to compare the representative route groups above, including Rafina–Andros, Piraeus–Milos, Alexandroupolis–Samothrace. It is most useful for judging which departure or arrival point best fits the rest of the journey rather than as a substitute for the live timetable.
After choosing the most practical route, compare the live Fast Ferries sailing for departure time, calling pattern, passenger requirements and the facilities or accommodation shown for that service. The complete itinerary and arrival location can matter more than a small difference in the headline fare.
Fast Ferries publishes seasonal timetable periods. Treat the map as network orientation and use the live timetable for the exact ports, sailing days and vessel on your chosen date.
Choose the mainland port that fits the islands you want to visit: Rafina for the central Cyclades, Piraeus for western and southern Cyclades, or Alexandroupolis for the North Aegean.
Use Piraeus for Fast Ferries’ western and southern Cyclades circuit, including Milos, Folegandros, Ios and Santorini.
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Rafina is the practical mainland gateway for Andros, Tinos, Mykonos, Naxos and seasonal Paros sailings.
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The network spans very different islands, from the classic Cyclades to Samothrace, Lemnos and Agios Efstratios in the north.
Explore destinationCompare the complete journey rather than the sea crossing alone. Check the live timetable for your date, confirm the exact departure and arrival ports, and allow enough time for check-in and onward travel.
Fast Ferries is primarily a conventional day-ferry operator. Most passengers use indoor lounges and deck areas, while selected vessels on longer services may offer additional accommodation such as cabins.
Fast Ferries describes its conventional ships as having comfortable, spacious indoor salons. These are the standard choice for most short and medium-length journeys.
Best considered for Most short and medium Aegean journeysLarge exterior decks are useful on fine-weather Aegean crossings and provide a change from the indoor lounges.
Best considered for Fine-weather daytime island crossingsSome fares and vessels may offer upgraded seating categories. Check the accommodation choices shown for the exact sailing when booking.
Best considered for Passengers wanting quieter or reserved seatingCabins are not the defining product on the short Rafina routes, but selected conventional vessels used on longer services can offer cabin accommodation.
Best considered for Longer conventional-ferry sailingsFast Ferries states that its vessels have designated areas for passengers with special needs. Advise the operator of requirements when booking.
Best considered for Passengers requiring mobility supportThe passenger layout differs between Theologos P, Ekaterini P, Fast Ferries Andros, Dionysios Solomos and Adamantios Korais, so confirm the vessel shown on the timetable.
Best considered for Travellers comparing different vessel typesSearch early for summer weekends and school-holiday dates. A cabin category can sell out even when passenger and vehicle space remains available, and a last-minute upgrade should never be assumed.
Fast Ferries’ conventional ships are designed for practical Greek island travel, with multiple bars, indoor salons, shops and Wi-Fi listed on several vessel pages.
Several Fast Ferries vessels list four bars, providing drinks and refreshments in different passenger areas.
Spacious indoor lounges are the core passenger accommodation and provide shelter from sun, wind or rougher weather.
Selected ships include a shop for travel essentials and onboard purchases.
Wi-Fi is listed as an onboard facility on multiple Fast Ferries vessel pages, although connection quality at sea can vary.
Several fleet pages mention an infirmary or medical station as part of the onboard facilities.
The combination of indoor space, outside decks, refreshments and vehicle carriage makes the service practical for families and road trips.
Images in this section are from FerryEU’s general ferry-travel library and illustrate facility types; they are not presented as photographs of a particular Fast Ferries vessel. Confirm the facilities on the ship assigned to your sailing.
Fast Ferries’ Ro-Pax vessels carry vehicles as well as foot passengers, with separate loading times and pet rules that matter when planning the journey.
Fast Ferries carries cars and larger permitted vehicles. The operator requires vehicles to reach the loading area one hour before departure.
Motorcycles can travel on the vehicle deck and should use the vehicle check-in/loading procedure.
Pets must be registered and use designated pet areas. They are not allowed in bars, restaurants or ordinary indoor passenger areas.
The operator states that vessels have designated areas for passengers with special needs and asks passengers requiring special care to declare this when tickets are issued.
Greek island ports can be busy in summer. Fast Ferries sets a 30-minute passenger arrival requirement and a one-hour vehicle loading requirement, but arriving earlier is sensible during peak travel periods.
Passenger names and contact information form part of the mandatory voyage passenger list. Declare special-care requirements and pets during booking.
Fast Ferries offers online check-in. Tickets may also be collected or printed through the relevant port agencies where required.
Drivers should allow time for port traffic, ticket checks and deck loading, especially at Rafina and Piraeus in summer.
Have your ticket and valid identification ready for inspection.
Ticket controls can take place at boarding and during the voyage, and reduced-fare passengers should carry supporting documents.
Fast Ferries is particularly useful when Rafina is more convenient than Piraeus. The port is on the eastern side of Attica and can work well for travellers arriving through Athens International Airport or staying in eastern Athens, especially when the destination is Andros, Tinos or Mykonos.
The expanded Piraeus programme changes the picture for western and southern Cyclades trips. If your itinerary includes Milos, Folegandros, Ios, Santorini or several islands on the same circuit, compare Fast Ferries with other Piraeus operators on total journey time, calling pattern and departure day rather than only the ticket price.
For Samothrace and Lemnos, the Alexandroupolis operation is a completely separate part of the network and should be planned around the North Aegean timetable. Vehicle places and summer sailings can be capacity-sensitive, so book early when travelling with a car, motorhome or fixed accommodation dates.
Fast Ferries operates passenger and vehicle services from Rafina to Andros, Tinos, Mykonos, Naxos and seasonal Paros links; from Piraeus to western and southern Cyclades including Serifos, Sifnos, Milos, Kimolos, Folegandros, Sikinos, Ios and Santorini; and from Alexandroupolis to Samothrace, Lemnos and selected Agios Efstratios sailings.
Fast Ferries requires passengers to be at the vessel at least 30 minutes before departure and vehicles at the loading area at least one hour before departure. Allow more time in summer and at busy Greek island ports.
Yes. Fast Ferries operates conventional Ro-Pax ferries with vehicle garages. Cars, motorcycles and other permitted vehicles must be booked in the correct category, and vehicles should reach the loading area at least one hour before departure.
Yes. Foot passengers are accepted on the passenger services and should have a valid ticket and identification ready for boarding.
Yes. Pets must be registered for travel and use the designated pet areas. They are not permitted in bars, restaurants or ordinary indoor passenger areas; when moving around permitted areas, dogs should be leashed and muzzled as required.
Cabin availability depends on the vessel and route. Most Rafina-Cyclades journeys are planned around lounges and deck seating, while selected conventional vessels used on longer routes can offer cabins. Confirm the accommodation shown for the specific sailing.
Fast Ferries lists Wi-Fi among the onboard facilities on several vessels, alongside lounges, bars and shops. Availability and coverage can vary by ship and during the voyage.
Yes. Fast Ferries states that its vessels have designated areas for passengers with special needs, and several fleet pages describe the ships as friendly to passengers with reduced mobility. Arrange requirements when booking so the operator can prepare assistance.
Fast Ferries provides an online check-in service. The boarding information states that passengers must show valid identification or a passport and may have tickets available on a mobile device or collect/print them through the relevant port agencies.
Yes. The 2026 timetable changes substantially by season, with more Rafina-Cyclades departures in summer, seasonal extensions to Paros and increased Piraeus-Cyclades frequency during peak weeks. Always check the live timetable for the selected date.
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