Ferry from Dafni to Ouranoupoli

The return sailing from Dafni back to Ouranoupoli takes from around fifty minutes to two hours depending on whether the boat calls at other landings along the way. Agioreitikes Grammes run it with the Axion Esti and Sofia. It is the standard way pilgrims leave Mount Athos at the end of a stay.

Ouranoupoli is the last civilian town before the monastic zone, a relaxed coastal place with a beach and the 14th-century Prosphorios Tower standing on the waterfront. It has hotels, tavernas and car parking, which makes it the practical base at either end of an Athos visit. Buses run from here towards Thessaloniki.

Sailings run a few times a day, and the current timetable and fares are shown below. Morning departures from Dafni tend to be the busiest, since they line up with onward bus connections. Allow slack in your plans, as the service is weather-dependent in poor conditions.

Dafni to Ouranoupoli Ferry Fares

No published fares for this route yet.

Weekly Dafni to Ouranoupoli Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Dafni to Ouranoupoli between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Dafni to Ouranoupoli ferry

• If you are at a small island when a multi-day storm hits, accommodation will fill quickly as stranded passengers compete for rooms – secure yours immediately.
• Pack a light layer (cardigan, fleece, or windbreaker) even in summer; the wind and spray on open deck can feel cold on a long crossing.
• On deck class for a short crossing, there is no need to find an inside seat – standing or sitting on the open deck for 45 minutes is perfectly comfortable.
• A small padlock is useful not only for your luggage but also for hostel lockers if you are staying in mixed accommodation.
• The meltemi wind, a strong north-north-westerly, blows across the central and southern Aegean from roughly July through to early September.

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