Express Scopelitis
Small local ferry serving the Small Cyclades · operated by Small Cyclades Lines
The little ferry that holds the Small Cyclades together — an unglamorous, much-loved local boat linking Naxos to Iraklia, Schinoussa, Koufonissi, Donoussa and Amorgos, sometimes extending to Santorini and Ios in summer.
On board the Express Scopelitis
- Bar
- À la carte restaurantnot on board
- Self-service restaurantnot on board
- Shopnot on board
- ATMnot on board
- Outside deck
- Liftnot on board
Where you can sit
- Main saloonEnclosed main-deck saloon with a bar, toward the bow
- Upper saloonSmaller enclosed saloon on the upper deck, behind the bridge
- Upper deckCovered and open sections at the stern of the upper deck
Where is the Express Scopelitis now?
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Specifications
| Built | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Length | 45 m |
| Beam | 8 m |
| Draught | 2.5 m |
| Service speed | 12.3 knots |
Where the Express Scopelitis sails
Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.
- Heraklia to Katapola58 sailings
- Heraklia to Koufonissi58 sailings
- Heraklia to Naxos58 sailings
- Heraklia to Schinoussa58 sailings
- Katapola to Heraklia58 sailings
- Katapola to Koufonissi58 sailings
- Katapola to Naxos58 sailings
- Katapola to Schinoussa58 sailings
- Koufonissi to Heraklia58 sailings
- Koufonissi to Katapola58 sailings
- Koufonissi to Naxos58 sailings
- Koufonissi to Schinoussa58 sailings
- Naxos to Heraklia58 sailings
- Naxos to Katapola58 sailings
- Naxos to Koufonissi58 sailings
- Naxos to Schinoussa58 sailings
- Schinoussa to Heraklia58 sailings
- Schinoussa to Katapola58 sailings
- Schinoussa to Koufonissi58 sailings
- Schinoussa to Naxos58 sailings
- Donoussa to Egiali29 sailings
- Donoussa to Heraklia29 sailings
- Donoussa to Katapola29 sailings
- Donoussa to Koufonissi29 sailings
and 23 more crossings over the same period.
Usually works Naxos–Iraklia–Schinoussa–Koufonissi–Donoussa–Amorgos.
- A basic, working ferry rather than a tourist boat — expect deck seating and a no-frills ride.
- Popular with island-hoppers stitching together the Small Cyclades in one trip.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Express Scopelitis like?
The little ferry that holds the Small Cyclades together — an unglamorous, much-loved local boat linking Naxos to Iraklia, Schinoussa, Koufonissi, Donoussa and Amorgos, sometimes extending to Santorini and Ios in summer. She is a small local ferry serving the Small Cyclades built in 1986.
Who operates the Express Scopelitis?
The Express Scopelitis is operated by Small Cyclades Lines.
Does the Express Scopelitis carry cars?
Yes. The Express Scopelitis is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 11 cars as well as foot passengers.
How fast is the Express Scopelitis?
She works at a service speed of 12.3 knots.
Which routes does the Express Scopelitis sail?
Over the next 14 days the Express Scopelitis is scheduled on Heraklia to Katapola, Heraklia to Koufonissi, Heraklia to Naxos and Heraklia to Schinoussa, among 47 crossings in all.