Ferry from Katapola (Amorgos) to Santorini (Athinios)

Katapola to Santorini is worked by Seajets and Small Cyclades Lines, and the difference between them is substantial. The Super Jet 2 and Superjet cover it in around an hour and a quarter, while the Express Scopelitis, which calls through the Small Cyclades, takes closer to three and a half. The fast boats are enclosed with airline-style seating; the Scopelitis is a small local ferry with an entirely different character.

Santorini's main ferry port is Athinios, tucked beneath the caldera cliffs with a switchback road climbing away from it. Buses and transfers meet the boats, and you will want one, as the port itself is little more than quay, ticket offices and a few cafes. Above it are the clifftop villages of Fira and Oia, the caldera views and the volcanic beaches on the east coast.

The route runs roughly once a day across the season, more often at peak. The current timetable and fares are shown below, with the Small Cyclades service starting around €11.50 and the high-speed sailings priced well above that. Santorini is one of the busiest hubs in the Cyclades, with frequent links on to Crete, Piraeus and the other islands.

Katapola to Santorini Ferry Fares

Weekly Katapola to Santorini Ferry Schedule

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

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Hiring a car

Is it worth hiring a car on Santorini?

Yes. The ferry port at Athinios sits about 7.5km below Fira up a steep, winding road; the bus takes about 25 minutes and a taxi costs many times the fare. A car lets you reach Oia, Akrotiri and the red and black beaches at your own pace without waiting for infrequent buses; rental desks operate near the port, and you can compare prices across local suppliers at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Katapola to Santorini between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Katapola to Santorini ferry

• Amorgos has two ferry ports, Katapola in the south and Aegiali in the north, about 20km apart by road and roughly 30 to 40 minutes' drive. Always check which port your ticket departs from before setting off, as the two are not interchangeable.
• The Donoussa crossing is usually run by the small Express Skopelitis ferry, which is more sensitive to rough weather than larger vessels on the main Piraeus routes. In poor conditions check locally, as sailings can be delayed or cancelled at short notice.
• A local bus links Chora to Katapola port, but its timetable shifts seasonally and is only loosely tied to ferry times, so confirm departure times locally rather than relying on a fixed schedule, especially for early sailings.
• Pack a reusable water bottle in an accessible pocket – hydration is important in summer and onboard water is expensive.
• In Santorini, the clifftop villages of Oia and Fira offer the famous caldera views over the submerged volcanic crater, best seen at sunset from Oia's castle. The 214 steps down to Amoudi Bay lead to some of the best seafood tavernas on the island, and local wine tours offer a taste of Assyrtiko, the volcanic-soil white grape unique to the island.

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