Ferry from Ouranoupoli to Dafni

Ouranoupoli to Dafni is the main entry sailing into Mount Athos, worked by Agioreitikes Grammes with the Axion Esti and Sofia. Timings vary from around forty-five minutes on a direct run to two hours on services that call along the coast. The boat traces the western shore of the peninsula, with monasteries appearing one after another on the hillsides above.

Dafni is the monastic republic's principal port and is purely functional, with a bus connection onward to Karyes, the administrative capital. There is no tourism here in any normal sense. Entry requires a diamonitirion permit and is in practice restricted to men, arranged well in advance.

The service runs a few times a day, and the current timetable and fares are shown below. Bring your permit and passport, as documents are checked at the quay in Ouranoupoli before boarding. Visitors without a permit can still take the sightseeing cruises that run along the Athos coast from Ouranoupoli without landing.

Ouranoupoli to Dafni Ferry Fares

No published fares for this route yet.

Weekly Ouranoupoli to Dafni 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 Ouranoupoli to Dafni between 25 August 2026 and 7 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Ouranoupoli to Dafni ferry

• When travelling with a motorcycle, book and pay for the vehicle space at the same time as your passenger ticket – vehicle spaces can sell out separately.
• If your crossing is rough and you have children who feel unwell, the best remedy is fresh air on the lee side of the deck and a light ginger biscuit.
• If you booked through a third-party agent, you may still need to collect a physical ticket at the port – check your booking confirmation carefully.

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