Paros to Donoussa Ferry

By Dave Briggs

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Paros to Donoussa at a glance

Timetable not published yet

The last known sailing on this route was on 29 October 2026. No timetable beyond that date has been published yet. Greek operators often release the next season’s schedules only a few months ahead, so this can be a seasonal pause rather than the end of the route. Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in July (every other day).

Sailings a day, last 12 months

Tap a month to see how it ran

Month by month
MonthSailingsDays with a sailingHow often
November 20251212 of 302 or 3 times a week
December 20251212 of 312 or 3 times a week
January 20261111 of 312 or 3 times a week
February 20261111 of 282 or 3 times a week
March 20261313 of 312 or 3 times a week
April 20261313 of 30every other day
May 20261212 of 312 or 3 times a week
June 20261616 of 30every other day
July 20261818 of 31every other day
August 20261818 of 31every other day
September 20261616 of 30every other day
October 20261313 of 312 or 3 times a week

November 2025 · this month, a year ago

Days with a sailing12 of 30
Sailings12 2 or 3 times a week
Usual departure22:30
OperatorsBlue Star Ferries (Blue Star Naxos)

Planning a trip on this route?

Email us at [email protected] with the ferry route and the dates you want to sail. We will reply with the latest information, and send you one more email when the timetable is officially published.

Check the latest sailings on Ferryscanner

These are the sailings we recorded on this route from November 2025 to October 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.

There are 4 ferries per week sailing from Paros to Donoussa in Greece during the summer months, with the quickest ferry taking just 2 hours and 15 minutes to reach Donoussa from Paros.

Map of the Cyclades showing the ferry route east from Parikia on Paros to Stavros on Donousa.

Ferries from Paros to Donoussa island in Greece

We’ll let you in to a secret – tiny Donoussa is one of my favourite islands in the Cyclades of Greece!

It’s a perfect Greek island getaway, with lovely beaches, great food, and a relaxed atmosphere.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed with the amount of tourists on Paros, Donoussa is a good choice of an island to visit after.

The beaches are 100 times better too!

There are no flights between Paros and Donoussa, so if you want to go there next, you’ll need to take a ferry. We recommend Ferryscanner to look for timetables and book Donoussa ferry tickets online.

Tripiti beach in Donoussa

Paros to Donoussa ferry travel

During the peak travel season (May through to September), there may be up to 4 ferries per week from Paros to Donoussa. These ferries to Donoussa from Paros are operated by Blue Star Ferries.

The quickest crossing from Paros going to Donoussa takes around 2 hours and 15 minutes. The slowest ferry boat sailing to Donoussa from Paros island takes around 3 hours and 50 minutes.

If you want more flexibility on your travel days, you could try first taking a ferry from Paros to Naxos, and then a ferry from Naxos to Donoussa. This would take longer in terms of total travel time, but you may be able to get from Paros to Donoussa on every day of the week using this method.

Check out Ferryscanner for Greek ferry tickets and up to date timetables for direct and indirect Paros Donoussa ferries.

Donoussa Island Travel Tips

A few travel tips for visiting the Greek island of Donoussa:

  • Ferries depart from the main port, Parikia in Paros. Aim to be at the ferry port an hour before departure especially if using the buses to get there, as traffic can be heavy during the summer.
  • Ferries arrive at Stavros (Chora) port in Donoussa. Most of the accommodation in Donoussa can be found in and around Chora.
  • For hotels in Donoussa, we recommend looking at Booking. If you are traveling to Donoussa in the peak months of summer, I advise reserving places to stay in Donoussa well in advance. This island only has limited accommodation, and quickly sells out for the popular months of July and August.
  • Spend time on some of the top rated beaches in Donoussa: Fikio, Vathi Limenari, Stavros, Tripiti, Livadi, and Kedros. Check out my complete guide on Donoussa Greece.
  • One of the best places to look at ferry schedules and to book tickets online is at Ferryscanner. I think it’s better that you book your Paros to Donoussa ferry tickets in advance, especially during the height of summer.

How to go from Paros to Donoussa FAQ

Readers sometimes ask these questions about traveling to Donoussa from Paros:

How do you get to Donoussa island?

You can only reach Donoussa by ferry. There are direct ferries from Piraeus Port in Athens to Donoussa, and there are also many inter-island connections with Donoussa from other islands in the Cyclades.

How can you get to Donoussa from Paros?

The only way to travel from Paros to Donoussa is by using a ferry. There are up to 4 ferries per week sailing to the island of Donoussa from Paros during the summer months.

Is there an airport on Donoussa?

The small Cyclades island of Donoussa does not have an airport. The nearest island with an airport is Naxos, which has regular flights to and from Athens.

How many hours is the ferry from Paros to Donoussa?

The ferries to Donoussa island from Paros take between 2 hours and 15 minutes and 3 hours and 50 minutes. Ferry operators on the Paros Donoussa route may include Blue Star Ferries and SeaJets.

Where can I buy tickets for the ferry to Donoussa?

Ferryscanner is perhaps the easiest site to use when it comes to booking Ferry tickets online. I think it’s better that you book your Paros to Donoussa ferry tickets in advance, but you could also use a local travel agency in Greece.

Paros Donoussa Ferry Tickets

In conclusion – You can take a direct ferry between Paros and Donoussa four times a week during the high season. These two Cyclades islands are quite close to one another, and so the journey times take between 2 and 4 hours depending on the sailing.

Passengers planning to travel in August should definitely book their ticket as far in advance of their visit as possible, and this can easily be done online.

Have any questions on which ferry companies on trips like these in the Cyclades group are best? Have you used a service on this route, and have insights into prices or planning an itinerary? Leave a comment below!

Last published timetable

Shown as history: these sailings are no longer bookable, but they are how the route ran when it was last scheduled.

DepartsArrivesDaysValidOperatorVessel
22:3001:00Weduntil 28 Oct 2026Blue Star FerriesBlue Star Naxos