Ferry from Santorini (Athinios) to Kassos (Fry)

Blue Star Ferries connects Santorini with Kassos on the Blue Star Chios, the conventional ship that works the long line down through the southern Aegean. Timings vary a lot with the routeing, from around five hours direct to more than ten when the ship calls at Crete on the way. It is a genuine open-water crossing, and the Kassos call is a short one, so be ready to disembark promptly.

Kassos is a small, remote island south of Karpathos and among the least visited in Greece. The main port and capital is Fry, on the north coast, and the island is quiet and largely barren, with minimal tourism infrastructure. People come for the caves at Ellinokamara and Selai, for genuinely unhurried island life, or simply because it sits neatly between Karpathos and Crete.

The service runs only a few times a fortnight and is seasonal, so dates need checking before anything else. Current departures, journey times and fares are shown in the table below. Kassos is also served by short hops from Karpathos and Sitia in eastern Crete, which is often the more practical way in.

Santorini to Kassos Ferry Fares

Weekly Santorini to Kassos Ferry Schedule

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

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 Santorini to Kassos between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Santorini to Kassos ferry

• Arrive at Athinios port at least 45 minutes before departure – the switchback access road down the caldera cliff often backs up in summer, and boarding can start earlier than the printed departure time.
• If you're staying in Oia, note that no bus runs directly to or from Athinios port – you'll need to change at Fira, adding a ticket and a wait, so a taxi or pre-booked transfer is usually more practical.
• Collect paper tickets from the Nomikos or Dakoutros travel agency booths at the port as soon as you arrive, rather than waiting until boarding – queues build quickly as departure time approaches.
• If you're travelling by public bus, stow large luggage in the storage compartment underneath rather than carrying it aboard, as space inside is limited, especially on the busy Fira–Oia route.
• Vehicle dimensions and weight affect your ferry fare; double-check the operator's measurement categories if you are driving an unusually large or heavy vehicle.

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