Ferry Santorini to Ios: Easy Ways to Book Your Trip!

Alright, so I’ve been meaning to share this little adventure I had, getting from Santorini to Ios by ferry. I’m no expert, but I figured someone out there might find this useful. It wasn’t as straightforward as I thought it would be, so here’s the lowdown on how it all went down.

First off, I started looking around for ferry options. I mean, that’s the obvious first step, right? I found out that there are a few companies sailing between these two islands. I won’t name them here but they are not hard to find. I was just browsing through different websites, trying to get a feel for the schedules and prices. It was a bit of a mess, honestly, with all these different times and costs.

Then I had to figure out where the ferry leaves from in Santorini. Turns out, it’s this place called Athinios. It’s the main port, located on the southwest side of the island. I didn’t know Santorini very well, so I had to do a bit of digging to understand where exactly that was. It’s a bit south of Fira, which is like the main town, and not too far from the airport either. Good to know for planning the trip, I guess.

Next up, I booked my tickets. Yeah, I went ahead and did it online. Most of these ferry companies have their own websites where you can book, or there are these other sites that compare all the different companies. I opted for one of those comparison sites, just to make sure I was getting a good deal. You know how it is, always looking for the cheapest option.

• Finding a ferry: Looked up different ferry companies online.
• Locating the port: Figured out that the ferry leaves from Athinios port in Santorini.
• Booking tickets: Reserved my spot online through a comparison site.

I made sure to check the cancellation policy, just in case something came up. And I opted for the mobile ticket thing. It’s just easier, you know? No need to print anything out, just show them your phone.

The day of the trip finally came. I made my way to Athinios port. It was a bit of a ride from where I was staying, but nothing too crazy. Once I got there, it was pretty straightforward. There were signs and stuff, and people to ask if you get lost. I found my ferry, showed them my mobile ticket, and hopped on.

The ride itself was… well, it was a ferry ride. Nothing special to report there. I think it took about an hour or so to get to Ios. I just chilled, looked at the sea, and before I knew it, we were there.

Arriving at Ios

Once we arrived at Ios, it was pretty much the same deal. Disembark, find your way around the port, and you’re good to go. I had already figured out how to get to my hotel from the port, so that wasn’t a problem.

So yeah, that was my experience taking the ferry from Santorini to Ios. It wasn’t super complicated, but it definitely required a bit of planning. I hope this little story helps someone out there who’s thinking about doing the same trip. Remember always make sure the ferry schedule suits you.