Paros - Santorini (Thira)
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Paros - Santorini (Thira)
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Ferries from Paros to Santorini (Thira) are operated by 3 ferry companies, including Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries. The crossing typically takes around 2 hours 10 minutes. There are currently 30 weekly sailings on this route, with prices starting from as little as $15. Use our Deal Finder to compare prices and availability, and book your ferry to Santorini (Thira) today.
Hopping from Paros to Santorini (Thira) is classic island-hopping through the whitewashed Cyclades — a short crossing over the deep blue Aegean, reaching Santorini (Thira) in around 2 hours 10 minutes — or as little as 1 hour 30 minutes on the quicker sailings.
The crossing is part of the fun — step out on deck for the sea air and the views as you leave Paros behind and Santorini (Thira) comes into sight. Bring your car and extra luggage, or travel light as a foot passenger — it's easy to combine Santorini (Thira) with more of the Cyclades on the same trip.
Tip: Inter-island sailings from Paros to Santorini (Thira) are busiest in summer, so booking ahead helps keep your island-hopping plans on track.
Paros to Santorini (Thira) ferry prices typically range from $16 to $296. The average ferry price from Paros to Santorini (Thira) is around $148. The cheapest fares usually start from $16. The average foot passenger ticket costs $140. The average price when traveling with a car is $287.
Prices may vary depending on passenger numbers, vehicle type, route, and sailing time. Please be aware that pricing data excludes service fees and is based on searches from the last 30 days. This was last updated August 26.
The cheapest tickets on the Paros to Santorini (Thira) ferry cost approximately $16. Traveling outside the busy July and August peak is one of the easiest ways to find a lower fare.
Direct Ferries makes it easy to compare ferry tickets and prices worldwide, so you can find the best deal for your journey. Please visit our Special Offers page to see current discounts on selected routes and operators. Booking early is typically the most reliable way to secure lower fares and better availability.
Yes, Direct Ferries offers a range of discounts throughout the year. Where available, senior discounts are applied automatically during the search process: simply select the relevant age range when entering passenger details.
Students and graduates can get a 5% discount on ferry tickets. To take advantage of the discount, register with our partner Student Beans to confirm your student or graduate status. You'll then receive a discount code to enter during payment.
Resident discounts are available on some routes. If they apply to the Paros to Santorini (Thira) ferry, a residents checkbox will appear above the search button when you enter your travel details. You'll need to show valid proof of residency at check-in — if you can't, the ferry company may ask you to pay the difference for a non-discounted ticket. Everyone on the booking must qualify for the discount; if not, it's best to book separately.
There are around 30 weekly sailings from Paros to Santorini (Thira). Frequencies are usually at their highest across the summer season and ease off in winter.
Blue Star Ferries provide 1 sailing daily, 9 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 3 sailings daily, 17 sailings weekly. Golden Star Ferries provide 1 sailing daily, 4 sailings weekly. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry from Paros to Santorini (Thira) usually departs at around 07:00, with the last sailing leaving Paros Port at approximately 23:15. The crossing covers roughly 41.5 nautical miles and takes around 2 hours 10 minutes on average.
Due to the longer crossing time, ferries between Paros and Santorini (Thira) are generally better suited to a longer stay than a day trip. For ideas on things to do in Santorini (Thira), visit our blog.
Fast passenger services such as hydrofoils and catamarans run alongside the conventional ferries on many Greek routes. The fastest ferry from Paros to Santorini (Thira) is with SeaJets in 1 hour 30 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Paros to Santorini (Thira) usually cost around $148.
Yes, cars are carried on ferries from Paros to Santorini (Thira) with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries. On many Greek island routes, cars travel on the conventional ferries rather than the fast catamarans, so choose a standard sailing if you're bringing a vehicle. Use our Deal Finder to compare live car-ferry prices.
Campervans and caravans aren't currently bookable on the Paros to Santorini (Thira) ferry. Enter your travel details into our Deal Finder to see the vehicle options available, or to find a nearby route that takes larger vehicles.
Bicycles aren't currently accepted on ferries sailing between Paros and Santorini (Thira).
Yes, foot passengers are welcome from Paros to Santorini (Thira) with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries. Traveling on foot is the most common way to island-hop around the Greek islands, particularly on the fast catamarans.
Yes, cabins can be booked from Paros to Santorini (Thira) with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries, ranging from $15 to $846, with an average of $151. Cabins are most common on the longer overnight crossings; the shorter daytime hops are usually seat-only.
Whether an overnight ferry runs between Paros and Santorini (Thira) depends on the operator and the length of the crossing. Enter your travel details in our Deal Finder to see whether an overnight option is available, alongside daytime alternatives. Overnight crossings can take a little longer than the daytime services.
Yes, pets are welcome on ferries from Paros to Santorini (Thira) with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries. The average price for traveling with a pet is around $189. Greek ferries are generally pet-friendly, though the rules vary by vessel.
When traveling with your pet, you'll usually need:
Where your pet stays depends on the operator and vessel — some ferries have dedicated pet areas or pet-friendly cabins, while on others, pets stay with you in designated spots. Our Deal Finder shows the options for your crossing.
Greek ferries are relaxed about luggage compared with airlines, and most fares let you bring what you can comfortably carry on board, with racks near the entrances. It's still worth checking your operator's policy for larger or extra items, particularly on the fast passenger services where space is tighter. Enter your travel details into our Deal Finder to see the options on the Paros to Santorini (Thira) ferry. Our ferry facilities guide explains what's typically on board.
The Paros to Santorini (Thira) ferry is a domestic crossing within Greece, so there's no immigration check for the sailing itself — one of the things that makes island-hopping around the Greek islands so easy. If you're traveling in Greece from abroad, you'll need a valid passport, and possibly a visa or national ID depending on your nationality and Greece's entry rules. As Greece is part of the EU and the Schengen Area, the exact requirements depend on where you're traveling from.
It's a good idea to keep photo ID handy for check-in, as you may be asked to show it when collecting tickets or boarding. To keep things quick, see our Check-in, Travel Documents & Tickets guide before you sail.
Booking your Paros to Santorini (Thira) ferry is very simple. Enter your departure and arrival ports along with your preferred travel date to view all available sailings and prices. You can also compare alternative routes and departure times to find the option that best suits your schedule and budget.
Look out for early-booking deals and special ticket types such as upgrades or flexi fares that allow changes or cancellations. To keep booking smooth, always enter accurate passenger numbers and vehicle details.
The earlier you book ferries from Paros to Santorini (Thira), the better — especially for July and August, when the Greek islands are at their busiest and popular sailings fill up well in advance. Booking ahead secures lower prices and a wider choice of departure times, seating and cabins. Outside the summer peak, there's more availability, though schedules thin out over winter.
If no sailings from Paros to Santorini (Thira) appear on your chosen date, it may come down to the season — many Greek routes run more often in summer and scale back in winter — or to a temporary timetable change. Occasionally, rough weather can disrupt the faster passenger services, which are more weather-sensitive than the larger conventional ferries. We recommend checking alternative dates, nearby routes, or a conventional sailing if a fast ferry isn't running.
After completing your booking, you'll receive a confirmation email with your travel details. How your boarding pass is issued depends on the ferry operator you have booked with.
Some operators provide boarding passes at the time of booking, while others require check-in at the port terminal. Where available, online check-in can be completed through the Direct Ferries app.
Ticket desks are generally located near the terminal entrance, and our port facilities guide covers what to expect at the port. To prevent delays, we recommend arriving early to allow enough time for ticket collection and check-in, particularly during the busy summer season.
At check-in, you'll need to present your booking confirmation and a valid photo ID, such as a passport or identity card. If you're traveling with a pet, relevant documentation such as vaccination records may also be required.
| Season | From price |
|---|---|
| Autumn (Sep - Nov) | $40 |
| Summer (Jun - Aug) | $40 |
*Based on a one-way trip with one adult
| Ticket Type | From Ticket Price |
|---|---|
| Foot Passenger | $15 |
| Car | $172 |
| Cabin | $15 |
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| Paros - Santorini (Thira) Ferry Route Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Foot Passenger | $140 | |
| Average Price with Car | $287 | |
| Average Price with Motorcycle | $103 | |
| Average Cabin Price | $151 | |
| Paros - Santorini (Thira) Ferry Route Summary | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Cyclades Islands |
| Destination | Cyclades Islands |
| No. of Operators | 3 |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries |
| Average Price | $148 |
| Average Pet Price | $189 |
| Average Daily Sailings | 4 |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 30 |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2 h 10 m |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 30 m |
| First Ferry | 07:00 |
| Last Ferry | 23:15 |
| Distance | 42 Nautical Miles |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 August 2026.
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