Maistros — Santorini to Ios & Anafi Sailing Times

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Maistros departures today

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Timetables

Which routes does Maistros operate?

2 routes with live schedules.

Maistros ferry routes: crossing, route, weekly sailings and number of operators
Route	Crossing	Sailings	Operators	Country
Ios → Santorini	35m	12 / wk	5	Greece
Anafi → Santorini	1h 10m	4 / wk	2	Greece

Anafi1 route

→ Santorini1h 10m

Ios1 route

→ Santorini35m

Network

Where does Maistros sail?

Maistros sails to 3 ports.

Experience

Onboard & services

Passenger boat, no vehicle deck
Short hops between Santorini and its neighbours
Tickets through port agencies

Part of the Boatman Union of Santorini, based at Messaria
Named after the maïstros, the north-west summer wind
Links Santorini with Ios, Sikinos, Folegandros and Anafi
Ios–Santorini about 35 minutes from €6.50; Anafi–Santorini 70–90 minutes from €7.00
Seasonal, roughly June to end of September
No company website — tickets are arranged locally

Fleet

Maistros fleet

1 vessel seen in our schedules.

Santorini

About

About Maistros

Maistros belongs to the Boatman Union of Santorini, the association of local boat operators, and works out of Messaria on Santorini. It is named after the maïstros, the north-westerly that blows down the Aegean through the summer — the wind that also decides how comfortable the crossing will be.

What it links

Santorini is the transport hub of the southern Cyclades, and the small islands around it get there quickly by this boat: Ios, Sikinos, Folegandros and Anafi. Ios to Santorini takes about 35 minutes from €6.50; Anafi to Santorini runs roughly 70 to 90 minutes from €7.00. Those fares are a fraction of what the big high-speed craft charge on the same water, which is the point of a local boat.

Anafi is why it matters

Anafi lies east of Santorini with almost no direct connection to anywhere else. For a couple of hundred permanent residents, a small boat with an afternoon departure is the difference between a day trip to the hospital and an overnight stay. The service is seasonal, running roughly June to the end of September, and it is a passenger boat — no vehicle deck.

Booking

The company has no website of its own. Tickets are arranged locally through port agencies or the central booking platforms, and on some channels an e-ticket is not issued — the ticket has to be collected in printed form from an agency before you sail. Check the sailing days before fixing accommodation: a boat this size runs a few times a week rather than daily, and the schedule contracts sharply outside high summer.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where does Maistros sail?

Maistros operates 2 ferry routes and serves 3 ports in Greece, including Anafi, Ios, Santorini.

What ships does Maistros operate?

Maistros's fleet seen in our schedules includes Santorini.

Can I take a car on Maistros ferries?

Yes — Maistros operates vehicle-carrying ferries on some routes. Book vehicle space in advance, especially in peak season, and check the specific crossing for size limits.

What facilities are available on Maistros ferries?

Maistros ferries typically offer Passenger boat, no vehicle deck, Short hops between Santorini and its neighbours, Tickets through port agencies. Facilities vary by vessel and route — check the specific sailing for details.

How early should I arrive for a Maistros ferry?

Arrive at the terminal at least 30–60 minutes before a Maistros departure as a foot passenger, and allow longer with a vehicle. Boarding and check-in times vary by port and route — confirm with Maistros.

How do I find Maistros ferry times?

Browse the live timetables for every Maistros route on this page. Schedules are updated as the operator publishes them — always confirm with Maistros before travelling, as sailings change seasonally.