Greece
Small Cyclades Lines Schedules 2026
One ship, seven islands — the non-profit lifeline of the Small Cyclades
Amorgos, Cyclades, Greece
Photo: Express Skopelitis arriving at Irakleia — Zde / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)- 9
- Routes
- 5
- Ports
- 48m
- Avg crossing
- 1
- Vessels
Small Cyclades Lines is a ferry operator and based in Amorgos, Cyclades, Greece. It operates 9 ferry routes serving 5 ports. Its fleet includes Express Skopelitis. Across its network, crossings average about 48m.
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Timetables
Which routes does Small Cyclades Lines operate?
9 routes with live schedules.
| Route | Crossing | Sailings | Operators | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoinousa → Irakleia | 10m | 2 / wk | 1 | Greece |
| Koufonisi → Schoinousa | 30m | 2 / wk | 1 | Greece |
| Irakleia → Naxos | 1h 25m | 2 / wk | 1 | Greece |
| Irakleia → Schoinousa | 10m | 1 / wk | 1 | Greece |
| Schoinousa → Koufonisi | 30m | 1 / wk | 2 | Greece |
| Naxos → Irakleia | 1h | 1 / wk | 2 | Greece |
| Donousa → Koufonisi | 1h 5m | 1 / wk | 1 | Greece |
| Donousa → Naxos | 1h 10m | 1 / wk | 2 | Greece |
| Koufonisi → Donousa | 1h 10m | 1 / wk | 1 | Greece |
Donousa2 routes
Irakleia2 routes
Koufonisi2 routes
Schoinousa2 routes
Naxos1 route
Network
Where does Small Cyclades Lines sail?
Small Cyclades Lines sails to 5 ports.
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How does Small Cyclades Lines compare?
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Experience
Onboard & services
- 340 passengers and 11–12 cars
- Open aft deck
- Freight and island supplies
- Day excursions in the Small Cyclades in season
- Tickets and times through island agents — no online booking
- Single vessel: Express Skopelitis
- Operates the Small Cyclades as a declared non-profit line
- Six sailings a week: Katapola, Aigiali, Donousa, Koufonisi, Schoinousa, Irakleia, Naxos
- A seventh weekly sailing serves Ios and Santorini
- Naxos to Irakleia about 90 minutes, from €5.50
- No timetable on the website — each island has its own ticket agent
- Irakleia has 151 inhabitants; Donousa is 13 km² with under 170
Fleet
Small Cyclades Lines fleet
1 vessel seen in our schedules.
- Express Skopelitis
About
About Small Cyclades Lines
Small Cyclades Lines runs a single ship, the Express Skopelitis, and it is the reason four small islands between Naxos and Amorgos remain habitable year-round. The company operates the route as a declared non-profit line — a public service obligation rather than a commercial venture.
The ship
Express Skopelitis carries 340 passengers and 11 to 12 cars. Carrying vehicles at all is unusual on a boat serving islands this small, and it is what allows building materials, delivery vans and islanders' cars to move at all.
The weekly pattern
Six sailings a week work the chain — Katapola and Aigiali on Amorgos, then Donousa, Koufonisi, Schoinousa, Irakleia and Naxos. A seventh weekly sailing runs to Ios and Santorini. Naxos to Irakleia takes about 90 minutes, from €5.50.
Buying a ticket means finding the island's agent
There is no timetable published on the company's website and no online booking. Instead each island has its own agent, and that is where sailing times and tickets come from:
- Naxos — Zas Travel · Amorgos — Prekas (Theologitou Zoi) and Naftilos
- Irakleia — Aegean · Koufonisi — Prasinos Tours
- Schoinousa — Paralos Travel · Donousa — Sigalas Travel
- Ios — Acteon Travel · Santorini — Dakoutros Travel
Most are single-office businesses, several reachable only by mobile. Plan on confirming times locally rather than from home.
The islands it serves
These are genuinely small places. Irakleia has 151 inhabitants and ten beaches, only three reachable by car — divers go to Alimia, where a German aircraft shot down in the Second World War lies under the water. Schoinousa has 18 beaches connected mostly by dirt track, and its port Mersini is considered one of the best small-boat refuges in the Aegean. Donousa is 13 km² with under 170 permanent residents. Koufonisia is two islets split by a narrow strait, with a single village sitting directly above the harbour.
In season
The company also runs day excursions around the Small Cyclades during the summer months.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where does Small Cyclades Lines sail?
Small Cyclades Lines operates 9 ferry routes and serves 5 ports in Greece, including Donousa, Irakleia, Koufonisi, Naxos, Schoinousa.
What ships does Small Cyclades Lines operate?
Small Cyclades Lines's fleet seen in our schedules includes Express Skopelitis.
What facilities are available on Small Cyclades Lines ferries?
Small Cyclades Lines ferries typically offer 340 passengers and 11–12 cars, Open aft deck, Freight and island supplies, Day excursions in the Small Cyclades in season, Tickets and times through island agents — no online booking. Facilities vary by vessel and route — check the specific sailing for details.
How early should I arrive for a Small Cyclades Lines ferry?
Arrive at the terminal at least 30–60 minutes before a Small Cyclades Lines departure as a foot passenger, and allow longer with a vehicle. Boarding and check-in times vary by port and route — confirm with Small Cyclades Lines.
How do I find Small Cyclades Lines ferry times?
Browse the live timetables for every Small Cyclades Lines route on this page. Schedules are updated as the operator publishes them — always confirm with Small Cyclades Lines before travelling, as sailings change seasonally.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated September 14, 2026.
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