Greece
Donousa to Naxos Ferry
Schedule, crossing time & sailings for 2026
Departs
Donousa
Cyclades
Arrives
Naxos
Cyclades
Blue Star FerriesAt a glance
The Donousa to Naxos ferry takes about 1h 10m, with one departure at 20:50. It is operated by Blue Star Ferries. Fares start from €6.50.
- First sailing
- 20:50
- Last sailing
- 20:50
- Sailings listed
- 1
- Crossing
- 1h 10m
Donousa to Naxos ferry timetable
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:50 | 22:00 | 1h 10m | Blue Star FerriesBlue Star Naxos Deck | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat |
Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.
About the Donousa – Naxos crossing
Two day patterns and seven sailings a week: Blue Star Ferries on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and Small Cyclades Lines on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday have nothing.
The journey times differ enormously — 70 minutes on one service and 220 on the other — because one runs direct and the other calls at the intervening islands. Departures are at 09:25 and 20:50.
Donousa is the most remote of the Small Cyclades, east of Naxos, with fewer than two hundred residents. Odysseus is said to have been held by Calypso here. Four days a week is the whole of its connection to the wider Aegean network, and which boat you take decides whether the trip is an hour or most of an afternoon.
Your destination
About Naxos
Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades and the most central, which makes it unusual among Greek islands: you can reach it up to seven times a day from Piraeus, and once there, Mykonos is 35 minutes away and Santorini a little over an hour. The ferry decision is not really where to go but which kind of boat — the fast craft that saves two hours, or the conventional ship that still sails when the wind gets up.
Full Naxos travel guideVehicles, pets & onboard
- Wi-Fi and @sea infotainment
- seamore app
- Web check-in
- Seasmiles loyalty programme
- On Blue magazine
Onboard facilities and vehicle, pet and luggage policies vary by operator and vessel; confirm details with the operator before booking.
Ships on the Donousa – Naxos route
2 ships work this crossing across 2 listed sailings, most often Blue Star Naxos Deck.
Blue Star Naxos Deck
Blue Star Ferries
1 sailing on this route
Express Skopelitis
Small Cyclades Lines
1 sailing on this route
Getting to & from the ports
Frequently asked questions
Does the ferry run every day?
No — it operates Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat only.
Is this a domestic or international route?
Domestic — the whole crossing stays within Greece.
What time is the departure?
The single daily sailing leaves at 20:50.
Which company runs this ferry?
Operated by Blue Star Ferries.
How often does the ferry run?
One sailing a day on this route (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat).
How long is the ferry ride?
Around 1h 10m, depending on sea conditions.
How much does a ticket cost?
Fares start from around €6.50. Prices vary by operator, season, cabin and whether you take a vehicle.
Does the ferry run all year?
Sailings operate on selected days, and frequency can change between the summer and winter seasons. The timetable above shows the latest published departures — confirm with the operator for off-season dates.
Can I take a car on this ferry?
Blue Star Ferries does not list vehicle space on this service — plan to travel as a foot passenger. If you need to bring a car, check with the operator for alternative crossings.
Can I take a pet on this ferry?
Most ferry operators allow pets on this route, usually in a carrier, on deck or in designated pet areas or cabins, and registered assistance dogs travel free. Rules and any fees vary by operator and vessel — check with Blue Star Ferries, so declare your pet when booking.
What's the luggage allowance?
Foot passengers can normally bring their own luggage aboard at no extra charge, with racks or a luggage area near the entrance, and there is usually no airline-style weight limit. Oversized or excess items may carry a fee, so check with the operator if you are travelling with bulky baggage.
Where can I check live sailing times?
The timetable on this page shows the latest published sailings for this route. Always confirm with the operator before travelling, as schedules change seasonally.
Continue your journey
Onward sailings from Naxos
Plan a multi-leg trip — these ferries depart Naxos.
Same departure port
More ferries from Donousa
Everything else that sails from the same quay.
Sharing a stop
Crossings calling at Donousa or Naxos
Nearby links that share a quay with this one.
Timetable valid Jun 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated August 12, 2026.
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Fares from
€6.50
Lowest published one-way fare. Final price varies by operator, date and vehicle.
Ports on this route
Donousa on the map
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