{"id":215957,"date":"2026-06-03T18:39:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T16:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=215957"},"modified":"2026-06-05T20:37:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T18:37:05","slug":"greece-island-hopping-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/greece-island-hopping-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Greece Island Hopping: The Complete Ferry &#038; Islands Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The image is perfect. You&#8217;re sitting on the upper deck, salty wind in your hair, an iced frapp\u00e9 in hand, and a white silhouette rising out of the deep blue Aegean on the horizon. <strong>Greece island hopping<\/strong> \u2014 skipping from one island to the next \u2014 is the absolute essence of a Greek summer. But the reality can catch an unprepared traveller off guard. A wrong port, a cancelled sailing due to wind, or a bout of seasickness can turn that idyllic picture into a logistical nightmare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that <strong>the Greek ferry network is vast and complex, but once you know how to work it, it&#8217;s remarkably reliable<\/strong>. You just need to know the rules of the game \u2014 which port to leave from, which vessel to choose, and how to put together a route that actually makes sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, you&#8217;ll find a <strong>complete practical manual for Greece island hopping<\/strong>: Athens ferry ports, types of vessels, when and where to buy tickets, a ferry vs. flight comparison, five golden rules, and four tried-and-tested routes. Let&#8217;s dive in. \u263a\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-0-letecky-pohled-na-trajekt-mirici-k-utesum-ostrova-santorini-.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of a ferry heading towards the cliffs of Santorini island in the deep blue sea\" class=\"wp-image-199668\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-0-letecky-pohled-na-trajekt-mirici-k-utesum-ostrova-santorini-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-0-letecky-pohled-na-trajekt-mirici-k-utesum-ostrova-santorini--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-0-letecky-pohled-na-trajekt-mirici-k-utesum-ostrova-santorini--700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-0-letecky-pohled-na-trajekt-mirici-k-utesum-ostrova-santorini--768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-0-letecky-pohled-na-trajekt-mirici-k-utesum-ostrova-santorini--696x463.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: dronepicr, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/greece-island-hopping-guide\/#TLDR\" >TL;DR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/greece-island-hopping-guide\/#Three_Athens_Ports_Which_One_to_Use\" >Three Athens Ports: Which One to Use<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/greece-island-hopping-guide\/#Conventional_Ferry_or_High-Speed_Catamaran\" >Conventional Ferry or High-Speed Catamaran?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/greece-island-hopping-guide\/#The_Meltemi_Wind_and_Seasickness\" >The Meltemi Wind and Seasickness<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/greece-island-hopping-guide\/#Where_and_When_to_Buy_Ferry_Tickets\" >Where and When to Buy Ferry Tickets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/greece-island-hopping-guide\/#Ferry_or_Flight\" >Ferry or Flight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/greece-island-hopping-guide\/#5_Golden_Rules_of_Greece_Island_Hopping\" >5 Golden Rules of Greece Island Hopping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/greece-island-hopping-guide\/#Tried-and-Tested_Routes_Where_to_Go\" >Tried-and-Tested Routes: Where to Go<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/greece-island-hopping-guide\/#The_Classic_First_Trip_10_Days\" >The Classic First Trip (10 Days)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/greece-island-hopping-guide\/#Family-Friendly_Island_Hopping_7%E2%80%9310_Days\" >Family-Friendly Island Hopping (7\u201310 Days)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/greece-island-hopping-guide\/#Western_Ionian_Route_7_Days\" >Western Ionian Route (7 Days)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/greece-island-hopping-guide\/#Budget_Quick_Escape_Weekend_to_5_Days\" >Budget &#038; Quick Escape (Weekend to 5 Days)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/greece-island-hopping-guide\/#Where_to_Stay_When_Island_Hopping_in_Greece\" >Where to Stay When Island Hopping in Greece<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/greece-island-hopping-guide\/#Further_Reading\" >Further Reading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/greece-island-hopping-guide\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/greece-island-hopping-guide\/#Co_je_island_hopping\" >Co je island hopping?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/greece-island-hopping-guide\/#Z_ktereho_athenskeho_pristavu_vyplouvaji_trajekty_na_ostrovy\" >Z kter\u00e9ho ath\u00e9nsk\u00e9ho p\u0159\u00edstavu vyplouvaj\u00ed trajekty na ostrovy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/greece-island-hopping-guide\/#Jak_a_kdy_koupit_listky_na_recke_trajekty\" >Jak a kdy koupit l\u00edstky na \u0159eck\u00e9 trajekty?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/greece-island-hopping-guide\/#Velky_trajekt_nebo_rychly_katamaran\" >Velk\u00fd trajekt, nebo rychl\u00fd katamar\u00e1n?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/greece-island-hopping-guide\/#Kolik_ostrovu_stihnu_za_10_dni\" >Kolik ostrov\u016f stihnu za 10 dn\u00ed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/greece-island-hopping-guide\/#Muzu_pri_island_hoppingu_spolehat_na_trajekt_v_den_odletu\" >M\u016f\u017eu p\u0159i island hoppingu spol\u00e9hat na trajekt v den odletu?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Athens has three ports:<\/strong> the main Piraeus (Cyclades, Crete, Dodecanese), the smaller Rafina (Mykonos, Andros, Tinos), and the tiny Lavrio. Always check which one your ferry departs from.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Two types of vessel:<\/strong> large, stable conventional ferries (Blue Star) are slower, cheaper and more reliable; fast catamarans (SeaJets) are quicker, pricier, and sensitive to rough seas.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Book tickets online<\/strong> via Ferryhopper or Ferries.gr \u2014 in peak season, weeks or even months ahead.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Watch out for the meltemi wind<\/strong> (May to September). When it blows hard, fast catamarans stay in port; the big ferries keep going.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t overdo it:<\/strong> for a 10-day trip, plan a maximum of two to three islands and spend at least three nights on each.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Sleep in Athens on your last night before flying home<\/strong>, so a cancelled ferry doesn&#8217;t cost you your flight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Three_Athens_Ports_Which_One_to_Use\"><\/span>Three Athens Ports: Which One to Use<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"762\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-1-trajekt-blue-star-ferries-kotvici-v-athenskem-pristavu-pireu.jpg\" alt=\"A Blue Star Ferries vessel docked at Piraeus, the main Athens ferry port, with trucks being loaded\" class=\"wp-image-199670\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-1-trajekt-blue-star-ferries-kotvici-v-athenskem-pristavu-pireu.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-1-trajekt-blue-star-ferries-kotvici-v-athenskem-pristavu-pireu-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-1-trajekt-blue-star-ferries-kotvici-v-athenskem-pristavu-pireu-700x445.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-1-trajekt-blue-star-ferries-kotvici-v-athenskem-pristavu-pireu-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-1-trajekt-blue-star-ferries-kotvici-v-athenskem-pristavu-pireu-696x442.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: A.Savin, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common mistake first-time visitors make? Assuming Athens has a single port and that turning up ten minutes before departure is fine. Wrong on both counts. The Greek capital has <strong>three separate ferry ports<\/strong>, and they couldn&#8217;t be more different from one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Piraeus<\/strong> is Greece&#8217;s main artery, where the majority of ferries depart for the Cyclades, Crete, and the Dodecanese. From Athens Airport and the city centre, you can reach it directly on the Metro (Blue Line 3). The catch is that Piraeus is enormous \u2014 gates are numbered E1 through E12, and the distances between them can run to several kilometres. <strong>Always check your departure gate in advance<\/strong>, and arrive at the port at least 45 minutes before sailing, as ferries will not wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rafina<\/strong> is the insider&#8217;s secret, especially if you&#8217;re flying in. Located on the eastern coast of Attica, a direct bus from Athens Airport gets you there in about 30 minutes. It&#8217;s smaller, easier to navigate, and far less chaotic than Piraeus \u2014 and it&#8217;s where you&#8217;ll find ferries to Mykonos, Andros, and Tinos. The third and smallest port, <strong>Lavrio<\/strong>, sits to the south of Attica and tends to fly under the tourist radar; it serves as the jumping-off point for the islands of Kea and Kythnos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conventional_Ferry_or_High-Speed_Catamaran\"><\/span>Conventional Ferry or High-Speed Catamaran?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-2-bilo-cerny-vysokorychlostni-katamaran-seajets-worldchampion-.jpg\" alt=\"The black-and-white high-speed catamaran SeaJets Worldchampion Jet docked in port\" class=\"wp-image-199672\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-2-bilo-cerny-vysokorychlostni-katamaran-seajets-worldchampion-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-2-bilo-cerny-vysokorychlostni-katamaran-seajets-worldchampion--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-2-bilo-cerny-vysokorychlostni-katamaran-seajets-worldchampion--700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-2-bilo-cerny-vysokorychlostni-katamaran-seajets-worldchampion--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-2-bilo-cerny-vysokorychlostni-katamaran-seajets-worldchampion--696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: George E. Koronaios, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the same route you&#8217;ll often find very different vessels with a world of difference in both journey time and price \u2014 and your choice of boat will shape your whole experience on the water. There are essentially two types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Large conventional ferries<\/strong> (Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines) are best imagined as floating apartment blocks. They&#8217;re enormous, slower, but supremely reliable \u2014 complete with open sun decks, restaurants, and vehicle decks for cars. Most importantly, they&#8217;re <strong>incredibly stable<\/strong>: when the sea gets rough, you&#8217;ll barely notice it. Tickets are also cheaper. The Piraeus\u2013Santorini crossing takes a large ferry around 8 hours, with tickets running roughly \u20ac40\u201350.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High-speed catamarans<\/strong> (SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways) practically skim across the surface. Inside, the experience is more like a low-cost flight \u2014 you sit in an assigned seat in an air-conditioned cabin and going out on deck is often not permitted at all. You&#8217;ll save half the travel time, but <strong>you&#8217;ll pay roughly twice as much<\/strong>, and crucially, these vessels are extremely susceptible to waves. The same Santorini route takes 4.5 to 5 hours by catamaran, but expect to pay \u20ac60\u201380 for a ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Meltemi_Wind_and_Seasickness\"><\/span>The Meltemi Wind and Seasickness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From mid-May to mid-September, the Aegean is ruled by the <strong>meltemi<\/strong> \u2014 a strong northerly wind. It brings welcome relief from the heat, but it also kicks up some serious waves, and that&#8217;s where it gets tricky. When the meltemi is really blowing, <strong>fast catamarans are stuck in port and their sailings are cancelled<\/strong>, while the big conventional ferries carry on regardless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you tend to get travel sick even on a bus, steer well clear of high-speed catamarans in July and August. And if seasickness does strike, there&#8217;s a simple trick: book a ticket for the lower deck and sit as far back and as central as possible \u2014 that&#8217;s where the motion is least. Keep some travel sickness tablets (like Dramamine or Kwells, available at any UK pharmacy) to hand just in case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_and_When_to_Buy_Ferry_Tickets\"><\/span>Where and When to Buy Ferry Tickets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Queuing up at ticket booths in the port is a thing of the past \u2014 everything is handled online these days. The two most reliable aggregators are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ferryhopper.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ferryhopper.com<\/a> and Ferries.gr, which show all operators side by side. You can even plan a more complex multi-island itinerary and download your e-tickets directly to your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When should you book? <strong>In peak season (July and August) and around Greek public holidays<\/strong>, buy your tickets weeks or even months in advance \u2014 ferries sell out completely, especially around the Assumption of Mary on 15 August. In May or October, a few days&#8217; notice is usually plenty, and you can often buy on the day. Outside of high season (November to March), watch out for dramatically reduced timetables: some smaller islands may only have one sailing per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ferry_or_Flight\"><\/span>Ferry or Flight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes it simply doesn&#8217;t make sense to spend a whole day at sea, especially if you only have a week&#8217;s holiday. Greece has an excellent domestic flight network (Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, Sky Express), with fares starting from around \u00a345\u2013100 when booked ahead. Here&#8217;s a quick comparison of the most popular routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Route<\/th><th>Ferry (time \/ price)<\/th><th>Flight (time \/ price)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Athens \u2013 Santorini<\/td><td>4.5\u20138 hrs \/ \u20ac40\u201380<\/td><td>45 min \/ \u20ac50\u2013120<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Athens \u2013 Mykonos<\/td><td>2.5\u20135 hrs \/ \u20ac35\u201370<\/td><td>40 min \/ \u20ac50\u2013110<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Athens \u2013 Crete<\/td><td>9\u201311 hrs (often overnight) \/ from \u20ac40<\/td><td>50 min \/ \u20ac50\u2013100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Santorini \u2013 Mykonos<\/td><td>2\u20133 hrs \/ \u20ac60\u201390<\/td><td>Direct flights are rarely available<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Flying makes the most sense for covering the long distance from Athens. But between the islands themselves \u2014 say Naxos to Paros \u2014 the ferry remains the only sensible option, or in many cases the only option at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Golden_Rules_of_Greece_Island_Hopping\"><\/span>5 Golden Rules of Greece Island Hopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Break these rules and it&#8217;ll cost you \u2014 in stress, money, or both. They&#8217;re worth taking seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The three-night rule.<\/strong> Never plan just one or two nights on an island. Every transfer eats up at least half a day (packing, checking out, getting to the port, the crossing, finding your new accommodation). Three nights is the absolute minimum to actually enjoy a place.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>The greedy traveller&#8217;s maths.<\/strong> &#8220;We&#8217;ve got ten days \u2014 we can do five islands!&#8221; No, you can&#8217;t. You&#8217;ll just arrive home exhausted, with all the islands blurring into one. Two to three islands for ten days is the realistic maximum.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Stick to one island group.<\/strong> Ferries work brilliantly within island groups (Cyclades, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese). Trying to combine Corfu in the west with Rhodes in the east in a single holiday is logistical madness \u2014 you&#8217;d need to fly back through Athens.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Build in a buffer before your flight home.<\/strong> Always spend your last night in Athens (or on an island with its own airport). One strong meltemi is all it takes for your ferry to be cancelled \u2014 and your flight home won&#8217;t wait.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Respect the meltemi.<\/strong> In July and August, go for Blue Star large ferries. 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Ideal for island hopping, where booking flexibility is key due to possible ferry cancellations during strong meltemi winds.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tried-and-Tested_Routes_Where_to_Go\"><\/span>Tried-and-Tested Routes: Where to Go<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"803\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-3-bile-kykladske-domy-a-rybarske-lode-v-pristavu-naoussa-na-os.jpg\" alt=\"White Cycladic houses and fishing boats in the harbour of Naoussa on the island of Paros\" class=\"wp-image-199673\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-3-bile-kykladske-domy-a-rybarske-lode-v-pristavu-naoussa-na-os.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-3-bile-kykladske-domy-a-rybarske-lode-v-pristavu-naoussa-na-os-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-3-bile-kykladske-domy-a-rybarske-lode-v-pristavu-naoussa-na-os-700x468.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-3-bile-kykladske-domy-a-rybarske-lode-v-pristavu-naoussa-na-os-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-3-bile-kykladske-domy-a-rybarske-lode-v-pristavu-naoussa-na-os-696x466.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Gerald Adams, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure how to string the islands together? Here are four proven combinations that make sense both logistically and in terms of experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Classic_First_Trip_10_Days\"><\/span>The Classic First Trip (10 Days)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Athens \u2192 Mykonos \u2192 Naxos \u2192 Santorini \u2192 fly home.<\/strong> The holy grail for first-time visitors to Greece who want to see the icons. You start on Mykonos with its parties and glamour, move on to Naxos for excellent food and beaches, then finish on the dramatic cliffs of Santorini \u2014 flying home at the end to save time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family-Friendly_Island_Hopping_7%E2%80%9310_Days\"><\/span>Family-Friendly Island Hopping (7\u201310 Days)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Athens \u2192 Paros \u2192 Naxos.<\/strong> With children in tow, there&#8217;s no point spending hours on a ferry. Paros and Naxos sit close together \u2014 the crossing between them takes just 45 minutes \u2014 and Naxos is ideal for families thanks to its long, shallow beach and fine sand at Agios Georgios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Western_Ionian_Route_7_Days\"><\/span>Western Ionian Route (7 Days)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kefalonia \u2192 Lefkada.<\/strong> If you love lush greenery and turquoise water, the Ionian Islands will blow you away. A local ferry from Fiskardo on Kefalonia to Vasiliki on Lefkada connects you to some of the most spectacular cliff beaches in Europe \u2014 including the famous Myrtos \u2014 and as a bonus, the meltemi barely touches this part of Greece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget_Quick_Escape_Weekend_to_5_Days\"><\/span>Budget &#038; Quick Escape (Weekend to 5 Days)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-4-amfiteatralne-rozlozene-mestecko-a-pristav-s-lodemi-na-ostro.jpg\" alt=\"The amphitheatre-like town and harbour with boats on the car-free island of Hydra\" class=\"wp-image-199674\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-4-amfiteatralne-rozlozene-mestecko-a-pristav-s-lodemi-na-ostro.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-4-amfiteatralne-rozlozene-mestecko-a-pristav-s-lodemi-na-ostro-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-4-amfiteatralne-rozlozene-mestecko-a-pristav-s-lodemi-na-ostro-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-4-amfiteatralne-rozlozene-mestecko-a-pristav-s-lodemi-na-ostro-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199644-4-amfiteatralne-rozlozene-mestecko-a-pristav-s-lodemi-na-ostro-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: dronepicr, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Athens \u2192 Aegina \u2192 Hydra.<\/strong> The islands of the Saronic Gulf are practically on Athens&#8217; doorstep. From Piraeus, you&#8217;re on Aegina in 40 minutes and on the peaceful, car-free island of Hydra in under two hours. You can even tackle the whole route as a series of day trips from your Athens base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_When_Island_Hopping_in_Greece\"><\/span>Where to Stay When Island Hopping in Greece<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With island hopping, you&#8217;re sorting out accommodation separately on every island, so flexible booking conditions are essential. On each island, aim to stay <strong>as close to the port or main town as possible<\/strong> \u2014 you really don&#8217;t want to be lugging suitcases across the island on departure day. In Athens, choose a hotel near a Metro stop with a direct line to Piraeus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Accommodation tip: We always search on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/booking-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Booking.com<\/a>, which tends to have the best cancellation policies. That matters a lot with island hopping \u2014 if the meltemi cancels your ferry, you&#8217;ll be very glad you can move your reservation without hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In peak season, book accommodation on the most popular islands (Santorini, Mykonos) well in advance \u2014 leave it too late and you&#8217;ll be left with only the most expensive options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Further_Reading\"><\/span>Further Reading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you head off, check out our other articles about Greece:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/greece-best-places-holiday-3\/\">Where to Go on Holiday in Greece: Islands, Mainland &#038; Tips<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/when-to-visit-greece\/\">When to Visit Greece: Weather Month by Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-beaches-greece\/\">Best Beaches in Greece: TOP 20 + Practical Tips<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/naxos-greece-best-things-to-do\/\">Naxos Holiday: 15 Tips on What to See and Do<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780300500000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Co_je_island_hopping\"><\/span>Co je island hopping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Island hopping znamen\u00e1 p\u0159eskakov\u00e1n\u00ed z ostrova na ostrov b\u011bhem jedn\u00e9 dovolen\u00e9, typicky pomoc\u00ed trajekt\u016f. V \u0158ecku jde o obl\u00edben\u00fd zp\u016fsob, jak poznat v\u00edc ostrov\u016f najednou, t\u0159eba klasickou trasu Mykonos, Naxos a Santorini. Kl\u00ed\u010dov\u00e9 je vyb\u00edrat ostrovy ze stejn\u00e9 skupiny (Kyklady, J\u00f3nsk\u00e9 ostrovy), kter\u00e9 jsou dob\u0159e propojen\u00e9 trajektov\u00fdmi linkami.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780300500001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Z_ktereho_athenskeho_pristavu_vyplouvaji_trajekty_na_ostrovy\"><\/span>Z kter\u00e9ho ath\u00e9nsk\u00e9ho p\u0159\u00edstavu vyplouvaj\u00ed trajekty na ostrovy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ath\u00e9ny maj\u00ed t\u0159i p\u0159\u00edstavy. Hlavn\u00ed je Pireus, odkud pluj\u00ed lod\u011b na Kyklady, Kr\u00e9tu a Dodekan\u00e9sy a kam vede metro (modr\u00e1 linka 3). Men\u0161\u00ed Rafina bl\u00edzko leti\u0161t\u011b obsluhuje Mykonos, Andros a Tinos. Nejmen\u0161\u00ed Lavrio slou\u017e\u00ed pro ostrovy Kea a Kythnos. V\u017edy si p\u0159edem ov\u011b\u0159te, ze kter\u00e9ho p\u0159\u00edstavu a br\u00e1ny va\u0161e lo\u010f vyplouv\u00e1.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780300500002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jak_a_kdy_koupit_listky_na_recke_trajekty\"><\/span>Jak a kdy koupit l\u00edstky na \u0159eck\u00e9 trajekty?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>L\u00edstky kupujte online p\u0159es agreg\u00e1tory Ferryhopper nebo Ferries.gr, kter\u00e9 uk\u00e1\u017eou v\u0161echny spole\u010dnosti pohromad\u011b a po\u0161lou e-ticket do mobilu. V hlavn\u00ed sez\u00f3n\u011b (\u010dervenec, srpen) a kolem \u0159eck\u00fdch sv\u00e1tk\u016f rezervujte t\u00fddny a\u017e m\u011bs\u00edce dop\u0159edu, proto\u017ee lod\u011b b\u00fdvaj\u00ed vyprodan\u00e9. V kv\u011btnu a \u0159\u00edjnu sta\u010d\u00ed p\u00e1r dn\u00ed p\u0159edem, mimo sez\u00f3nu ale jezd\u00ed spoj\u016f v\u00fdrazn\u011b m\u00e9n\u011b.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780300500003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Velky_trajekt_nebo_rychly_katamaran\"><\/span>Velk\u00fd trajekt, nebo rychl\u00fd katamar\u00e1n?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Velk\u00e9 trajekty (Blue Star) jsou pomalej\u0161\u00ed a levn\u011bj\u0161\u00ed, ale stabiln\u00ed a spolehliv\u00e9 i ve vln\u00e1ch. Rychl\u00e9 katamar\u00e1ny (SeaJets) u\u0161et\u0159\u00ed polovinu \u010dasu, jsou ale zhruba dvakr\u00e1t dra\u017e\u0161\u00ed a citliv\u00e9 na vlny, tak\u017ee je siln\u00fd v\u00edtr meltemi \u010dasto zru\u0161\u00ed. V \u010dervenci a srpnu, kdy meltemi fouk\u00e1 nejv\u00edc, je jist\u011bj\u0161\u00ed vsadit na velk\u00e9 lod\u011b, i kdy\u017e jedou d\u00e9le.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780300500004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kolik_ostrovu_stihnu_za_10_dni\"><\/span>Kolik ostrov\u016f stihnu za 10 dn\u00ed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Na deset dn\u00ed jsou ide\u00e1ln\u00ed dva a\u017e t\u0159i ostrovy, v\u00edc ne. Ka\u017ed\u00fd p\u0159esun spolkne minim\u00e1ln\u011b p\u016fl dne a ka\u017ed\u00fd ostrov si zaslou\u017e\u00ed aspo\u0148 t\u0159i noci, jinak budete m\u00edt pocit, \u017ee jste po\u0159\u00e1d na cest\u011b. M\u00e9n\u011b je tady opravdu v\u00edc, d\u00e1te si \u010das nas\u00e1t atmosf\u00e9ru m\u00edsto v\u011b\u010dn\u00e9ho balen\u00ed a hled\u00e1n\u00ed trajekt\u016f.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780300500005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Muzu_pri_island_hoppingu_spolehat_na_trajekt_v_den_odletu\"><\/span>M\u016f\u017eu p\u0159i island hoppingu spol\u00e9hat na trajekt v den odletu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Rozhodn\u011b ne. Posledn\u00ed noc p\u0159ed letem dom\u016f byste m\u011bli v\u017edy sp\u00e1t v At\u00e9n\u00e1ch nebo na ostrov\u011b, ze kter\u00e9ho v\u00e1m let\u00ed letadlo. 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