Naxos – Donoussa
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Naxos – Donoussa
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Depending on the season their are about 5 weekly sailings between Naxos and Donoussa. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Naxos to Donoussa, Blue Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines.Naxos Donoussa ferries take around 3 hours 45 minutes. The ferry costs between $26 and $61, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Naxos to Donoussa.
The earliest Naxos Donoussa ferry typically departs Naxos at about 01:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:50.
Ferries from Naxos to Donoussa sail in around 3 hours 45 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 10 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 5 weekly sailings from Naxos to Donoussa provided by Blue Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 3 sailings weekly. Small Cyclades Lines provide 3 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Naxos to Donoussa typically range between $26* and $61*. On average the Naxos Donoussa ferry is $32*. The cheapest Naxos Donoussa ferry prices start from $26*. The average price for a foot passenger is $32*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Naxos to Donoussa is approximately 29 miles (47km) or 25 nautical miles.
Yes, Naxos Donoussa ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries between Naxos and Donoussa. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Naxos and Donoussa use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines allow foot passengers on Naxos Donoussa ferries.
Blue Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Naxos to Donoussa. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Naxos - Donoussa Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines | |
| Average Price | A$29* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 33m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 10m | |
| First Ferry | 01:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:50 | |
| Distance | 25 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The Greek island of Naxos is part of the Cyclades group of islands that lie in the Aegean Sea. Naxos City, or Chora, is the island's largest town and capital and is built amphitheatrically on the island's west coast. It is also home to one of the biggest ports in the Aegean Sea. The town is popular with tourists and as a result there are many bars, restaurants and cafes to cater for them. The small island of Palatia, which extends from the mainland of Naxos, is the town's emblem. Located on the small island is Portara, which is a monument resembling a door standing alone, without any walls attached to either side. A visit to Portara is advisable, especially after your swim, whilst the sun is setting.
The island is also well known for its food and for producing the famous Naxian potatoes, wine, Kitron liquor productions and the popular cheese called Graviera. There are many restaurants located throughout the island serving local produce to the many tourists who visit.
From the island's port ferries depart to Piraeus (Athens) and to the other islands in the Cyclades.
The Greek island of Donoussa is the most northerly of the Small Eastern Cyclades group of islands and lies to the east of the island of Naxos and north of Amorgos. The island is quite small with a land area of around 13 sq. km and has a number of coves and hidden sandy beaches just waiting for visitors to explore. The island's residents, which amount to about 100, live mainly in the villages of Donoussa, Stavros, which is the largest and home to the island's port, Mersini, Haravgi and Kalotaritissa. A popular attraction on the island are the caves of "Spilia Tichou" with its spectacular stalactite formations, in the north west of the island, and "Fokospilia" on the island's east coast. According to mythology, Dionysus offered Ariadni a hiding place in Donoússa so that Thesseus could not find her. A settlement dating to the Geometric Period as well as remains of Bronze Age dwellings reveal the historical importance of the island.
Donoussa is connected by ferry to the port of Piraeus and to Naxos and Amorgos.
