The Cyclades Islands, an archipelago in the heart of the Aegean Sea, represent one of Greece’s most fascinating and iconic destinations. Among the various islands, Naxos and Paros stand out for their breathtaking beauty, rich history, and cultural traditions. Ferries are the ideal way to reach Naxos, Paros and the rest of the Cyclades. Perhaps starting from the
Piraeus port
of Athens, main hub of the Hellenic region.
The jewels of the Cyclades
Paros and Naxos are certainly among the most popular destinations in the Cyclades archipelago. These are two wonderful islands where you can breathe in the typical air of a beach vacation in Greece. The Aegean is a dream sea, a coveted destination for tourists from all over the world: Paros and Naxos are among the most beautiful islands in this earthly paradise.
Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades, an island that perfectly combines fabulous nature, culture, and fascinating history. It offers an amazing variety of attractions and activities. The beaches of Naxos Agios Prokopios, Agia Anna and Plaka are among the most famous in the Cyclades. Also on the island you can relax in restaurants and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere typical of some Greek islands.
Paros is also called the island of contradictions (entirely positive). In fact, even with Paros, as with the other Cyclades, Mother Nature has been most generous bestowing natural beauty at every turn. The clear waters and beach-blended reefs of Kolymbithres and Golden Beach remain the island’s main attraction. But nightlife, from aperitif to sunrise is also one of the aspects that drives many tourists to Paros. Bars and clubs in Naoussa and Parikia, also known abroad, are home to international nightlife on the island.
Ferries to Paros and Naxos
Both Paros and Navos are served by small airports that connect these two destinations with mostly domestic flights. Many international tourists prefer to land at the Athens-Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and from there board ferries to the Cyclades. In fact, the Piraeus Port of Athens is the ideal starting point to reach Paros and Naxos by ferry.
Piraeus – Paros Ferries. Generally, ferries from Piraeus port to Paros take 4.5 hours (depending on the vessel). In summer and during peak tourist periods, up to 7 daily departures between the two locations are active. The shipping companies operating on this route are Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Aegean Speed Lines and Cyclades Fast Ferries
Piraeus – Naxos Ferries. It takes from 3 hours 20 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes to reach Naxos by ferry from Piraeus. Clearly, times depend on the type of boat and weather conditions. During the peak summer season and periods of high demand, there are as many as 8 active daily connections between Piraeus and Naxos. Again, the list of shipping companies is constantly being updated. Currently the active companies are: Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines.
Links between Paros and Naxos
Paros and Naxos are quite close to each other (17 nautical miles about 31 kilometers), and, being among the most popular destinations in the Cyclades, they are also well connected. The ferry is the most popular means of travel between Paros and Naxos. The route between Paros and Naxos is very short, and sailing times vary between 25 and 50 minutes.
Ferries between Paros and Naxos operate frequently, especially during the peak summer season, with several daily runs. During the off-season, the number of rides may be reduced, but there is still a regular connection between the two destinations. Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets and Golden Star Ferries operate on this route.
Book ferries on Ferryfinder
As mentioned, routes to the Cyclades and particularly Paros and Naxos are always in high demand, so reservations are recommended. Especially during hot weather and the high season, in fact, seats on board sell out quickly and you risk being stranded.
Booking ferries to Paros and Naxos through Ferryfinder is a secure and fast operation that requires only a few steps. Once the form is filled out, the search engine will show all available travel solutions with departure dates and times and prices. Compare prices, find the cheapest option and book the best ferry for you.