Wanting to maximize our time in Mykonos, we took the 7am Seajets Master Jet ferry from Gate E9. It is a high-speed ferry with limited outdoor deck space. We paid 115 Euro for 2 Business Class tickets (booked online, collected the day before at the ticket kiosk between E8 and E9). There are about 30-40 business class seats which are located at the upper deck (where the boat captain is). The advantage of the business class seats is that you get a sea view. There is also more legroom as there are no seats in front of you. There are also power sockets for charging. Because ours was an early ferry the normal deck (for economy passengers) was quite empty as well. If you are carrying luggage, there are luggage racks at the car park area for you to deposit your luggage on your way up to the passenger deck. You can collect your luggage on your way down during disembarkation. Food and drinks are available for purchase on board the ferry. The ferry left on time at 7am but arrived at Mykonos at 10:40am, 30 mins later than the stipulated time. We had free hotel transfer from the port, and the driver was already waiting for us when we arrived. However, you can also choose to take the Seabus to the old port (Mykonos town) for 2 Euros.
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| "Economy" class seats |
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| Arriving at Mykonos |
We took Hellenic Seaways Highspeed 5 from Mykonos to Santorini. It was also a high speed ferry travelling from Athens to Heraklion. We didn't take Seajets because we have read horror stories about the ferry being late. We bought the tickets at the kiosk in Athens Piraeus. They cost 113 Euros.
We arrived at the port in Mykonos at about 2:30pm. You just stand and wait for the ferry to arrive - like everyone else there. Because there's usually only one ferry at a certain period of time, it's unlikely for you to get on the wrong ferry.
The ferry arrived on time at 2:55pm and the transition of passengers and vehicles was very quick. To our amazement our tickets turned out to be table seats hence we had the additional leg room. The ferry made stops at Paros and Naxos first, before arriving at Santorini at 5:45pm (stipulated time on ticket). Santorini new port is very inaccessible so make sure you have made your transfer arrangements before getting there. There are also limited taxis waiting at the port.
We arrived at the port in Mykonos at about 2:30pm. You just stand and wait for the ferry to arrive - like everyone else there. Because there's usually only one ferry at a certain period of time, it's unlikely for you to get on the wrong ferry.
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| China tour groups will get their entourage to arrange the bags in a row. I don't see what's the purpose |
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| It's coming! |
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| The ship "reverses" to the port. |
The ferry arrived on time at 2:55pm and the transition of passengers and vehicles was very quick. To our amazement our tickets turned out to be table seats hence we had the additional leg room. The ferry made stops at Paros and Naxos first, before arriving at Santorini at 5:45pm (stipulated time on ticket). Santorini new port is very inaccessible so make sure you have made your transfer arrangements before getting there. There are also limited taxis waiting at the port.
Overall, we had a good experience travelling on Greek ferries to the islands. The crew are well organized (though at first glance it may not be obvious) and friendly.
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| Ferry arrives in Santorini |
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