Mediterranean ferries
Ferry guides across the Mediterranean
Crossing times, operators and booking for Greek island-hopping, the Dalmatian coast, the Bay of Naples and the Balearics — without the guesswork.
Popular ferry routes
- Athens to SantoriniPiraeus (Athens) → Santorini (Athinios)
- Athens to ParosPiraeus (Athens) → Paros (Parikia)
- Athens to MykonosPiraeus or Rafina (Athens) → Mykonos (New Port, Tourlos)
- Athens to NaxosPiraeus (Athens) → Naxos (Naxos Town)
- Athens to MilosPiraeus (Athens) → Milos (Adamas)
- Athens to CretePiraeus (Athens) → Crete (Heraklion)
- Crete to SantoriniCrete (Heraklion) → Santorini (Athinios)
- Mykonos to ParosMykonos (New Port, Tourlos) → Paros (Parikia)
- Santorini to MykonosSantorini (Athinios) → Mykonos (New Port, Tourlos)
- Skiathos to SkopelosSkiathos → Skopelos
- Sorrento to CapriSorrento (Marina Piccola) → Capri (Marina Grande)
- Naples to SorrentoNaples (Molo Beverello) → Sorrento (Marina Piccola)
- Naples to IschiaNaples (Molo Beverello / Calata Porta di Massa) → Ischia (Ischia Porto, Casamicciola, Forio)
- Naples to AmalfiNaples → Amalfi
- Naples to PositanoNaples → Positano
- Naples to CapriNaples (Molo Beverello / Calata Porta di Massa) → Capri (Marina Grande)
- Split to HvarSplit → Hvar Town
- Barcelona to MallorcaBarcelona → Mallorca (Palma)
- Tarifa to TangierTarifa → Tangier Ville
- Ibiza to FormenteraIbiza Town (Eivissa) → Formentera (La Savina)
Destinations
- Croatia FerriesHow Croatia ferries work: Split as the main hub, catamarans and car ferries to Hvar, Brač, Korčula and Vis, plus Dubrovnik, Zadar and the Italy–Croatia routes.
- Corsica FerriesHow to reach Corsica by ferry: French mainland ports (Marseille, Toulon, Nice, Sète), Italian connections from Livorno, Savona, Genoa and Piombino, the Corsica–Sardinia link at Bonifacio, overnight vs daytime crossings, taking a car, and the main Corsican ports.
- Greek Island FerriesHow Greek island ferries work: Piraeus and Rafina, the Cyclades, Crete and the Dodecanese, plus high-speed vs conventional and booking tips.
- Italy FerriesHow Italy ferries work: car ferries to Sardinia and Sicily, fast ferries to Capri and Ischia, boats to the Sicilian and Tuscan islands, and overnight routes to Greece.
- Spain–Morocco FerriesSpain to Morocco ferries in 2026: Tarifa–Tangier (Baleària, AML), Algeciras–Tangier Med and Ceuta (DFDS, ex-FRS, and Baleària), plus Balearic routes.
- Turkey FerriesTurkey ferries guide: Greece-to-Turkey Aegean crossings and entry rules, Sea of Marmara fast ferries from İstanbul, the Dardanelles at Çanakkale, and the Turquoise Coast.
Ports & islands
- Aegina FerriesAegina ferry port: routes from Piraeus and the Saronic Gulf, crossing times and tips for visiting the closest island to Athens.
- Ajaccio FerriesAjaccio ferry port: overnight crossings from Marseille, daytime sailings from Nice, crossing times, operators and what to expect on arrival.
- Andros FerriesAndros (Gavrio) ferry port: high-speed routes from Rafina, operators and tips for the northernmost Cyclades island.
- Barcelona Ferry PortBarcelona Ferry Port: overnight Balearic crossings to Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca, plus routes to Italy. Location, terminals and travel tips.
- Bastia FerriesBastia ferry port: connections from Marseille, Nice, Toulon and mainland Italy, crossing times, operators and arrival tips.
- Bodrum FerriesBodrum ferry port: fast catamarans to Kos and Rhodes, seasonal timetables, passport requirements, and practical tips for the Turkish Aegean coast.
- Brač FerriesBrač ferry port (Supetar): Jadrolinija car ferry from Split, routes and planning tips for Dalmatia's largest island.
- Cagliari Ferry PortCagliari ferry port: overnight routes from Civitavecchia (Rome) and Naples with Tirrenia and Grimaldi, car carrying and booking tips for Sardinia.
- Capri FerriesCapri ferry port (Marina Grande): connections from Naples, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast, operators and planning tips.
Operators & guides
- Aegean Speed LinesAegean Speed Lines (later Aegean Sea Lines) no longer operates: it sold its last ferry to Seajets in 2026. Who now sails from Piraeus to Serifos, Sifnos and Milos.
- AlilauroAlilauro: Naples fast-ferry operator connecting Molo Beverello with Ischia, Forio and Sorrento, plus seasonal boats to Positano and Amalfi and the Alilauro Gruson Sorrento–Capri service.
- ANEK LinesANEK Lines: overnight ferries from Piraeus to Heraklion and Chania, sold with Blue Star, plus the ANEK-Superfast Adriatic routes. Part of Attica Group since 2023.
- BaleàriaBaleària: the main Spanish operator linking Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia with Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca and Formentera, plus Strait of Gibraltar crossings to Morocco and Ceuta.
- Bay of Naples Ferries: Capri, Ischia, Procida and the Amalfi CoastFerries around the Bay of Naples: Capri, Ischia, Procida, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. Which Naples pier to use, which companies sail where, day trip vs overnight, and seasonal Amalfi Coast boats.
- Blue Star FerriesBlue Star Ferries: Attica Group's conventional car ferries from Piraeus to the Cyclades, Crete, the Dodecanese and the north-east Aegean. Routes, times and booking tips.
- Bodrum Ferry (Bodrum Ferryboat Association)Bodrum Feribot (Bodrum Ferryboat): the Bodrum–Datça car ferry, plus passenger boats from Bodrum and Turgutreis to Kos, Kalymnos and other Greek islands.
- CaremarCaremar: the Bay of Naples public-service ferry company, with year-round ferries and fast boats from Naples, Pozzuoli and Sorrento to Capri, Ischia and Procida.
- Caronte & TouristCaronte & Tourist: the Strait of Messina ferry between Villa San Giovanni and Messina, every 40 minutes around the clock, plus the Siremar car ferries to Sicily's small islands.
- Corsica FerriesCorsica Ferries: the yellow-hulled ferry line sailing from Toulon, Nice, Sète and Italian ports (Livorno, Savona, Piombino) to Corsica, plus routes to Sardinia and the Balearics.
- Corsica LineaCorsica Linea: Marseille's main public-service ferry operator to Corsica, running overnight ro-pax crossings to Bastia, Ajaccio, L'Île-Rousse and Propriano, plus services to Algeria and Tunisia.
- Cyclades Ferry Itinerary: 10–14 Days Athens to SantoriniA practical 10–14 day Cyclades ferry itinerary: Athens → Mykonos → Paros → Naxos → Ios → Santorini → Athens, with each ferry leg linked and timing, booking and island notes.
- Dalmatian Coast by Ferry: Island Hopping CroatiaHow to island hop the Dalmatian coast by ferry: Split and Dubrovnik as bases, the main islands (Hvar, Brač, Korčula, Vis, Mljet), catamaran vs car ferry, and practical planning notes.
- Fast FerriesFast Ferries: conventional car ferries from Rafina to Andros, Tinos, Mykonos, Paros and Naxos, and from Piraeus to Milos and the western Cyclades.
- FerryhopperWhat Ferryhopper is, how it works, what it covers and what it charges, and the alternatives (Direct Ferries, booking direct) for Mediterranean ferry crossings.
- FRS Ferries (now DFDS in the Strait of Gibraltar)FRS in the Strait of Gibraltar is now DFDS. FRS left Tarifa–Tangier on 4 May 2025; DFDS runs Algeciras–Tangier Med and Algeciras–Ceuta. Who to book now.
- GestaşGestaş, the Çanakkale ferry operator: car and passenger ferries across the Dardanelles from Çanakkale to Eceabat (for Gallipoli) and Kilitbahir, plus Gökçeada and Bozcaada.
- GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci)GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci): Genoa-based MSC Group ferry operator sailing to Sardinia, Sicily, the Balearics, Spain, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Albania. Routes, ships and booking advice.
- Golden Star FerriesGolden Star Ferries: conventional and high speed ferries from Rafina to Andros, Tinos and Mykonos all year, plus a summer high speed line to Paros, Ios and Santorini.
- Greek Island Hopping by Ferry: The Definitive GuideHow to island-hop the Greek islands by ferry — Piraeus and Rafina departure hubs, the Cyclades, Crete and Dodecanese island groups, sample 7, 10 and 14-day routes, meltemi wind season and booking tips.
- Grimaldi LinesGrimaldi Lines: major Mediterranean ro-pax operator running cruise ferries to Sardinia, Sicily, Spain, Greece and Tunisia, including Sardinia's public-service routes. Routes, fleet and booking guidance.
- Hellenic SeawaysHellenic Seaways: Flying Dolphin hydrofoils and Aero Highspeed catamarans from Piraeus to Aegina, Poros, Hydra and Spetses. Part of Attica Group.
- İDO (İstanbul Deniz Otobüsleri)İDO (İstanbul Deniz Otobüsleri): İstanbul's sea-bus and car-ferry operator, linking Yenikapı with Bursa, Yalova and Bandırma across the Sea of Marmara on domestic routes.
- JadrolinijaJadrolinija, Croatia's state ferry operator: car ferries and catamarans from Split, Zadar and Dubrovnik to the Dalmatian islands, plus Ancona–Split and Bari–Dubrovnik.
- Kerkyra LinesKerkyra Lines: Corfu's largest ferry company, running the Igoumenitsa–Corfu crossing plus ferries to Paxos and the Diapontia Islands.
- Krilo (Kapetan Luka)Krilo (Kapetan Luka), Croatia's leading private fast catamaran operator: foot-passenger boats linking Split with Brač, Hvar, Korčula, Mljet, Vis and Dubrovnik.
- La MéridionaleLa Méridionale: Marseille car-ferry operator owned by CMA CGM, running overnight public-service crossings to Ajaccio and Porto-Vecchio in Corsica, plus Marseille–Tanger Med in Morocco.
- Levante FerriesLevante Ferries: Ionian car-ferry operator linking Kyllini and Patras on the Greek mainland with Zakynthos, Kefalonia and Ithaca.
- Liberty LinesLiberty Lines: Sicily's fast passenger boats to the Aeolian, Egadi and Pelagie Islands, Ustica and Pantelleria, from Milazzo, Trapani, Palermo, Porto Empedocle and Messina.
- Minoan LinesMinoan Lines: nightly ferry from Piraeus to Heraklion via Milos, plus Grimaldi's Ancona and Brindisi to Igoumenitsa sailings. Majority-owned by the Grimaldi Group.
- Moby LinesMoby Lines: Sardinia, Corsica and Elba car ferries, instantly recognisable by the whale-painted hulls. Routes from Genoa, Livorno and Piombino, plus booking tips.
- SeaJetsSeaJets: Greece's largest high speed ferry operator, sailing from Piraeus, Rafina and other ports to the Cyclades, Crete, the Sporades and the North Aegean.
- SiremarSiremar: the car ferries to Sicily's small islands, run by Caronte & Tourist Isole Minori, from Milazzo, Trapani, Porto Empedocle, Palermo and Naples to the Aeolian, Egadi and Pelagie Islands, Pantelleria and Ustica.
- SNAVSNAV: Naples fast-ferry operator for Capri, Ischia and Procida, with summer boats to the Aeolian and Pontine Islands and a seasonal Ancona–Split car ferry.
- Superfast FerriesSuperfast Ferries: large ro-pax ships between Italy (Ancona, Bari, Venice) and Greece (Igoumenitsa, Patras), sold jointly with ANEK. Part of Attica Group.
- TirreniaTirrenia: Italy's historic ferry line, now part of the Moby group. Year-round sailings from Genoa and Civitavecchia to Sardinia, Naples to Palermo, and Genoa to Tunis, plus booking tips.
- ToremarToremar: Tuscan Archipelago ferries from Piombino to Elba (Portoferraio, Rio Marina, Cavo) and Pianosa, from Livorno to Capraia, and from Porto Santo Stefano to Giglio and Giannutri.
- Trasmediterránea and TrasmedTrasmediterránea today: Trasmed (Grimaldi group) runs the ferries from Barcelona and Valencia to Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca, while Naviera Armas is leaving the Strait of Gibraltar.
- TravelmarTravelmar: Amalfi Coast passenger ferries between Salerno, Vietri, Cetara, Maiori, Minori, Amalfi and Positano. Salerno–Amalfi in 35 minutes, Salerno–Positano in 70.
- TuryolTuryol, the İstanbul ferry company that also runs car and passenger ferries from Ayvalık to Lesvos and Çeşme to Chios, and sells tickets on other Turkey–Greece crossings.
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