Fast Ferries

Who they are

Fast Ferries (listed on some booking sites as Cyclades Fast Ferries) is a Greek ferry company founded in 1989 and based in Piraeus. Despite the name, its fleet is made up of conventional car ferries, including Theologos P, Ekaterini P, Fast Ferries Andros and Dionisios Solomos. They are slower than the high speed boats of Seajets or Golden Star Ferries, but cheaper, steadier in the summer wind and able to carry plenty of cars.

Its best-known service runs from Rafina, the port on the east coast of Attica. Rafina is about 33 km east of Athens and about 30 minutes by car from Athens International Airport, which makes it handy if you land and want to head straight to the islands.

Network and routes

Rafina line. Ferries leave Rafina for Andros, Tinos and Mykonos all year. On the 2026 timetable there were departures at 07:30 and 17:30; the morning boat reached Andros at 09:25, Tinos at 11:05 and Mykonos at 11:50. On some days the line continues to Paros and Naxos, and in summer 2026 the Paros extension ran daily from 13 June to 13 September. Paros is a hub for onward ferries to Naxos, Ios and Santorini.

Piraeus line. The Dionisios Solomos leaves Piraeus at 07:00 for Kythnos, Serifos, Sifnos and Milos (about 6 h 35 min), then continues to Kimolos, Folegandros, Sikinos, Ios and Santorini. Booking sites also list an overnight Fast Ferries sailing from Piraeus to Santorini on some days, taking 10 to 11.5 hours.

North Aegean. Booking sites also list a Fast Ferries line from Alexandroupoli to Samothraki and Limnos, run by the Adamantios Korais.

Inter-island legs such as Andros to Mykonos or Mykonos to Paros can be combined into an island-hopping trip with one operator.

Fleet and on board

The ships carry passengers, vehicles and freight, with open car decks, indoor lounges and outdoor deck space. Each has a café-bar with drinks, sandwiches and light meals.

Fast Ferries has a generous luggage policy: you can bring as many bags as you can carry yourself at no extra cost. Pets are welcome but not in indoor areas; there are pet areas on board, and dogs on deck need a leash and muzzle.

Booking and tips

Tickets are sold on the operator's website and on booking sites such as Ferryhopper. Book early for peak-season sailings, especially if you need vehicle space. Ferryhopper lists free cancellation up to 8 days before departure and a 50% charge within 7 days.

Rafina port is compact and easy to use. Arrive at least an hour before departure with a vehicle, and 30 to 40 minutes before as a foot passenger. KTEL buses run between Athens airport and Rafina in about 30 to 40 minutes; check the bus times before you book a same-day ferry.

For times and fares on the main routes, see our Athens to Mykonos, Mykonos to Paros, Athens to Milos and Rafina port pages.