Ferries Donoussa – Naxos

Sailing Time
1h 5m – 2h 45m
Operating time
Sep. – Okt.
Frequency
3 times per week
Pets
Pets are allowed on this route
Price
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Book your Donoussa – Naxos ferry here and begin your journey between two distinctive islands of the Small Cyclades. Leaving peaceful Donoussa, the crossing brings you to Naxos, the Cyclades’ largest island, known for its broad beaches, mountain villages and lively port town. Blue Star Ferries operates this route option, and travelling without a vehicle is possible. Choose your preferred sailing details to continue with your booking.

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How long is the travel time for Donoussa – Naxos?

The ferry journey from Donoussa to Naxos crosses the heart of the Small Cyclades, linking the quiet eastern island of Donoussa with Naxos, the largest island in the Cyclades. Sailing duration can vary with the service operated, intermediate island calls, sea conditions and the vessel used, so the passage may feel different from one departure to another. The crossing is a scenic step between two distinctly Cycladic landscapes, with Naxos offering a lively harbour and wide choice of onward island connections.

Methods of Travel Donoussa – Naxos

For the Donoussa – Naxos ferry route with Blue Star Ferries, a vehicle is not required. This makes the crossing a straightforward choice for travellers continuing through the Small Cyclades or arriving in Naxos ready to explore its lively harbour, beaches and inland villages at their own pace. Accommodation is required for this route option, so your journey includes a reserved place to settle in as Donoussa slips behind you and Naxos comes into view.

Are pets allowed on the Donoussa – Naxos route?

Pets can be booked on the Blue Star Ferries crossing from Donoussa to Naxos, so your four-legged companion can be part of the Cyclades journey. When reserving, include your pet in the booking and arrive with time to spare: passenger check-in is required at least 120 minutes before departure. Bring what your pet needs for a calm crossing, such as water, familiar comfort items and suitable travel equipment, then enjoy the approach to Naxos together.

Check-in Information Donoussa – Naxos

For the Donoussa to Naxos ferry with Blue Star Ferries, passengers and vehicles must check in at least 120 minutes before departure. Allowing this time means you can reach the port without turning the start of your island journey into a rush.

You do not need to present the supplier ticket at check-in. Bring an accepted form of identification, as Blue Star Ferries accepts an ID card or passport; a passport is required for this route option. With the formalities handled, you can settle into the pleasant sense of departure as Naxos draws closer across the Aegean.

Port Information Donoussa – Naxos

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Donoussa to Naxos ferry

The Donoussa – Naxos ferry links one of the Small Cyclades’ quietest islands with the lively heart of the Cyclades. Donoussa is known for its unhurried villages, rocky coves and clear Aegean water, making departure feel like a gentle farewell to island calm. As the coastline opens out, the crossing becomes a pleasing pause between two very different island moods. Naxos, the largest island in the Cyclades, welcomes travellers with its waterfront port, whitewashed lanes and the famous Portara standing above the sea. It is an appealing arrival point for anyone continuing an Aegean adventure or settling in to explore Naxos’s beaches, mountain villages and long history.

Use this page to compare and book the ferry crossing from Donoussa to Naxos in one straightforward place. The Blue Star Ferries route option does not require you to travel with a vehicle, while accommodation is required for this option. Pets can be included in the booking, so four-legged companions can be part of the island journey too. Blue Star Ferries asks passengers to check in at least 120 minutes before departure; the same lead time applies when travelling with a vehicle. A supplier ticket is not required at check-in, but bring the required passport or accepted identity document, as ID and passports are accepted.

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