Book your Vathy – Chios ferry crossing here and begin planning an easy island-to-island journey across the Aegean. Vathy, on the island of Samos, is a welcoming harbour town set among green hills and sheltered waters. Chios awaits to the north-west with its medieval villages, fragrant mastic groves and handsome waterfront capital. Choose your travel date and accommodation to take the next step towards your Greek island escape.
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How long is the travel time for Vathy – Chios?
The Vathy–Chios ferry route links Vathy on Samos with Chios across the eastern Aegean Sea. As no average sailing duration is supplied, the journey time is not estimated here; it can vary with the vessel used, the calling pattern on the day and sea conditions along the route.
Methods of Travel Vathy – Chios
On the Vathy – Chios ferry route with Blue Star Ferries, a vehicle is not required. This makes the crossing a straightforward choice for travellers continuing their Aegean journey without bringing transport, leaving more room to enjoy the change of scenery between Samos and Chios.
Are pets allowed on the Vathy – Chios route?
Pets can be booked on the Blue Star Ferries service from Vathy to Chios, so your four-legged companion can be part of the island journey. Arrange your pet when booking, arrive with plenty of time before departure, and keep your pet comfortable with water, familiar bedding and a calm lead or carrier for the port and crossing. With passenger check-in required at least 120 minutes before sailing, an unhurried arrival makes the start of the trip more relaxed for everyone.
Check-in Information Vathy – Chios
For the Vathy – Chios ferry with Blue Star Ferries, both foot passengers and travellers with a vehicle should complete check-in at least 120 minutes before departure. Arriving with time to spare makes the start of the crossing feel far more relaxed, leaving you free to enjoy the anticipation of setting out across the Aegean.
You do not need to present the supplier ticket at check-in. Have your accepted identification ready: Blue Star Ferries requires a passport and accepts either an ID card or passport. With the essentials in hand, you can head towards Chios feeling ready for the island ahead.
Vathy to Chios ferry
The ferry from Vathy to Chios links the green, mountainous island of Samos with Chios, an island shaped by medieval villages, citrus groves and the distinctive mastic-producing region of Mastichochoria. Leaving Vathy, Samos’s lively main port, the journey opens onto the Aegean and makes a pleasing transition between two characterful eastern Greek islands. Chios Town, the arrival point, is a handsome waterfront base for exploring its fortified old quarter, museums and the wider island’s stone-built settlements. The Vathy – Chios route is suitable for foot passengers, so you can travel without bringing a vehicle. Blue Star Ferries permits pet bookings on this route, allowing pets to be part of the island-hopping adventure. Accommodation is required for this route option.
Use this page to compare available Vathy to Chios ferry sailings and choose the crossing that suits your onward plans. When booking, enter each traveller and pet accurately so that the reservation reflects your journey. For check-in with Blue Star Ferries, passengers and vehicles must arrive at least 120 minutes before departure; a supplier ticket is not required at check-in. Carry a passport or accepted identity document for travel. Once your booking is in place, you can look forward to exchanging Samos’s sheltered bay for Chios’s broad waterfront and island atmosphere.
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