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The Piraeus to Santorini ferry is one of the most travelled routes in the Aegean, connecting Athens with the world-famous island of caldera cliffs, blue-domed churches and spectacular sunsets. Travellers can choose between fast catamarans that skim across in around five hours and slower conventional ferries that take longer but offer more space and lower fares. Sailing into Santorini is unforgettable, the ship gliding beneath the towering volcanic cliffs into the flooded caldera before docking at the port below the clifftop towns. The route is mainly geared to foot passengers, with vehicles carried on the conventional services, and connects easily with other Cyclades for island-hopping. Departures are frequent through the long summer season, when demand is very high and early booking is essential, thinning out in winter. For reaching Santorini without flying, it is a scenic and rewarding journey across the heart of the Aegean.
Fast ferries take around five hours, while conventional services take longer, up to around eight.
Fast catamarans are quicker but pricier, while conventional ferries are slower, more spacious and cheaper.
Vehicles are carried on the conventional ferries, though many visitors travel as foot passengers.