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How to get from Anafi to Ios by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Anafi to Ios ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Anafi to Ios is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Anafi to Ios can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Anafi to Ios ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or LANE Sea Line. This way you can find the best price for a Anafi Ios ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or LANE Sea Line ships offer onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Anafi to Ios simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Anafi to Ios Ferry Information

Port of departure
Anafi
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Port of arrival
Ios
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Distance
37 mi
Ferry Companies
ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line
Frequency of crossings
4 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
3 hrs. 30 min
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Why take a ferry from Anafi to Ios ?

Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Anafi to Ios ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Ios. Here are 3 reasons why we think Anafi to Ios ferry is an ideal way to travel.

To enjoy the incredible sea view
Every time we go on vacation on the coast, we are looking for the best view on the sea. During the Anafi Ios crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or LANE Sea Line ship, you will simply have a front row seat to the incredible spectacle that the sea offers. Everywhere, large windows will give you an extraordinary view of the azure blue sea to enjoy its soothing power.
For the comfort of a cabin
Although it is not compulsory to book a cabin for the crossing from Anafi to Ios, you are depriving yourself of a comfort that the ferry is the only mode of transport to offer. Like real hotel rooms, they offer travelers beds, bathrooms and, for some suites, portholes and balconies. If their use is more obvious during a night crossing, it is perfectly possible to book one during the day.
For a staff that cares
The ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or LANE Sea Line staff will be at your disposal from the departure of Anafi to the exit of the ship in Ios. An information desk is almost always present on the main deck of the ship.

Which companies operate between Anafi and Ios?

If you're looking to travel between Anafi and Ios by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or LANE Sea Line who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry companies on this route and their departure times here.

ANEK Lines Anafi Ios
ANEK Lines
Anek Lines is a Greek shipping company operating the Anafi-Ios route and other shipping lines between Italy and Greece as well as between many Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Anafi-Ios fares and book a ANEK Lines ticket between Anafi and Ios. More information about ANEK Lines
Blue Star Ferries Anafi Ios
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Anafi-Ios route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad of islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Anafi-Ios fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Anafi and Ios. Blue Star Ferries operates 2 crossings a week to Ios from Anafi and the journey time is 3 hrs. 40 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
3 hrs. 40 min
2 crossings a week
LANE Sea Line Anafi Ios
LANE Sea Line
LANE Sea Line was founded in 1985 and has its headquarters in Bari, Italy. The company serves the ports of the Adriatic Sea in Italy and Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Anafi-Ios fares and book a LANE Sea Line ticket between Anafi and Ios. More information about LANE Sea Line

Where do the ferries leave from in Anafi? Where do the boats arrive in Ios?

Port of departure in Anafi

ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or LANE Sea Line ferries depart for Ios from the following ports in Anafi:

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Port of arrival in Ios

LANE Sea Line, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines ships arrive in Ios from the following ports:

Ios
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Anafi to Ios, it will take you at least 3 hrs. 30 min to cover the 37 mi between Anafi and Ios.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Anafi and Ios in winter) and the ferry company (ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries and LANE Sea Line). There are currently 4 crossings a week between Anafi and Ios.

There are 3 ferry companies operating between Anafi and Ios: ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries and LANE Sea Line.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line.

Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and safely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Anafi Ios ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are not refundable or changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Anafi and Ios, you will travel 37 mi.

Experience a crossing between Anafi and Ios

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Anafi-Ios crossing is like. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or LANE Sea Line ferry cruise, we explain here the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Anafi to disembarking in Ios. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Anafi and Ios.

Ready for boarding in Anafi

Here are the steps to embark before your Anafi Ios sea voyage begins:

  • Presentation at the port of Anafi / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with your ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or LANE Sea Line company) before the actual departure time of the ship to arrive at the Anafi ferry terminal. After this period, the company has the right to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Anafi Ios crossing / In Anafi, present your identity papers (passport or national identity card) and the booking number at the LANE Sea Line, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines ticket offices at the Anafi ferry terminal. By car, the process is the same but is done directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ship to Ios / Information messages are broadcasted in the Anafi ferry terminal to invite you to board. If you are traveling by car, LANE Sea Line, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines staff will give you instructions to board and park your vehicle on the ship.

On board the ferry Anafi Ios

During the crossing, each person can take advantage of the services available on the ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or LANE Sea Line ship as they see fit. Some travelers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and stores.

The arrival of the ferry in Ios

You will finally find some information for the arrival of the boat in Ios:

  • The ferry enters Ios harbor / You will be allowed to access the garage only when the boat is docked. There is no point in rushing. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Ios harbor from the deck of the boat.
  • Vacate your cabin. / If you have traveled from Anafi to Ios in the comfort of a cabin, you will have to vacate your cabin about half an hour before the arrival time in Ios.
  • Leaving the ship and discovering Ios / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. A customs check cannot be ruled out in Ios. Finally, leave the port and Ios is waiting for you!

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