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How to get from Ios to Anafi by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Ios to Anafi can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Ios to Anafi 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, LANE Sea Line or Sea Jets. This way you can find the best price for a Ios Anafi 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, LANE Sea Line or Sea Jets 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 Ios to Anafi simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Ios to Anafi Ferry Information

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

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

Not to worry about the number of bags
With the train, bus or plane, a free baggage allowance is often applied and any additional baggage generates an additional cost. For the Ios to Anafi crossing, as long as all your luggage is contained in your car, no extra charge is required. If you are traveling without a car, then you will be restricted in your movements all the way to Anafi. However, it is worth asking the ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line or Sea Jets staff if the ship has a luggage room where you can leave your luggage until Anafi.
To enjoy the incredible sea view
When we are on the coast, we often look for places that offer the best sea view. During the Ios Anafi crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line or Sea Jets ship, you will simply have a front row seat to the incredible spectacle that the sea offers. Restaurant, bars, lounges, cabins,... the magnificent views of the sea are omnipresent on board the ship.
Enjoy the fresh sea air
It has been proven that sea air has many health benefits. In Ios, as soon as you leave the port, take a walk on the deck of the ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line or Sea Jets boat and enjoy the sea spray and the invigorating sea air enriched with oxygen: a real thalasso cure and very effective for ventilating the lungs! A feeling of well-being will quickly take hold of you. This will allow you to start your vacation in Anafi full of energy.

Which companies operate between Ios and Anafi?

If you're looking to travel between Ios and Anafi by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line or Sea Jets 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 Ios Anafi
ANEK Lines
Anek Lines is a Greek shipping company operating the Ios-Anafi route and other shipping lines between Italy and Greece as well as between many Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Anafi fares and book a ANEK Lines ticket between Ios and Anafi. More information about ANEK Lines
Blue Star Ferries Ios Anafi
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Ios-Anafi route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad of islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Anafi fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Ios and Anafi. Blue Star Ferries operates 2 crossings a week to Anafi from Ios and the journey time is 2 hrs. 30 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
2 hrs. 30 min
2 crossings a week
LANE Sea Line Ios Anafi
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 Ios-Anafi fares and book a LANE Sea Line ticket between Ios and Anafi. More information about LANE Sea Line
Sea Jets Ios Anafi
Sea Jets
Sea Jets is a Greek shipping company created in 1989. It operates some 140 routes between Piraeus and Crete and the Cyclades archipelago. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Anafi fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Ios and Anafi. Sea Jets operates 2 crossings a week to Anafi from Ios and the journey time is 3 hrs. 30 min. More information about Sea Jets
3 hrs. 30 min
2 crossings a week

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

Port of departure in Ios

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

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Port of arrival in Anafi

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

Anafi
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Ios to Anafi, it will take you at least 2 hrs. 30 min to cover the 37 mi between Ios and Anafi.

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

There are 4 ferry companies operating between Ios and Anafi: ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line and Sea Jets.

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

Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets 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 Ios Anafi 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 Ios and Anafi, you will travel 37 mi.

What is a Ios to Anafi ferry crossing like?

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

Boarding in Ios

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

  • Arrival time at the port of Ios / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with your ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line or Sea Jets company) before the actual departure time of the ship to arrive at the Ios ferry terminal. After this deadline, your reservation is no longer guaranteed.
  • Checking in for the Ios Anafi crossing / At the Ios ferry terminal, look for the ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line or Sea Jets counters and present your passport and your reservation number. By car, the process is the same but is done directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ship to Anafi / Information messages are broadcasted in the Ios ferry terminal to invite you to board. By car, follow the instructions of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line or Sea Jets staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

On board the ferry Ios Anafi

On the ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line or Sea Jets ship, each one has its own philosophy of travel. Some travelers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and stores.

The ferry is approaching Anafi, disembarkation imminent!

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

  • The port of Anafi is in sight / 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 Anafi harbor from the deck of the boat.
  • Vacate your cabin. / If you have traveled from Ios to Anafi in the comfort of a cabin, you will have to vacate your cabin about half an hour before the arrival time in Anafi.
  • Leaving the ship and discovering Anafi / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. It is even faster as a pedestrian. A customs check cannot be ruled out in Anafi. Finally, your vacation in Anafi begins in earnest!

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