Rhodes to Santorini Ferry
🚢 Rhodes → Santorini — this week
3 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 1/day
Operated by Blue Star Ferries · crossing 11h40m–18h15m
Rhodes to Santorini Ferry
Rhodes to Santorini -- At a Glance
- Season: Seasonal service (February to October).
- Frequency: Typically 1 ferry per day, February to October.
- Sailing days: Ferries sail several days per week.
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The Rhodes to Santorini ferry is one of the great Aegean crossings, linking two of the most visited islands in Greece. Rhodes, with its medieval old town and long sandy beaches on the eastern edge of the Dodecanese, sits a world apart from Santorini’s dramatic caldera cliffs and whitewashed villages — yet the ferry makes connecting them straightforward. Whether you’re island-hopping through the Cyclades or heading directly between the two, this route gives you a genuine taste of the open Aegean.
Service runs year-round, which is unusual for a route of this distance and makes it a reliable option even outside the summer season. On average, you can expect around one sailing per day across most of the year.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Rhodes to Santorini:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | No | – |
| February | Yes | 1.0 |
| March | Yes | 1.0 |
| April | Yes | 1.0 |
| May | Yes | 1.0 |
| June | Yes | 1.0 |
| July | Yes | 1.0 |
| August | Yes | 1.0 |
| September | Yes | 1.0 |
| October | Yes | 1.0 |
| November | No | – |
| December | No | – |
Rhodes to Santorini — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-07-21):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 21 Jul | 1 | 15:00 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 23 Jul | 1 | 15:00 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 26 Jul | 1 | 09:00 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 28 Jul | 1 | 15:00 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 30 Jul | 1 | 15:00 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2 Aug | 1 | 09:00 | Blue Star Ferries |
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Tips for the Rhodes–Santorini Ferry
- Photography of port infrastructure and vessels is generally tolerated for personal use; however, some military port areas have restrictions, so use common sense.
- Economy deck class is the cheapest option and perfectly comfortable on short crossings – you have access to indoor seating, outside decks, and all onboard facilities.
- If you need to change your ticket, it is usually cheaper to do so online than at the port ticket office, where a handling fee may apply.
- Piraeus port is divided into numbered gates; your boarding pass will show a gate, but always confirm at the port information board as last-minute changes happen.
- In Santorini, the clifftop villages of Oia and Fira offer the famous caldera views over the submerged volcanic crater, best seen at sunset from Oia’s castle. The 214 steps down to Amoudi Bay lead to some of the best seafood tavernas on the island, and local wine tours offer a taste of Assyrtiko, the volcanic-soil white grape unique to the island.
Useful Resources for Your Greek Island Trip
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- Compare car hire prices in Greece via DiscoverCars
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Rhodes to Santorini?
Typically 1 ferry per day, February to October. Service runs year-round.
Are there ferries from Rhodes to Santorini today?
Yes – 1 sailing today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.
How many ferries run from Rhodes to Santorini this week?
Around 3 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 1 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Rhodes to Santorini?
The first departure is usually 15:00.
How long is the ferry from Rhodes to Santorini?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 11h40m, while the slowest takes around 18h15m. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
Which ferry companies operate the Rhodes–Santorini route?
The route is served by Blue Star Ferries.