Donoussa – Naxos
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Donoussa – Naxos
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
The Donoussa Naxos ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies; Blue Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines.Donoussa Naxos ferries take around 3 hours 40 minutes. The ferry costs between €9.86 and €33.30, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Donoussa to Naxos.
The first Donoussa Naxos ferry typically departs from Donoussa at around 07:55. The last ferry usually departs at 20:50.
The Donoussa Naxos ferry trip can take around 3 hours 40 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 1 hour 5 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 6 weekly sailings from Donoussa to Naxos provided by Blue Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 4 sailings weekly. Small Cyclades Lines provide 3 sailings weekly.
Donoussa Naxos ferry prices typically range between 10€* and 33€*. The average price is typically 18€*. The cheapest Donoussa Naxos ferry prices start from 10€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 18€*. The average price for a car is 54€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 July 2025.
The distance between Donoussa to Naxos is approximately 29.2 miles (47.0km) or 25.4 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Donoussa and Naxos. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Donoussa and Naxos.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines ferries between Donoussa and Naxos.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Donoussa to Naxos with Blue Star Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Donoussa - Naxos Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Cyclades Islands | |
| Destination | Cyclades Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines | |
| Average Price | €18 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3 h 40 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 5 m | |
| First Ferry | 07:55 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:50 | |
| Distance | 25 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
Forming one of the Cyclades group of islands, the Greek island of Donoussa is roughly 16 km to the east of the island of Naxos and 25 km to the north of the island of Amorgos. Donoussa is quite a small island measuring around 14 sq. km, with its highest point 385 m above sea level. Due to its small size, the island has remained a virgin place for summer holidays, with few tourist facilities and much privacy. The island's main town is also called Donoussa.
Many visitors to the island while away the hours by swimming in the warm, crystal clear waters off the island's beaches. Most of the beaches are not organised and are mostly accessible on foot. For the more energetic visitor, the island is an ideal destination for trekking.
Donoussa can be reached by ferry from Piraeus or with local boat from Naxos and Amorgos. The small ferryboat Express Skopelitis works the route between Naxos, Iraklia, Schinoussa, Koufonissi, Donoussa and Amorgos three to five days a week during the summer months.
Naxos is a Greek island that lies in the Aegean Sea and is part of the Cyclades group of islands. The island has a rich and interesting history and has been ruled by a number of different civilisations during its history, including the Byzantine, Frankish and Venetians, all of which have left their mark on the island. The island has a flourishing agricultural economy thanks to its fertile terrain and visitors will see both olives and grapes being grown.
Popular attractions on the island, aside from its lovely beaches, tend to focus around Hora and include the Venetian Castle. Also popular with visitors are the island's villages, with one of the largest being Filoti which is situated next to Mount Zeus and Apiranthos which is next to Mount Fanari. Another popular way to spend time on the island is to take to one of the many trails on the island and to go hiking into the mountains.
The island's port is also located in Chora. From the port ferries depart to Piraeus (Athens) and to the other islands in the Cyclades.
