Nice video an extra tip about the port of Pireus. This port is huge with many Gates, so check your ticket about your ship's "Gate" before going there. The distance between Gates is big and if you have baggages with you it will be harsh to walk a long distance. Also there is a small bus inside the port that take you for free from Gate to Gate.
Thank you for everything you're doing on this channel. Your videos have been the most informative I've found- no one else even comes close!!! We were hoping to book your own tour in September, but it looks like you're taking a couple of months off. Our loss, but we truly appreciate all of your videos!
I've tried the ferry service to travel to a couple of the islands, and I've got to say, it's everybody for themselves if you are on the economy class tickets. Grab whatever seats available before they're taken!😅😅
The ferries are a great way to get around between islands , but we had a great experience flying from athens to milos. The ferry was behind schedule , so all sense of politeness was out of the window. They were shouting lets go and hurry up at us , and the ship started moving before the last crew member got on board.
If you are on time poor look at sky express airplane tickets. They are both cheaper than the slow boat to Crete and Santorini saving me 8 hours and some change.This was for summer 2023
I wanted to go from Athens to Astakos by bus, sleep over, and in the morning take a ferry to Friekes, Ithaca. But I experienced so much lack of information regarding the bus and terrible reviews regarding the ferry, that I ended up buying a flight ticket to Kefalonia (from there crossing over to Ithaca). It is cheaper. I know that ferries vary a lot depending on the different companies and routes.
Really nice video! Just a tiny comment, the only day when there is a certain strike is the 1st May - the other days are public holidays but this doesn't affect ferries, in fact sometimes more ferries are added around Easter. Safe travels!
As an experienced (+30 years) island hopper I NEVER book ferry tickets on line. Be it through company websites or through a broker like Ferryhopper. I always buy them in a local ticket office as I go along. Much easier to deal with those local people than with the company or a broker if there is a cancellation due to bad weather or a strike. But having said that I never travel in July and August. Btw: don't travel without booking on the major routes from Piraeus in the days leading up to Easter Sunday and to Piraeus on the same routes the days after Easter Sunday.
I had to laugh, there was a time when the Blue Stars were the fast boats! I remember the REALLY slow boats. That said, unless I'm in a hurry, I still prefer a slow cruise. Thanks for the app info. I've used the app for planning but wasn't aware that I can buy tix and get them on my phone. No more picking up paper tix sounds great. What affect has that had on island ticket sellers/travel agents?
Thank you for the information! I love your videos. I have a question, you didn't mention when they actually scan your ticket. You mentioned the chaos that ensues when the ship arrives, will they scan my ticket in line or when we board the ship? Thank you
After trying to plan a trip from Athens to Ithaca with a combination of bus to Astakos + ferry, I gave up and decided for a flight to Kefalonia > crossing from there to Ithaca. It was impossible to find suficient information about the bus and the reviews about the ferry were horrible.
This year the timetables are changed, for example Zanne doesn't go like last year!, from Sifnos to Folegandros we had to buy expensive sea jet tickets via Milos- last year Zante went from Sifnos through Folegandros to Santorini. I'm afraid that next year the schedule will be even worse.you can see big savings, there are fewer and fewer cheaper ferries
Yes, schedules do sometimes change from year to year which is perfectly normal. And there are still really cheap ferries. Of course slower (and cheap) ferries will gradually disappear. Thanks to the environmental obsession of some and tourists that are willing to pay ridiculous prices for some highspeed routes because they want to tick off boxes as fast as possible. Btw: Zante Ferries still goes from Sifnos to Santorini through Folegandros.
How often do the ferries run in the offseason and how hard will it be to get tickets so close to when I want to take one? I'm going this November and I'm planning a trip to Zakynthos as a part of a two week trip. I am trying to decide whether to go to the island by plane from Athens, or to take a trip through the Peloponnese and then ferry to the island instead.
As a general rule, the Blue Star Ferries keep running and Seajets stop. So if you see that there are currently multiple Blue Stars doing your route, it means you're okay for the winter. Hope this helps ! www.buymeacoffee.com/greeceexplained
Hi, hoping you can help me. I'm traveling to Andros island in few months. I'll be leaving from Rafina port. I'm using the link to purchase a ferry ticket but no times come up. Is it because I'm booking too early or do these two ports not connect?
I am a fellow Greek also. My is Scott Theodore . My original last name is " Theodoreanopolis. My Grandfather had it shortened when he came here from Athens ... My family has a long history in Athens and Crete . We also fought the Germans in WW2 ( courageously ) . Thanks, Scott .. I can't wait ..
Hi :) Thank you for your videos they're excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wanted to ask is there a storage place in Fira that I can go online and reserve to put my suitcase there so i don't have to drag it up to Santorini? Like a baggage storage place.
Is there an option to keep our rental car at port while we take a day trip to Naxos from Santorini ? Or do we have to take a taxi or bus to port? Thanks in advance for your help and all these amazing videos .. SUPER helpful!!!
@@GreeceExplained Thank you! I ll be travelling for my honeymoon to Greece, so will it be worthwhile to visit in November or should I wait until April 2025?
just bought 3 sets of 4 ferry tickets on ferryhopper for all of our island hopping - says I can't download them to my phone until 48 hours before they leave - this makes me nervous - is this right?
Hi again :) wondering if you might drop a bit of info about your tours in athens. such as locations, cost, and can you take 1 person or only bigger groups? Thank you, AGAIN! :)
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I just finished a 10 day vacation in Greece using a bunch of your guides and it was the best vacation I've ever had. Thank you so much! ❤
Nice video
an extra tip about the port of Pireus. This port is huge with many Gates, so check your ticket about your ship's "Gate" before going there. The distance between Gates is big and if you have baggages with you it will be harsh to walk a long distance. Also there is a small bus inside the port that take you for free from Gate to Gate.
Thank you for everything you're doing on this channel. Your videos have been the most informative I've found- no one else even comes close!!! We were hoping to book your own tour in September, but it looks like you're taking a couple of months off. Our loss, but we truly appreciate all of your videos!
Glad I could help !
You are awesome Sebastian, thank you so much
I've tried the ferry service to travel to a couple of the islands, and I've got to say, it's everybody for themselves if you are on the economy class tickets. Grab whatever seats available before they're taken!😅😅
Great video, thank you! I am visiting Athens in August and we are planning to go to Naxos so this was all very informative and helpful ❤
The ferries are a great way to get around between islands , but we had a great experience flying from athens to milos. The ferry was behind schedule , so all sense of politeness was out of the window. They were shouting lets go and hurry up at us , and the ship started moving before the last crew member got on board.
If you are on time poor look at sky express airplane tickets. They are both cheaper than the slow boat to Crete and Santorini saving me 8 hours and some change.This was for summer 2023
I wanted to go from Athens to Astakos by bus, sleep over, and in the morning take a ferry to Friekes, Ithaca.
But I experienced so much lack of information regarding the bus and terrible reviews regarding the ferry, that
I ended up buying a flight ticket to Kefalonia (from there crossing over to Ithaca).
It is cheaper.
I know that ferries vary a lot depending on the different companies and routes.
We used ferry's and one internal flight last year....Never had any issues...Will do the same again this year...
you are so informative thank you so much for this video!
Really nice video! Just a tiny comment, the only day when there is a certain strike is the 1st May - the other days are public holidays but this doesn't affect ferries, in fact sometimes more ferries are added around Easter. Safe travels!
As an experienced (+30 years) island hopper I NEVER book ferry tickets on line. Be it through company websites or through a broker like Ferryhopper. I always buy them in a local ticket office as I go along. Much easier to deal with those local people than with the company or a broker if there is a cancellation due to bad weather or a strike. But having said that I never travel in July and August.
Btw: don't travel without booking on the major routes from Piraeus in the days leading up to Easter Sunday and to Piraeus on the same routes the days after Easter Sunday.
Thanks Sebastian, very informative 👏🏼
Thank you
Helpful and organised.
This will be used.
Love your videos. Can you tell me which companies go between Athens and Kos please? Keep up the great videos. Cheers.
Hi ! I dont know by heart, but you can look it up by clicking on the link below the video !
@@GreeceExplained thank you.
Thank you so much! Very helpful video!
Much appreciate your input God bless
I had to laugh, there was a time when the Blue Stars were the fast boats! I remember the REALLY slow boats. That said, unless I'm in a hurry, I still prefer a slow cruise. Thanks for the app info. I've used the app for planning but wasn't aware that I can buy tix and get them on my phone. No more picking up paper tix sounds great. What affect has that had on island ticket sellers/travel agents?
LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. I DIDNT SEE THE LINK FOR THE E-BIKE TOUR THO
Yup I'm still working on it. It will be out shortly :-)
Thank you for the information! I love your videos. I have a question, you didn't mention when they actually scan your ticket. You mentioned the chaos that ensues when the ship arrives, will they scan my ticket in line or when we board the ship? Thank you
Not sure if this was mentioned or not but FYI they are often late.
After trying to plan a trip from Athens to Ithaca with a combination of bus to Astakos + ferry, I gave up and decided for a flight to Kefalonia > crossing from there to Ithaca.
It was impossible to find suficient information about the bus and the reviews about the ferry were horrible.
This year the timetables are changed, for example Zanne doesn't go like last year!, from Sifnos to Folegandros we had to buy expensive sea jet tickets via Milos- last year Zante went from Sifnos through Folegandros to Santorini. I'm afraid that next year the schedule will be even worse.you can see big savings, there are fewer and fewer cheaper ferries
Yes, schedules do sometimes change from year to year which is perfectly normal. And there are still really cheap ferries. Of course slower (and cheap) ferries will gradually disappear. Thanks to the environmental obsession of some and tourists that are willing to pay ridiculous prices for some highspeed routes because they want to tick off boxes as fast as possible.
Btw: Zante Ferries still goes from Sifnos to Santorini through Folegandros.
@@pvdppvdp6638 we went with Zante from Folegandros to Santorini a week ago, unforgettable experience, I hope we will take Zante next year again
Would be interested in know tips for bringing car in ferry
How often do the ferries run in the offseason and how hard will it be to get tickets so close to when I want to take one? I'm going this November and I'm planning a trip to Zakynthos as a part of a two week trip. I am trying to decide whether to go to the island by plane from Athens, or to take a trip through the Peloponnese and then ferry to the island instead.
As a general rule, the Blue Star Ferries keep running and Seajets stop. So if you see that there are currently multiple Blue Stars doing your route, it means you're okay for the winter. Hope this helps !
www.buymeacoffee.com/greeceexplained
I'm not able to see any options in mid November. Any idea if the ferries run between athens/mykonos/santorini in November and where can I book them?
I explain that at 5:45
Do you have any videos for Paros?
Hi, hoping you can help me. I'm traveling to Andros island in few months. I'll be leaving from Rafina port. I'm using the link to purchase a ferry ticket but no times come up. Is it because I'm booking too early or do these two ports not connect?
Tickets from November and later will be put online late October :-)
can i use a chain lock to secure baggage to the shelf/rack so no one moves it or takes it?
I believe you can, yes
Sebastian. You are awesome . I would like you to
Be my guide while we are in Athens
With pleasure ! sebitheguide@gmail.com hit me up !
I am a fellow Greek also. My is Scott Theodore . My original last name is " Theodoreanopolis. My Grandfather had it shortened when he came here from Athens ... My family has a long history in Athens and Crete . We also fought the Germans in WW2 ( courageously ) . Thanks, Scott .. I can't wait ..
I live every island in Greece and can't wait to visit them all. And climb through the mountains of Southern Crete and end up on the beach ..
" Love every island " ...
Hi :) Thank you for your videos they're excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wanted to ask is there a storage place in Fira that I can go online and reserve to put my suitcase there so i don't have to drag it up to Santorini? Like a baggage storage place.
Where exactly would you like to drop off your suitcase ? In Fira city or at the Ferry port ?
Is there an option to keep our rental car at port while we take a day trip to Naxos from Santorini ? Or do we have to take a taxi or bus to port? Thanks in advance for your help and all these amazing videos .. SUPER helpful!!!
Yes you can park at the port
@@GreeceExplained awesome thank you!!
I have booked trip in November, will I get ferries in Nov from Athens to Mykonos and Mykonos to Santorini
Athens to Mykonos yes. Mykonos to Santorini probably not.
@@GreeceExplained Thank you! I ll be travelling for my honeymoon to Greece, so will it be worthwhile to visit in November or should I wait until April 2025?
just bought 3 sets of 4 ferry tickets on ferryhopper for all of our island hopping - says I can't download them to my phone until 48 hours before they leave - this makes me nervous - is this right?
Yup thats normal ! Online checkin is only available 48h before departure :-)
What is the cabin experience in the slow ferries? Can I take my luggage there?
Yes you can
You didn’t mention about cabins to sleep do they sell out quick like on the 31st aug
Yes they do
@@GreeceExplained so should I book it now for 31 August? Or do I still have time another month?
@@cinzia26767 You still have another month ;-)
@@GreeceExplainedafter athens going to rhodes where dad is born cant wait com8ng from australia
Sounds like you learnt your English from the Americans!
Shame on u Athens to any islands?????? Athens has no Harbor and Piraeus is not the port of athens..u r full of it,I was born there
Hi again :) wondering if you might drop a bit of info about your tours in athens. such as locations, cost, and can you take 1 person or only bigger groups? Thank you, AGAIN! :)
Hi Michelle ! Sure, you can email me at sebitheguide@gmail.com