Iraklia – Schinoussa
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
Iraklia – Schinoussa
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
The Iraklia Schinoussa ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies: Blue Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines. Iraklia Schinoussa ferries take around 10 minutes. The ferry costs between £6 and £16, 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 Iraklia to Schinoussa.
The first Iraklia Schinoussa ferry typically departs from Iraklia at around 02:00. The last ferry usually departs at 16:10.
The Iraklia Schinoussa ferry trip can take around 10 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 5 minutes with Blue Star Ferries. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 6 weekly sailings from Iraklia to Schinoussa provided by Blue Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 3 sailings weekly. Small Cyclades Lines provide 6 sailings weekly.
Iraklia Schinoussa ferry prices typically range between £6* and £16*. The average price is typically £9*. The cheapest Iraklia Schinoussa ferry prices start from £6*. The average price for a foot passenger is £9*.
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 April 25.
The distance between Iraklia to Schinoussa is approximately 2.8 miles (4.5km) or 2 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Iraklia and Schinoussa. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Iraklia and Schinoussa.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines ferries between Iraklia and Schinoussa.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Iraklia to Schinoussa 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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| Iraklia - Schinoussa Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 4 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries, SeaJets & Small Cyclades Lines | |
| Average Price | £10* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 7 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 9m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 5m | |
| First Ferry | 00:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:10 | |
| Distance | 2 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
The small Greek island of Iraklia is one of the Cyclades group of islands and is located in the Aegean Sea. It measures around 18 sq. km and lies between the island of Naxos and the island of Ios, and is close to the islands of Schoinoussa, Koufonisi, Donoussa and Keros which together for the Small Cyclades group of islands. The island has many artefacts that have been found confirming that ancient settlements and tomb were located on the island. Finds include evidence of the Early Cycladic civilisation (3rd millennium BC) and the ruins of the temples of the Goddess Luck and the Goddess Zeus, dating back to the 4th - 2nd century BC. The islands coastal terrain, characterised by coves and naturally formed caves, were good hiding places for pirates and smugglers during the Turkish Occupation.
Agios Georgios is the island's port from which ferries operate to Piraeus with a crossing time of between 8 and 10 hours, depending on route. Ferry services are also available to the other islands of the Small Cyclades and also to Naxos and Amorgos.
The Greek island of Schinoussa is a small and remote island that lies in the Aegean Sea. It is located to the south of the island of Naxos and is part of the Small Cyclades group of islands, along with Koufonissia, Donoussa and Iraklia. The island's terrain is made up of a wild landscape and isolated beaches which are perfect for visitors seeking privacy, peace and tranquillity. The island does not have a wide range of tourist facilities but what it does have seems to be sufficient for the visitors it receives.
The island is easily accessible from Naxos which makes it the perfect destination for a day trip. A popular site on the island is the Church of Panagia Akathi in Chora, which is the island's most important church, and is considered the protector of the island. It's architecture is of typical Cycladic design, painted blue and white, and stands in the middle of the village.
