Donoussa – Iraklia
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Donoussa – Iraklia
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
There are around 2 weekly sailings from Donoussa to Iraklia. 3 ferry operators sail between Donoussa to Iraklia, these include
Ferries from Donoussa to Iraklia typically depart from Donoussa at around 09:20. The average sailing time of a Iraklia Donoussa ferry is approximately 2h 5m.
Ferry prices for Donoussa Iraklia ferries typically range between €17* and €17*. The average price is around €17*. The cheapest ferry prices from Donoussa to Iraklia start from €10*. The average price for a foot passenger is €17*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Donoussa to Iraklia is approximately 26.8 miles (43.1km), or 23.3 nautical miles.
No ferry operators currently provide a car ferry between Donoussa and Iraklia
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Donoussa to Iraklia with SAOS Ferries, SeaJets, Small Cyclades Lines.
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| Donoussa - Iraklia Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | SAOS Ferries, SeaJets & Small Cyclades Lines | |
| Average Price | 17 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 5m | |
| First Ferry | 09:20 | |
| Last Ferry | 09:25 | |
| Distance | 23 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
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.
The small Greek island of Iraklia is located at the western edge of the Small Eastern Cyclades group of islands and only has around 100 inhabitants. The island is characterised by hills, thick vegetation, clear waters with the od shipwreck on the sea floor, and scenic bays which all combine to make it one of the most unspoilt islands of the Cyclades. For nature lovers the island is home to the Mediterranean seal and the marine turtle, Caretta Caretta. The island only has two villages. Ayios Georgios, which is home to the island's harbour, and Panayia.
Perhaps because the island is so small its history remains largely unknown with speculation that is may have been a Minoan settlement in the 2nd century BC, as there is an similar city in Crete. Under Venetian and Ottoman rule, the island paid taxes but it seems that it was the only obligation the Iraklians had.
From the island's port there are ferries available that depart to the Port of Piraeus with a crossing time of between 8 and 10 hours, depending on itinerary. There are also ferry services to the other islands of the Small Cyclades and to Naxos and Amorgos.
