Local Paros:
Contact info:
Paros-Online.com
Martina Blair
Postal address*:
PO Box 126
Parikia
84400 Paros
Cyclades
Greece
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What you need to know about traveling by ferry
Fares and tips:
>>> How
do I get to Paros? Read here.
>>> Should
I book the ferry in advance? Read here.
 Most of the islands around the
Aegean Sea are sailed to every day. There are from approx. 10
ferries in the low season to about 35 in the high season arriving
in Paros every day from Piraeus, Rafina and the islands. Plus, there
are high speeds for quick travelling
that take half the
usual time from Piraeus to Paros.
They are very comfortable and modern.
To give you an idea
about the prices and how long the trips are, here a few examples:
Normal
ferry: |
| Paros
- Piraeus: |
~
30 Euro |
~
4 hrs |
| Paros
- Santorini: |
~
15 Euro |
~
3 hrs |
| Paros
- Naxos: |
~
8 Euro |
~
1 hr |
Highspeed
ferry or catamaran: |
| Paros
- Piraeus: |
~
40 Euro |
~
2,5 hrs |
| Paros
- Santorini: |
~
30 Euro |
~
2 hrs |
| Paros
- Naxos: |
~
15 Euro |
~
30 min |
For ferry schedules and booking tickets in advance go here: www.gtp.gr
or
Greek ferries online
Some important points for you:
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Do
not expect ferry schedules to be ready too long in advance. Often they
are only finalized shortly before the ferries actually run. You will get most
reliable info from around 2 weeks before your trip, NOT 6 months before! And do not expect the Internet timetables to be 100% reliable... |
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Transportation
between Paros and Mykonos is tricky, as mostly only hydrofoils are used.
As soon as the wind picks up to more than 5 Beaufort, sailing is prohibited. As
there is an international airport in Mykonos, it is wise not to wait for the last
day to catch your flight, but to go back there one day earlier! |
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Weather
changes quickly on the islands! (See also: Weather!) |
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Prices
are slightly different from travel agent to travel agent, as each travel agent
represents a different company. Boat tickets being slightly more expensive on
your way back may surprise you, bit it is right due to special port taxes. |
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Try
to avoid old boats. |
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Always cross-examine information in several different travel agencies to make sure you get the right information. Do not rely on information that the
weather will "certainly" be good - even if it looks as if it might not change!
If there are cancellations, you will be able to exchange tickets. |
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Please!!! DO NOT rely on the last boat to take you to your destination. At least take the
second before last to make sure you do not miss your flight! (We have seen it
happen!) |
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