Remote and peaceful · sandy bays · the easternmost Small Cyclades
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Donousa is the most remote of the Small Cyclades, north-east of Naxos: a quiet island of a few villages, footpaths and beautiful sandy bays such as Kedros and Livadi. The port village of Stavros has its own beach in front of the tavernas.
Blue Star sails from Piraeus a few times a week (about 8 h 40 m, from €52.50), and from Naxos in about 1 h 10 m (€6.50). The local ferry of Small Cyclades Lines connects Donousa with Koufonisia and Amorgos.
The port village, with most rooms and tavernas and a sandy beach.
Old paths link Stavros, Mersini and Kalotaritissa, with views of Naxos and Amorgos.
Donousa has fewer ferries than the other Small Cyclades, so plan your dates around them. Blue Star links it with Piraeus and Naxos, and the local ferry with Koufonisia and Amorgos.
| From | Companies | Fastest | Fares from | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piraeus | Blue Star Ferries | 8 h 40 m | €52.50 | A few days a week |
| Naxos | Blue Star, Small Cyclades Lines | 1 h 10 m | €6.50 | Most days |
| Koufonisia | Small Cyclades Lines | 1 h 10 m | €7 | Several days a week |
| Amorgos | Small Cyclades Lines | 2 h 15 m | €7 | Several days a week |
Children travel at reduced fares. Other discounts, such as for students, large families or people with disabilities, apply only to Greek citizens. For a group booking, ask us for a quote.
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October 2026 fares. Sailings are not daily: check your dates.
Ferries arrive at Stavros, the main village, right next to its beach.
Blue Star shows your gate when you check in (online or at the port). Seajets usually leaves from gate E9 or E7 and sends you an SMS with the gate. Some sailings use E1 or E2, at the other end of the port, so always check and allow extra time.
At least an hour before departure with a vehicle, and 30–45 minutes on foot. The metro and the suburban train stop right by the Cyclades gates.
Leave at least 4 hours between your flight’s landing and the ferry’s departure. Choosing an Athens port.
Rooms and tavernas are a few steps from the quay.
Walk the old paths, or take the small summer bus to Kalotaritissa.
Some Blue Star ferries arrive in the middle of the night: tell your host your arrival time.
No airport. Fly to Naxos and continue by ferry.
Taking a camper, motorhome, van or your boat on a trailer to Donousa? Big vehicles need a little more planning on Greek ferries. Here is what to know, for holidays and for business.
Give the exact length and height of your camper, van or car with caravan, including bike racks, roof boxes and tow bars. The ferry fare and deck space depend on them, and a vehicle bigger than booked may be refused or charged extra at the port.
Vehicles running on LPG or other gas, and hybrid or electric vehicles, must be declared when you book. Gas tanks may be filled to no more than 50% and EV batteries charged to no more than 40%. Make sure gas bottles are turned off before boarding.
Be at the port at least 1 hour before departure. Large vehicles are loaded in the order set by the port authority, so arriving early helps. Book well ahead in July and August: garage space for big vehicles runs out first.
Only the driver stays with the vehicle to drive it on and off; everyone else boards on foot. Nobody may stay in the vehicle during the crossing, so take what you need for the trip with you.
Taking your own boat? We also book ferry tickets for a car towing a boat trailer. Give the total length of car, trailer and boat together, and the height of the boat on the trailer, including any mast, frame or outboard engine.
Vans carrying goods, tools or equipment for work may be booked as commercial vehicles, with a different fare and different paperwork from a private car. Tell us what the vehicle carries and its weight.
Several vehicles and drivers on the same sailing, or regular crossings for a project? We book them together so your team travels on the same ship.
Length, height and weight decide the category. Include racks, ladders and trailers, and tell us if anything is loaded on the roof.
Commercial vehicles may need to be at the port earlier than cars. We confirm the exact check-in time and gate for your sailing.
Travelling for work? We issue an invoice in your company’s name. Send us the company name, address and VAT number with your quote request.
A sandy bay with a sunken wartime ship, 15 minutes’ walk from Stavros.
A long sandy beach reached on foot.
Swim right in front of the village.
A tiny fishing hamlet at the end of the road.
Marked paths across the island.
Donousa is about peace: dinner in the tavernas of Stavros and a drink by the beach.
Blue Star from Piraeus a few times a week (about 8 h 40 m), or from Naxos (about 1 h 10 m). The local ferry links it with Koufonisia and Amorgos.
From €52.50 from Piraeus and €6.50 from Naxos, one way for 1 adult (October 2026).
No. Donousa has ferries on some days of the week, so check your dates before booking rooms.
No. Most visitors walk.
