The island of the shipowners
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Oinousses is a tiny island just off Chios, home to many famous Greek shipping families. It has neoclassical houses, a maritime museum and quiet beaches. Many of the great Greek shipping families come from here, which explains the grand houses and the statue of a sailor’s mother at the harbour. The island is very quiet.
Ferries from Piraeus take from 8h 50m, from €39.50 for one adult, one way. You can also sail to Chios, Lesvos.
The short crossing makes a good day trip.
A few rooms in the village.
Real sailings from our booking engine on sample dates in winter and summer. Oinousses is linked with Chios, Lesvos, Piraeus.
| From | Companies | Fastest | Fares from | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chios | Blue Star Ferries, Oinousses local ferry | 45 min | €3 | Autumn & winter; check summer |
| Lesvos | Blue Star Ferries | 4h 45m | €19 | Autumn & winter; check summer |
| Piraeus | Blue Star Ferries | 8h 50m | €39.50 | Autumn & winter; check summer |
Children travel at reduced fares. ISIC student card holders get reduced fares on some companies. See all discounts. For a group booking, ask us for a quote.
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Fares from our booking engine on sample dates; search your date.
Ferries arrive at the main village of Oinousses; the short crossing from Chios is the easiest way there.
Ferries to the North Aegean often leave from gate E1, at the far end of the port from the metro; Blue Star shows your gate when you check in. Allow extra time to get there.
The Blue Star ferries usually leave in the evening and sail through the night: book a cabin for a bed and your own bathroom.
Chios, Lesvos, Samos, Ikaria and Limnos have airports; many travellers fly one way and sail the other, and hop by boat.
The village is right at the port.
Walk around the village, or take a taxi to the beaches.
Oinousses has no airport; Chios is the nearest.
June to September; the crossing from Chios is short.
Taking a camper, motorhome, van or your boat on a trailer to Oinousses? 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.
Ship models and paintings from the island’s seafaring past.
A convent above the village.
Fine houses on the hillside above the harbour.
A sandy bay near the village.
The statue above the harbour.
A few tavernas and cafes by the harbour.
Ferries from Piraeus take from 8h 50m. You can also sail from Chios, Lesvos.
From €39.50 for one adult, one way from Piraeus, on our sample dates. Fares change with the date and the ship.
Ferries arrive at the main village of Oinousses; the short crossing from Chios is the easiest way there.
Oinousses has no airport; Chios is the nearest.
Yes, on the conventional ferries. Get a vehicle quote.
Yes, the local ferry crosses in about 45 minutes.
For its shipowning families and its maritime museum.
Chios (from 45 min), Lesvos (from 4h 45m).
Ferries to the eastern Aegean often leave from gate E1 or E2, at the far end of the port from the metro; Blue Star shows your gate when you check in.
Many sailings from Piraeus are long and some run overnight. Search your date to see the times, and ask our team about cabins.
Yes. Search your date above and pay online, or message our team on WhatsApp, Viber or email.
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