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Checked against goldenstarferries.com on 10 November 2026
Are you planning a trip from Athens out to the Greek islands? The Rafina to Naxos ferry route links the port of Rafina, on the Athens side, with the island of Naxos. Golden Star Ferries is the operator listed for this route on Ferryu.
If you like a regular service, Golden Star Ferries' Superferry offers daily service from Rafina to the islands of Paros, Naxos, Mykonos and Tinos. You can compare your options on Ferryu before you choose your sailing.
Photo: Sebastian Schuster / UnsplashFrom the operator
Superexpress connects Athens with NAXOS – MYKONOS – TINOS – ANDROS.
Opens Direct Ferries, a ferry booking site. Or book direct with Golden Star Ferries.
Golden Star Ferries has a few ships to look out for when you plan your trip.
Superferry offers daily service from Rafina to the islands of Paros, Naxos, Mykonos and Tinos, so it's a handy choice if you want to fit the crossing around your plans.
Superexpress connects Athens with Naxos, Mykonos, Tinos and Andros.
HSC Golden Princess is a high-speed ferry operated by Golden Star Ferries, sailing from the port of Rafina to Cyclades islands. Be sure to check which islands your chosen sailing calls at before you book.
Timetables can change, so book early for the best choice of sailings.
The port of Rafina is very close to Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos, which is useful if you're flying in and heading straight to the islands. Be sure to arrive at the port in good time for your sailing.
The Rafina to Naxos ferry route links the port of Rafina, on the Athens side, with the island of Naxos.
Daily.
Superferry offers daily service from Rafina to the islands of Paros, Naxos, Mykonos and Tinos. (Golden Star Ferries, goldenstarferries.com)
Who sails each route and how long the crossing takes.
| Route | Operator | Crossing |
|---|---|---|
| Rafina to Naxos This route | Golden Star Ferries | – |
| Corfu to Paxos | Kamelia Lines | – |
| Piraeus to Heraklion | ANEK Lines and Minoan Lines | From 9½ hours |
| Piraeus to Hydra | Hellenic Seaways | From 90 minutes |
| Piraeus to Mykonos | Hellenic Seaways | About 5 hours |
| Piraeus to Naxos | Hellenic Seaways | About 5½ hours |
| Piraeus to Paros | Hellenic Seaways | About 4 hours |
| Piraeus to Santorini | Hellenic Seaways | From 6 hours |
| Rafina to Mykonos | Golden Star Ferries | – |
| Rafina to Santorini | Golden Star Ferries | About 5½ hours |
| Rhodes to Symi | Dodekanisos Seaways | – |
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