Donoussa – Iraklia
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
Donoussa – Iraklia
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
Depending on the season their are about 3 weekly sailings between Donoussa and Iraklia.Small Cyclades Lines provides the ferry from Donoussa to Iraklia. Donoussa Iraklia ferries take around 2 hours 5 minutes. The ferry costs between $19.13 and $61.30, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Donoussa to Iraklia.
The earliest Donoussa Iraklia ferry typically departs Donoussa at about 09:20 and the last ferry usually leaves at 09:25.
Ferries from Donoussa to Iraklia sail in around 2 hours 5 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 3 weekly sailings from Donoussa to Iraklia provided by Small Cyclades Lines. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Donoussa to Iraklia typically range between $19.13* and $61.30*. On average the Donoussa Iraklia ferry is $32.54*. The cheapest Donoussa Iraklia ferry prices start from $19.13*. The average price for a foot passenger is $32.54*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Donoussa to Iraklia is approximately 27 miles (43km) or 23 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Donoussa and Iraklia.
Small Cyclades Lines allow foot passengers on Donoussa Iraklia ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Donoussa to Iraklia.
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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.
