Tickets are disappearing fast for popular Greek island destinations, and cabins—especially on long-distance routes to the Dodecanese and Crete—are now hard to find. Car spaces are also scarce, as ship garages are reportedly full.
One of the top Easter destinations, Paros, is seeing high demand due to its religious significance, particularly the Church of Panagia Ekatontapyliani, despite recently suffering severe flooding.
The news reports on ferry routes reaching occupancy does not explain whether or not foreign tourists are contributing to the high demand, which is a possiblity considering the fact that this year Catholic and Orthodox Easter occur on the same day.
Here’s what travelers can expect to pay for round trips this Easter:
- Paros (Couple, high-speed ferry):Tickets: €62.90 × 4 = €251.60
Car: €95 × 2 = €190
Total: €441.60 - Chios (Family of 4 with children over 10, conventional ferry):
Tickets: €54 × 8 = €432
Car: €106 × 2 = €212
Total: €644 - Tinos (Family with children under 10, conventional ferry):
Adults: €50 × 4 = €200
Children: €25 × 4 = €100
Car: €110 × 2 = €220
Total: €520 - Syros (Couple, conventional ferry):
Tickets: €46.50 × 4 = €186 (*up from €45.50 in 2024)
Car: €104.70 × 2 = €209.40
Total: €395.40 - Symi (Family of 4 with teens, conventional ferry):
Tickets: €80 × 8 = €640
Car: €153.50 + €120 (discounted return) = €273.50
Total: €913.50 - Corfu (Family of 4, via Igoumenitsa):
Fuel & tolls (Athens-Igoumenitsa RT): €216
Ferry tickets: €7.50 × 8 = €60
Car: €22.50 × 2 = €45
Total: €321 - Skyros (Family of 4, via Kymi):
Fuel & tolls (Athens-Kymi RT): €47.40
Ferry tickets: €8.70 × 8 = €69.60
Car: €26 × 2 = €52
Total: €169
The cost of traveling to and from the Greek islands has been steadily rising in recent years, leaving many Greek families to face the harsh reality that their dream of a holiday on the islands is gradually slipping out of reach.
