Regional operators
Maistros Santorini
Maistros Santorini is the passenger-ferry brand of the Boatman Union of Santorini (Greek: Enosi Lemvouchon Santorinis), based in Messaria on Santorini. The company has been active in scheduled passenger services since 2015 with a single fast vessel that connects Santorini with the smaller Cyclades islands of Folegandros, Ios, Sikinos and Anafi. The same union also operates around 20 boats that tender cruise passengers from the Bay of Fira to shore.
Key facts
- Operator
- Boatman Union of Santorini (Enosi Lemvouchon Santorinis)
- Active since
- 2015 (scheduled passenger ferry)
- Headquarters
- Messaria, Santorini, Greece
- Fleet
- 1 fast passenger vessel (Maistros Santorini, also branded Santorini)
- Vessel specs
- 28.20 m length, 27 knots, 200 passengers
- Vehicles
- Not carried (foot passengers only)
- Service area
- Southern Cyclades short crossings
- Free luggage
- 1 carry-on plus 1 personal item, up to 40 kg
Top Maistros Santorini routes on SimpleFerry
- Santorini → Folegandros
- Santorini → Ios
- Santorini → Sikinos
- Santorini → Anafi
- Ios → Sikinos → Folegandros (chained)
- Anafi → Santorini
Fleet and onboard experience
The single passenger vessel was built in 2015 and is named for the Maistros wind that blows across the Aegean. It is 28.20 metres long, 5.80 metres wide and cruises at 27 knots, carrying up to 200 passengers. The ship is foot-passenger only, there is no vehicle deck. Crossings are short (30 minutes to 90 minutes depending on destination), so amenities are limited to seating, restrooms and basic comfort. Maistros Santorini is the most reliable way to reach Anafi from Santorini, since few of the larger Cyclades operators include Anafi on their summer schedules.
Booking, check-in and luggage on SimpleFerry
Tickets booked through SimpleFerry are issued as e-tickets. Boarding closes 30 minutes before departure. Vehicles are not carried on this service. Travellers with cars should book a separate Ro-Pax operator (such as Blue Star Ferries) to reach Santorini and use Maistros Santorini for foot-passenger inter-island hopping. Free luggage allowance is one carry-on bag plus one personal item, with a combined weight up to 40 kg. There is no charge for hand luggage.
Pet policy
Pets are accepted on the outside deck only, on a leash and wearing a muzzle. Pet documentation is required at boarding.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take a car on Maistros Santorini?
No. The vessel is foot-passenger only. Travellers with vehicles need a Ro-Pax service such as Blue Star Ferries on the same Cyclades routes.
What discounts are available?
Infants (0-4) travel free, children (5-12) receive 50% off, Greek public-university students get 50%.
Why is this the recommended way to reach Anafi?
Anafi has only a small port and few year-round services. Maistros Santorini runs scheduled crossings from Santorini that connect well with most morning Piraeus-Santorini arrivals.
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