Thessaloniki has a beautiful waterfront but nowhere to swim. However, just across the Thermaic Gulf are the beach communities of Peraia and Neoi Epivates, popular with locals and foreigners alike. It’s not Halkidiki, but nice enough if you just need a day to unwind from the city and don’t have a car. Getting to them by bus, though, can be a bit slow, especially if traffic is bad. Luckily, there are two ferry companies, Karavakia and Poseidon Waterways (Service Suspended) that shuttle bathers between Thessaloniki and the beaches daily. Poseidon Waterways also continues on slightly farther to Agia Triada (Service Suspended).
You can take either ferry from the White Tower or the Port of Thessaloniki at the end of the pier just past the Kitchen Bar (a lovely place to have a freddo espresso while you wait).
Boats are now leaving generally from the port first (unless otherwise noted below) before stopping at the White Tower. On weekends and holidays its a good idea to come early so that you are assured a ticket.
The trip costs €5 and takes about 50 minutes. You can also buy 10 trips in advance for €25. Below is the complete schedule for both ferry companies:
From White Tower / Port of Thessaloniki
09:30 – Karavakia
12:00 – Karavakia
14:30 – Karavakia
17:00 – Karavakia
19:15 – Karavakia
From Neoi Epivates / Peraia
10:45 – Karavakia
13:15 – Karavakia
15:45 – Karavakia
18:00 – Karavakia
20:20 – Karavakia
What month does the ferry stop going to the beaches from thessaloniki
The current schedule should be accurate through September. They may have limited service in the winter months. I think it depends on demand. I will update the schedule if there are any changes.
Does ferrys run in october. Actualy from 11 to 13 october?
Hi Dejan,
Yes, the ferries should be operating on those dates.
Thanks
Is the Price for round trip?
Hi Nikolche,
No that’s just one way. But there is a student discount (€3).
Hey there,
Does ferrys run in November. Actualy from 3 to 6 November?
Thank you
Hi Ben,
Most likely yes, but it will depend on the weather and demand.They may also scale back the number of departures. I’ll update this page if I hear of any changes to the schedule.
Hi Ben,
Just received confirmation that the ferries are shutting down for the Winter, so there will be no service in November.
Sorry,
The Travelingi
Is ferry from peraia to thessaloniki for 10.11
Hi Gabriela,
Unfortunately, no. The ferries have shutdown for the winter.
Hi, is there an exact date when the ferries resume service after winter? Thanks
Hi Josh,
Unfortunately, it depends on the weather. They should begin service sometime in April, though.
Does ferrys run in may. From 15 to 18 may?
Thanks
Does ferrys run in october. Actualy from 11 to 13 october?
Hi Ljupka,
The ferries should be running in May but may not be running in October. It depends on weather and demand.