This Google map image shows Delos island’s location between Mykonos, right, and Rinia, left. Mykonos offers the closest and most convenient access to Delos, with ferry service from the Mykonos Town harbour
[Editor’s Note: Please see my Visiting Delos in 2016 post for current Delos information, including new ferry ticket prices and new fees for admission to the Delos archaeological site.]
Getting there from Mykonos: It’s relatively easy to reach Delos from Mykonos, which just happens to be the closest populated island.
Every day except Monday, when Delos is closed to the public, excursion boats depart the Mykonos Town harbour in the morning, and return in the early to mid-afternoon. Three different boats — the Delos Express, the Margarita and the Orca — offer round trips that typically depart at 9, 10 and 11 a.m., and return from Delos at 12:15, 1:30 and 3 p.m. I say “typically,” because the service depends upon both the season and demand. In May 2011, for instance, boats departed Mykonos only at 9 and 10, and returned at 12:15 and 3. In extremely windy or stormy weather, the boats might be cancelled altogether. You don’t have to return on the same boat that took you to Delos; you’re free to select whichever returning boat you prefer.
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January 27, 2013 at 2:16 pm
I want know if exists hotels in delos islands, thanks
January 28, 2013 at 9:28 am
Sorry, but there are no hotels on Delos. You’ll have to stay at a hotel on Mykonos.
July 28, 2013 at 10:50 am
We will be travel in Greece in mid October. Is it possible to tour Delos from Mykonos on either October 16th or 17th? If so, what is the best way to arrange it?
Thank you.
July 30, 2013 at 8:23 am
There should be at least one return ferry trip to Delos each day — depending upon the weather.
Check on the schedule as soon as you arrive at Mykonos. Your hotel reception will be able to call an appropriate travel agency to get this information for you. Or, if you are in Mykonos Town early in the morning, go directly to the Delos ferry dock to check times and ticket information.
The boats leave from a jetty near the Mykonos Town Hall.
January 2, 2014 at 1:52 pm
Great info on Delos. Thank you! The pictures and explanation – very helpful indeed.
March 24, 2014 at 11:16 am
Dear sir/madam,
Please could you help me. We have booked flights to and from Mykonos from the UK. We have accommodation in Paros. we are getting the ferry from Mykonos to Paros on 19 July 2014. However we need to get from Paros to Mykonos to fly at 13.45 on 26 July. Can you tell me of any early ferries. We need to leave Paros at 10am I think to arrive at airport at 11.45. I have searched but not found any? How else could we get to Paros if not?
Thanks
Matt Keddie.
March 25, 2014 at 2:57 pm
Check openseas.gr or gtp.gr for ferry times and availability
July 22, 2015 at 11:43 pm
Great post with so much helpful information and images – thanks!
July 26, 2015 at 10:13 pm
You said “Every day except Monday, when Delos is closed to the public,”, but other sites said Monday is still open for ferry and Delos Archeological Site. Which is true?
July 27, 2015 at 8:41 am
You were reading an old post written when Delos was closed Mondays. Starting in 2014, Delos has been open 7 days per week with ferry service provided 7 days per week. I reported on that change at the very top of the article to which you posted your question. I also included a link to this post: https://mygreecetravelblog.com/2014/04/02/visiting-delos-will-be-easier-this-summer-with-sunday-openings-longer-hours-extra-ferries/
August 2, 2015 at 9:31 am
Can you tell me:
1. where the NCL cruise dock, old or new port?
2. It seems that all Delos ferry leaves at old port. How to get to old port from cruise port and how long?
3. I was told there are ferries to Delos leave from cruise port and come back to port near the town. So there are significant time saving. NCL arrives at 8:00 am and depart at 3:00 pm.
Thanks
August 2, 2015 at 12:59 pm
You will have to ask NCL where the ship will dock. It’s probably at the New Port, but it can handle only a couple of cruise ships, and on days there are five or more ships at Mykonos some anchor near Mykonos Town and tender people ashore. The good news is that if you tender, you will arrive right at the same pier where the Delos ferries depart. If your ship docks at the New Port, you can take the Mykonos SeaBus to the Old Port — very short boat ride operated by the same company that runs the Delos ferries.
September 4, 2016 at 4:31 pm
Can we visit Delos by sailingyacht (43 ft)? We will be there september 29 or 30. I know that it is prohibited to stay overnight and that Delos closes at 15.00 hours.