We at Madro Travel Skopelos Greece, have over two decades' worth of experience in making travel arrangements for clients to and from Skopelos, whichever way you decide you would like to get here.
BY BOAT:
Flying Dolphin/Flying Cat - Hellenic Seaways (hydrofoils and catamarans)
These depart all year round from the mainland ports of Aghios Constantinos which lies approximately 260 kms north of Athens, and from the more northern city of Volos.
There are also inter-island connections between Alonissos and Skiathos.
Flying Dolphins are for foot passengers only, and are a fast way to travel to and from Skopelos - journey time is usually half that of the ferry boats.
All the Flying Dolphins and catamarans are non-smoking throughout.
There are WC facilities on board.
Children aged 5-10 years inclusive, travel at approximately half price, whilst children up to age 5 years travel free of charge.
Skopelos ferry boat - Hellenic Seaways
The Express Skiathos is servicing the Volos route throughout the season.
It can take both cars and foot passengers. There is a cafe-bar on board serving drinks and snacks, WC facilities and plenty of open deck space.
Speed Cat 1 - Hellas Speed Cat (High Speed Catamaran ferry)
Speed Cat operates the high speed catamaran Speed Cat 1, and offers daily high speed ferry service from the port of Volos to the islands of Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonnisos and to Aghios Kostantinos on the mainland. Speed Cats are for foot passengers only and are much bigger than the Dolphins. You cannot travel outside the cabins.
NEL line ferry - ANEK LINES
NEL Lines is currently the leading Greek car passenger ferry for all destinations in the North-eastern Aegean. The ship Panagia Thalassini sails from Limnos, Alonissos, Skopelos, Skiathos and Volos; Volos, Skiathos, Skopelos, Skiathos, Volos; and Lavrio, Mesta, Psara, Ag Eustratios, Limnos.
Restaurants and bars, retail shops and internet access corners are available on board.
From Athens:
BY ROAD AND SEA:
There is a shuttle coach provided, which departs from central Athens, up to the port of Aghios Constantinos.
The coach departs approximately 3.5-4 hours prior to departures of the flying dolphins and ferryboats. Places should be reserved at the same time as making ferry/dolphin ticket reservations.
In Athens, it departs from the Alkyon office which is located at Kaningos Square/Akadimias Street.
There is usually a stop en route for drinks/snacks.
BY AIR:
Internal flights from Athens to Skiathos through Olympic Airways run throughout the year. The flight time is 40 minutes, departing from Eleftherios Venizelos airport.
Tickets for this service should be made directly over the Internet.
We are able to make reservations for Flying Dolphin tickets and ferry boats for journeys from mainland ports to Skopelos and vice versa, for a small fee.