How far in advance should I book the Kymi to Skyros ferry?

For July and August, book this route 3–6 weeks in advance. For May, June, September and October, 1–2 weeks is usually sufficient. Cabin berths on overnight ferries fill fastest — book as early as possible if you need a specific cabin class. Check the Teleporio Score before booking to identify the best departure window.

What happens if the Kymi to Skyros ferry is cancelled due to bad weather?

When a Greek ferry is cancelled due to weather, operators are required to offer a full refund or rebooking on the next available sailing. You are not entitled to compensation for consequential costs such as hotels or flights missed as a result. Always build a buffer day before any onward flight or transport connection when island-hopping in summer, particularly on routes exposed to the Meltemi wind.

What is the Beaufort scale and how does it affect the Kymi to Skyros crossing?

The Beaufort scale measures wind force from 0 (dead calm) to 12 (hurricane force). For Greek ferry travel, Beaufort 1–3 is ideal. Beaufort 4–5 means noticeable swell and possible motion sickness on smaller vessels. Beaufort 6–7 causes delays and cancellations on catamarans and hydrofoils. Beaufort 8 and above grounds most island ferry services completely. Teleporio’s Beaufort score factors current and forecast conditions into every route recommendation.

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Kymi to Skyros Ferry Guide

Plan the Kymi to Skyros ferry. 2-hour crossing to the most remote inhabited island in the Aegean. Ponies, Rupert Brooke's grave and George's Skyros guide.

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The Kymi to Skyros Crossing

Skyros Shipping Co. (Lykomides Ferries) conventional car ferry from Kymi port (east coast of Euboea island) to Linaria (Skyros's main port on the sheltered west coast); the only regular ferry connection to Skyros, which lies east of the main Sporades chain in the northern Aegean

The crossing takes approximately 2 hours. 1–2 departures daily in summer; 1 daily or less in winter; Skyros is genuinely isolated and schedules should be confirmed before travel

Sea Conditions and Beaufort Exposure

the crossing from Kymi to Skyros passes the open northern Aegean between Euboea and the island — medium to high Beaufort exposure depending on conditions; northern Aegean gales can disrupt service for 24–48 hours; building a buffer day into any Skyros itinerary is strongly recommended

Skyros is accessible year-round by ferry but the service is minimal in winter; the famous Skyros Carnival (Apokries, February–March) is one of Greece's most extraordinary folk festivals — book accommodation and ferries well in advance for the Carnival period

Booking and Tickets

tickets available at Kymi port or from the ferry operator website; Kymi port is reached from Athens by KTEL Eviasbus from Liossion terminal (2.5–3 hours); Skyros Airport (SKU) has twice-weekly Sky Express connections to Athens if the ferry is disrupted

Arrival

Linaria port is a small sheltered harbour on Skyros's west side — the main Chora village is 10 km away by road; local bus meets most ferries; the dramatically situated Chora with its kastro (Byzantine/Venetian castle) is the island's main settlement