Ferryhopper, explained
Ferryhopper is a popular platform for booking ferries in Greece, Italy, Spain, Croatia and beyond. Here's how it works — and the alternatives.
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What it is
Ferryhopper is a ferry search and booking aggregator. Instead of visiting each operator's website, you search a route once and see the available crossings, times and operators together — handy for island-hopping where several companies share a region.
What it covers
Strong coverage of Greece (the Cyclades, Crete, the Dodecanese), plus Italy, Spain, Croatia and other Mediterranean countries. You can chain several legs together for a multi-island trip.
The alternatives
- Direct Ferries — a large global aggregator covering thousands of routes worldwide, useful when your trip spans more than the Mediterranean.
- Operator direct — booking with Blue Star, SeaJets, Jadrolinija and others can be worth it for loyalty perks or last-minute changes.
Our take
Use an aggregator to compare, then book whichever gives the best time and price. We link to Direct Ferries below because it covers the widest set of routes in one search.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ferryhopper?
- Ferryhopper is an online platform that lets you search and book ferries across Greece, Italy, Spain, Croatia and other countries in one place, instead of booking with each operator separately.
- Is Ferryhopper the only option?
- No. Direct Ferries is another large aggregator covering thousands of routes worldwide, and you can usually book directly with the operator too. It is worth comparing before you book.
- Is it cheaper to book direct?
- Prices are typically the same as the operator; aggregators earn a small commission. The value is comparing routes, times and operators side by side in one search.