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Travelling with Pets in Naxos
🇬🇷Naxos, Greece·Updated 19 June 2026
Getting to Naxos means a ferry, and the local KTEL buses link Chora to the main beaches and villages. Both have clear pet rules: dogs travel in a carrier or kennel on ferries, and small dogs in a closed crate on buses, at the driver's discretion. In the summer heat, a rental car with air-conditioning is the easiest and most comfortable way to move a dog around the island.
| Mode | Policy | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry (Blue Star Ferries) | Dogs travel in three ways: a pet-friendly cabin, the onboard pet kennels, or your own carrier. Pets must stay in their carrier or kennel for the crossing. During boarding and disembarking, dogs must be leashed and muzzled. A valid pet health card or EU passport is required. | 💡 Book a pet cabin or kennel space at the time of booking. They are limited and sell out on summer Piraeus-Naxos crossings. |
| High-speed Ferry (SeaJets) | High-speed catamarans accept pets only in an approved closed carrier kept with the owner; there are no pet cabins or open deck kennels. Small dogs under roughly 10 kg are easiest. Larger dogs are better suited to the slower Blue Star ferries with kennels. | 💡 For a large dog, choose a Blue Star sailing over a SeaJets high-speed catamaran for the kennel and pet-cabin options. |
| Local Bus (KTEL Naxos) | Small dogs are allowed in a secure closed crate (around 50x40x35 cm for intercity routes), at the driver's discretion and depending on how full the bus is. The owner must carry the pet's health booklet, and a maximum of two pets per bus applies. Large dogs are generally not accepted. | 💡 The KTEL station is on the Chora harbour front. Call +30 22850 22291 and avoid packed peak-beach departures with a crate. |
Getting around the island
Ferry schedules and pet cabin/kennel bookings: bluestarferries.com and seajets.com. KTEL Naxos buses run from the Chora harbour-front station to Agios Prokopios, Agia Anna, Plaka, and inland villages; call +30 22850 22291 for the seasonal timetable. For a dog, a rental car is by far the most flexible and heat-safe option, and many local agencies in Chora accept pets in the vehicle. Taxis can be arranged through the Chora rank, but confirm the driver accepts a dog when you book.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take my dog on the ferry to Naxos?
Yes. Blue Star Ferries carry dogs in pet cabins, onboard kennels, or your own carrier, and you must keep the dog leashed and muzzled during boarding. High-speed SeaJets catamarans accept only small dogs in a closed carrier kept with you. Always book pet space in advance for summer crossings.
Are dogs allowed on Naxos buses?
Small dogs are allowed on KTEL buses in a secure closed crate, at the driver's discretion and subject to a two-pet limit per bus. Carry the pet's health booklet. Large dogs are generally not accepted, so a rental car is the better choice.
What is the easiest way to travel around Naxos with a dog?
A rental car with air-conditioning. It avoids the heat, the crate rules, and the driver's discretion of buses, and lets you reach quieter beaches and the cooler inland valleys on your own schedule.
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