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Travelling with Pets in Paros
🇬🇷Paros, Greece·Updated 19 June 2026
Getting to and around Paros with a dog comes down to two things: the ferry crossing and the island's KTEL buses. Ferries from Piraeus and other Cyclades islands carry pets, but dogs must wear a muzzle and leash on the open decks and travel in designated pet cabins or kennels rather than the lounges, while the local buses only take small carrier-sized dogs at the driver's discretion.
| Mode | Policy | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry (Blue Star Ferries) | Pets travel with a reserved pet cabin or, if full, an on-board kennel. They are not allowed in standard cabins, bars, restaurants or indoor public areas. On the open deck, dogs must wear a muzzle and leash. Carry up-to-date health documents. | 💡 Book the pet cabin well ahead in summer. There are only a few per sailing and they sell out fast on the Piraeus-Paros route. |
| High-speed Ferry (SeaJets) | Pets are carried but, as on most high-speed catamarans, are kept in a designated pet area rather than the passenger cabin. On open decks dogs must wear a muzzle and leash. Reserve the pet space when booking and bring the pet passport and health book. | 💡 High-speed crossings are shorter but the pet areas are basic and exposed. For a nervous or large dog a Blue Star pet cabin is gentler. |
| Local Bus (KTEL Paros) | Only small pets up to 10 kg in a secure carrier are accepted, at the driver's discretion and subject to space, maximum two pets per bus. The animal's health book must be stamped by a vet within the last year. Assistance dogs travel without these limits. | 💡 A medium or large dog cannot use the KTEL bus. Rent a car or scooter, or use a pet-friendly taxi, to move around the island. |
| Taxi & Car Hire | Taxis are limited on Paros and accepting a dog is at the driver's discretion, so call ahead and mention the dog. A hire car is the most reliable way to reach beaches and trails with a medium or large dog. | 💡 Bring a seat cover or blanket. Hire cars and taxis expect dogs to be clean and contained, and a sandy wet dog after the beach is not always welcome. |
Useful transport links
Blue Star Ferries: bluestarferries.com. Book the conventional Piraeus-Paros ferry and reserve a pet cabin. SeaJets: seajets.gr, for high-speed Cyclades crossings with a pet space. Ferryhopper: ferryhopper.com compares routes and operators and flags pet options. KTEL Paros: ktelparou.gr for island bus schedules and the small-pet carrier rule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take my dog on the ferry to Paros?
Yes. Blue Star Ferries and SeaJets both carry pets between Piraeus or other Cyclades islands and Paros. Dogs cannot stay in standard cabins or indoor lounges, so reserve a designated pet cabin or kennel space when booking, and bring an up-to-date health book. On open decks a muzzle and leash are required.
Do dogs need a muzzle on Greek ferries?
On the open decks of Blue Star Ferries and SeaJets, yes, dogs must wear a muzzle and be on a leash, accompanied by their owner. Carry the muzzle in your bag so you have it ready for boarding and deck walks.
Can I take my dog on the KTEL bus in Paros?
Only small dogs up to 10 kg in a secure carrier, at the driver's discretion and with a maximum of two pets per bus, and the health book must be stamped within the last year. Medium and large dogs are not accepted, so rent a car or arrange a pet-friendly taxi instead.
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