Igoumenitsa is the big mainland port of Epirus, better known as the gateway for ferries to Corfu and across the Adriatic to Italy, but it also runs a quieter, shorter service south to Paxos. The crossing hugs the Ionian coastline before striking out for the island, and because it is sheltered for most of its length it tends to sit comfortably even when the open sea beyond is choppier. Check the schedule box above for the latest confirmed sailing dates before you plan around it.
Departures are busiest in high summer, when boats run more than once a day; outside that peak you'll find a thinner but still dependable timetable. If you're travelling in the shoulder months, it's worth glancing at the monthly table below and confirming the day's sailings against the box above, since frequency eases off as the season quietens.
Kerkyra Lines is the faster option when it's running, useful if you're short on time or making a same-day return. Kerkyra Seaways takes the longer road but is a solid backup when the quicker sailing doesn't fit your plans.
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