The St Anastasia Island ferry leaves Magazia 1 at the Port of Burgas at 10:00, 13:30 and 17:00. The crossing takes about 30 minutes and you get roughly 2 hours on the island. Sailings are seasonal and weather-dependent — confirm on +359 88 200 4124.
Schedule and duration
- Departures
- 10:00 · 13:30 · 17:00
- Departs from
- Magazia 1, Port of Burgas
- Crossing
- about 30 minutes
- Time on the island
- about 2 hours
- Confirmation line
- +359 88 200 4124
Sailings run seasonally and are cancelled in rough seas or strong wind — call before you walk to the port.
Getting to Magazia 1
- The passenger terminal is a 10-minute walk from the Town Clock along Aleksandrovska street.
- Bus 12 stops at Port Burgas.
- Street parking nearby is inside the paid zone — see our Burgas parking guide.
What is on the island
- The St Anastasia monastery and its museum exhibition.
- The lighthouse and the rocky path circling the island.
- A restaurant looking back over Burgas Bay — book ahead in high season.
Practical tips
- Bring a hat and water; there is little shade.
- Wear shoes with grip for the stone paths.
- The last sailing returns the same day; overnight stays need a booking.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the St Anastasia ferry leave Burgas?
Sailings depart at 10:00, 13:30 and 17:00 from Magazia 1 at the Port of Burgas. They are seasonal and weather-dependent.
How long is the crossing to St Anastasia Island?
About 30 minutes each way, with roughly 2 hours ashore on the island.
Where does the boat leave from in Burgas?
From the Magazia 1 passenger terminal at the Port of Burgas, about 10 minutes on foot from the Town Clock.
How do I check if the boat is sailing today?
Call the operator on +359 88 200 4124 — sailings are cancelled in bad weather.