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St Anastasia Island ferry: schedule and departures from Burgas

Everything you need for a half-day trip to the only inhabited island on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast.

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.