Sitia Santorini (Thira) Ferry

The Sitia Santorini (Thira) ferry route connects Crete with Cyclades Islands and is currently operated by 2 ferry companies. The Anek Lines service runs up to 2 times per week with a sailing duration of around 10 hours 15 minutes while the Blue Star Ferries service runs up to 1 times per week with a duration from 5 hours 55 minutes.

So that’s a combined 3 sailings on offer per week on the Sitia Santorini (Thira) route between Crete and Cyclades Islands. Compare now and get the best fare at the time that you want to travel.

Sitia to Santorini (Thira) Ferry Alternatives

- Heraklion to Santorini (Thira)

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Crete to Cyclades Islands page.

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How long is the ferry from Sitia to Thira?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Sitia to Thira is approximately 8h 05m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

Which ferry companies operate between Sitia to Thira?

There are currently 2 popular ferry operators travelling from Sitia to Thira. The following operators that provide this service are

Anek Lines
Blue Star Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Sitia to Thira?

Ferries from Sitia to Thira are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

Sitia Guide

The port town of Sita is located on the Greek island of Crete which lies in the Aegean Sea. On the island, Sita is to the east of Agios Nikolaos and to the north east of Lerapetra. The town is generally not much visited by tourists and is not particularly well developed and can trace its history back to Minoan times. Excavations have been unearthed in the neighbouring site of Petras which date back to the end of the Neolithic period, 3,000 BC through to the Bronze Age, 3,000 - 1,050 BC. In support of the Petras findings, excavations at other archaeological sites on the island, such as Itanos and Mochlos, have found artefacts from Minoan times. Petras has, over its history, also been under the control of the Venetians who used it as a base for their eastern Mediterranean operations. The site was destroyed by an earthquake in 1508, and again by pirates in 1538 and by the Venetians in 1651.

The port at Sitia connects Sitia and eastern Crete with several other Greek islands as well as with the port of Piraeus on the Greek mainland. The town also has a marina which accommodates smaller fishing boats and yachts.

Santorini (Thira) Guide

The Greek island of Santorini is one of the Cyclades group of islands that lies in the south Aegean Sea. The island has very much been shaped by its volcanic past which has created a rather unusual landscape in places. A popular site on the island is the water filled 'Caldera' crater and is surrounded by a wall of colourful cliffs which are packed full of charming houses. The island is also known for its lovely beaches, its busy port, its archaeological finds and the wonderful sunsets which are best viewed from the village of Oia, on the island's northernmost tip.

The island's beaches are distinctive in that they are mainly made up of dark volcanic sands, which can get very hot during the summer, and therefore a sun lounger or towel are an essential piece of kit. The best beaches tend to be located around the eastern coastline and always popular is the stretch found at Perissa. However, a little to the south is Perivolos Beach which is also lovely as is Red Beach which is close to ancient Akrotiri, where the red cliffs are hard to miss.