Ferry to Crete

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Ferry to Crete

Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets provide ferries to Crete.

Crete Ferry Times

There are about 55 daily sailings and up to 188 weekly sailings to Crete. Ferry schedules can vary by season. Use our Deal Finder for the most up to date sailing times and compare tickets.

Crete Ferry Ports

There are 5 ferry ports in Crete. The most popular port in Crete is Heraklion ferry port with around 151 weekly sailings.

Santorini (Thira) to Heraklion Ferry

Santorini (Thira) ferries sail approximately 9 times weekly, with a sailing time of 1 hour 35 minutes. Santorini (Thira) Heraklion ferries cost around $297 on average. Exclusive of booking fees.

Athens (Piraeus) to Heraklion Ferry

The Athens (Piraeus) Heraklion (Crete) ferries about 5 times daily and up to 34 times weekly, with a crossing time of 9 hours 25 minutes. Athens (Piraeus) Heraklion ferries cost around $352 on average. Exclusive of booking fees. 

Prices will vary depending on various booking factors such as the number of passengers, vehicle type and season. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.

Can I take a car on the ferry to Crete?

Yes, cars are allowed on ferries to Crete. Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets offer car ferries to Crete. View our Deal Finder to see the latest car ferry prices.

Ferry Prices and Offers for ferries to Crete 

The price of a ferry to Crete can vary by route, operator and season. We recommend booking in advance to get the best ferry deals and availability.

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