Ferries from
Cyclades Islands to Crete
Ferries from
Cyclades Islands to Crete
Ferries from Cyclades Islands to Crete are available with 3 operators. There are 26 ferry routes. Ferries from Santorini (Thira) to Heraklion and Paros to Heraklion are popular ferry trips from Cyclades Islands to Crete. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Cyclades Islands to Crete sail approximately 125 times per week and are available with Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets.
The ferry from Cyclades Islands to Crete takes between 1 hour 35 minutes and 10 hours 20 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship that you choose.
The fastest ferry from Cyclades Islands to Crete is on the Santorini (Thira) ferry with SeaJets in 1 hour 35 minutes.
Yes, there are car ferries available from Cyclades Islands to Crete with Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets.
There are approximately 68 miles (109km) and 59 nautical miles between Cyclades Islands and Crete.
The price of a ferry from Cyclades Islands to Crete can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Santorini (Thira) to Heraklion ferry ferry sails approximately 10 times weekly with a crossing time of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Paros to Heraklion ferry ferries sail about 7 times weekly with a sailing time of 3 hours 55 minutes.
We suggest that you book in advance to ensure that you get the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Please check out our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts available.
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| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From Thira (Santorini)Cyclades Islands |
To HeraklionCrete |
Average price$202.89 | |
From ParosCyclades Islands |
To HeraklionCrete |
Average price$224.52 | |
From NaxosCyclades Islands |
To HeraklionCrete |
Average price$224.51 |
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The Cyclades Islands are a Greek archipelago in the Aegean Sea, southeast of the mainland. Whether you’re looking for an action-packed adventure, romantic retreat, or blissful getaway, the Cyclades have it all. Also, not only are they stunningly beautiful, they deliver on the cultural front too, boasting flourishing food scenes and a rich history. You’re never short of fascinating things to see either. Delos is the legendary birthplace of Greek deities Apollo and Artemis and claims many archaeological sites while the world-renowned beaches of Mykonos are the perfect places to unwind after a day of adventure. When it comes to exploring Greece and her islands, travelling by ferry is a quick and convenient way to get around. From the Cyclades, there is a vast network of ferry routes available to the surrounding Greek islands and the mainland, as well as numerous crossings between the Cyclades group itself.
The beautiful island of Crete is the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and the largest of the Greek islands with a population of around half a million people. Despite its thousand miles of coastline, Crete is not just about sun, sea and sand. This distinct island is full of vitality, rich in culture and with warm, hospitable people. Though well known for its seas and beaches, Crete has a very contrasting landscape. The island goes from fertile coastal plains to rugged mountains and from busy metropolitan cities to very peaceful hillside homes. As a hugely popular holiday destination, Crete features numerous types of holiday accommodation ranging from luxury hotels to apartments and camp sites. Getting a ferry to Crete is quick and easy with numerous ports of departure and crossings run by many different ferry companies from the mainland as well as from the islands of the Dodecanese and the Cyclades. Ferries run from the mainland port of Piraeus (Athens) to the 3 ports at the north side of the island all year round. The shortest and most regular ferry crossing is to the port of Heraklion in the central part of Crete’s north coast. If you are travelling to Crete from the Cyclades region, north of Crete, you can travel from up to 6 islands including Mykonos and Santorini. From the Dodecanese group, north east of Crete, there are weekly ferry connections from up to 5 islands, including Rhodes.
