Heraklion Diafani Ferry

The Heraklion Diafani ferry route connects Crete with Dodecanese Islands. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Blue Star Ferries. The crossing operates up to 1 times each week with sailing durations from around 7 hours 50 minutes.

Heraklion Diafani sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

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How long is the ferry from Heraklion to Diafani?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Heraklion to Diafani is approximately 7h 50m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

How much is the ferry from Heraklion to Diafani?

The average price of a ferry from Heraklion to Diafani is approximately 59 €. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Heraklion to Diafani can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Heraklion to Diafani?

There is 1 ferry operator for Heraklion to Diafani and this is

Blue Star Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Heraklion to Diafani?

Ferries from Heraklion to Diafani 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.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Heraklion to Diafani?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger onboard the ferries from Heraklion to Diafani with

Blue Star Ferries

Can you take your car on the ferry from Heraklion to Diafani?

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Heraklion to Diafani with the following operators

Blue Star Ferries

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Heraklion to Diafani?

Unfortunately, pets are not permitted onboard this ferry service so please look for alternative routes which accommodate pets.

How far is Diafani from Heraklion?

Heraklion to Diafani is approximately 126 nautical miles distance apart.

Heraklion Guide

The Greek city of Heraklion is the capital and largest city on the island of Crete. A popular visitor attraction near the city is Knossos, which is around 5 km from Heraklion. This important archaeological site was the Palace of King Minos and home to the Minotaur, if legend is to be believed. The palace was built over the remains of a former Neolithic settlement in around 1900 BC.

An important attraction in the city itself is the Archaeological Museum which can be found on one corner of the central Eleftherias Square, in a converted power station. The museum collects and displays many artefacts from Knossos, Archanes, Phaestos, Zakros and many other important archaeological sites on the island. The museum's collection spans several thousand years and includes the Phaestos disc, classic Hellenic and Roman sculptures, frescos, jewellery, wall paintings and pottery.

Visitors to Heraklion can take a ferry from the port, which is important for both passenger services and cargo, to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also daily sailings to the mainland port of Piraeus.

Diafani Guide

The Greek town and port of Diafani is located on the island of Karpathos which is located in the southern part of the Dodecanese group of islands, between the islands of Crete and Rhodes. As the second largest of the Dodecanese islands, Karpathos extends to a surface area of around 300 sq. km and its terrain is characterised by mountains, the highest peak being Kali Limni and 1,214 meters above sea level. On the slopes of the mountains are springs, vineyards, forests of Pine, olive trees and many other varieties of fruit trees. A popular tourist site on the island are the rock caves that are home to the Mediterranean seal which can is supposedly the only place they can be found along with Kastelorizo. The island's first inhabitant, according to mythology, was Iapetos, the son of Uranus and Gaea (Sky and Earth).

The island can trace its history back to the Neolithic Age and is closely linked with the history of Rhodes and the other islands of the Dodecanese. The island's character has been strongly influenced by those who have conquered it including the Francs, the Turks and the Italians.