Ferry to Crete
Every crossing in one place
Ferry to Crete
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Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Hellenic Seaways operate the ferries to Crete.
Ferries to Crete sail around 55 times daily and up to 170 times weekly. Ferry times can vary by season. Use our Deal Finder for the most up to date sailing times and compare ticket prices.
There are 5 ferry ports in Crete. The most popular port in Crete is Heraklion ferry port with around 132 weekly sailings.
Athens (Piraeus) Heraklion (Crete) ferry trips run approximately 3 times daily and up to 21 times weekly, with a duration of 9 hours 30 minutes. Athens (Piraeus) Heraklion ferries cost on average around $373. Exclusive of booking fees.
The Santorini (Thira) to Heraklion ferry operates approximately 8 times weekly, with a sailing time of 1 hour 40 minutes. The average price of a Santorini (Thira) Heraklion ferry is around $162. 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 September 26.
Cars are allowed on ferries to Crete. You can travel with a car on the ferry to Crete with Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Hellenic Seaways. View our Deal Finder to see the latest car ferry prices.
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.
Book a ferry to Crete and manage your booking online with Direct Ferries. Use our Deal Finder and compare tickets for the best ferry ticket prices.
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