Naxos – Heraklion
Ferries to Crete
Naxos – Heraklion
Ferries to Crete
Depending on the season their are about 9 weekly sailings between Naxos and Heraklion. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Naxos to Heraklion, SeaJets & Blue Star Ferries.Naxos Heraklion ferries take around 3 hours 20 minutes. The ferry costs between $177 and $692, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Naxos to Heraklion.
The earliest Naxos Heraklion ferry typically departs Naxos at about 13:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 15:00.
Ferries from Naxos to Heraklion sail in around 3 hours 20 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 2 hours 55 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 9 weekly sailings from Naxos to Heraklion provided by SeaJets & Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
SeaJets provide 7 sailings weekly. Blue Star Ferries provide 3 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Naxos to Heraklion typically range between $177* and $692*. On average the Naxos Heraklion ferry is $355*. The cheapest Naxos Heraklion ferry prices start from $177*. The average price for a foot passenger is $353*. The average price for a car is $644*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Naxos to Heraklion is approximately 111 miles (179km) or 97 nautical miles.
Yes, Naxos Heraklion ferries allow cars onboard with SeaJets between Naxos and Heraklion. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Naxos and Heraklion use our Deal Finder.
SeaJets allow foot passengers on Naxos Heraklion ferries.
SeaJets allow pets on ferries from Naxos to Heraklion. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Naxos - Crete (Heraklion) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | SeaJets | |
| Average Price | A$339* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 23m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 55m | |
| First Ferry | 13:55 | |
| Distance | 96 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The Greek island of Naxos is part of the Cyclades group of islands that lie in the Aegean Sea. Naxos City, or Chora, is the island's largest town and capital and is built amphitheatrically on the island's west coast. It is also home to one of the biggest ports in the Aegean Sea. The town is popular with tourists and as a result there are many bars, restaurants and cafes to cater for them. The small island of Palatia, which extends from the mainland of Naxos, is the town's emblem. Located on the small island is Portara, which is a monument resembling a door standing alone, without any walls attached to either side. A visit to Portara is advisable, especially after your swim, whilst the sun is setting.
The island is also well known for its food and for producing the famous Naxian potatoes, wine, Kitron liquor productions and the popular cheese called Graviera. There are many restaurants located throughout the island serving local produce to the many tourists who visit.
From the island's port ferries depart to Piraeus (Athens) and to the other islands in the Cyclades.
Located on the Greek island of Crete, Heraklion is the island's largest city and is one of the main urban centres in Greece. The city can trace its history back to at least the 9th century AD when its development began and then later came under the influence of the Arabs, the Venetians and the Ottomans. Popular sites in the city with tourists include the fortification walls that are essentially the boundary of the old city. These were first built by the Arabs and then reinforced by the Venetians. From the seven bastions, only the Martinengo bastion survives to this day and is where visitors will find the tomb of the renowned writer N. Kazantzakis, overlooking the city. The city was also a venue during the 2004 Olympic Games, and hosted games of the football tournament.
Located in the city's old port, visitors can still see the vaulted tarsanades where ships used to be built and also the 16th century Koule Fortress. From the port, ferries depart to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also ferry services to the Greek mainland port of Piraeus.
