Ferries from
Crete to Cyclades Islands
Ferries from
Crete to Cyclades Islands
Ferries from Crete to Cyclades Islands are available with 3 operators. There are 28 ferry routes. Ferries from Heraklion to Santorini (Thira) and Heraklion to Naxos are popular ferry trips from Crete to Cyclades Islands. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Crete to Cyclades Islands sail approximately 100 times per week and are provided by Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets.
Crete to Cyclades Islands ferry time ranges between 1 hour 35 minutes and 11 hours 20 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship.
The fastest ferry from Crete to Cyclades Islands is in 1 hour 35 minutes on the Heraklion to Santorini (Thira) ferry with SeaJets.
Yes, you can travel on a car ferry from Crete to Cyclades Islands with Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets.
The distance between Crete and Cyclades Islands is 68 miles (109km) and 59 nautical miles.
Crete to Cyclades Islands ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Heraklion to Santorini (Thira) ferry ferry sails approximately 10 times weekly with a crossing time of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Heraklion to Naxos ferry ferries sail about 7 times weekly with a sailing time of 3 hours.
For the best ferry offers, we recommend booking in advance for the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts.
Book and compare Crete Cyclades Islands ferry tickets, operators, timetables and prices using our Deal Finder.
| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From HeraklionCrete |
To Thira (Santorini)Cyclades Islands |
Average price£80.76 | |
From HeraklionCrete |
To NaxosCyclades Islands |
Average price£173.96 | |
From HeraklionCrete |
To ParosCyclades Islands |
Average price£168.79 |
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Crete is the largest island in Greece situated in the southern Aegean Sea, boasting a wealth of gorgeous harbours, beaches and hilltop towns. Not only is the natural landscape filled with stunning backdrops, the wonderfully unique culture, cuisine and history are inescapable too. You’ll come across awe-inspiring palaces, Renaissance buildings and picturesque Venetian ruins. Or you may spot some locals performing Cretan dances and playing music using stringed instruments called lyres and laoutos, offering a Greek island experience like no other. Crete has a number of excellent ferry ports along its north coast, and, thanks to its location in the southern Aegean, offers numerous routes to the other Greek islands and Athens to the north. This makes Crete an excellent departure point for exploring both the country’s mainland and many beautiful islands.
The Cyclades are an archipelago in Greece, southeast of the mainland in the Aegean Sea, containing just thirty three inhabited islands from a total of two hundred and twenty. Quintessentially Greek, this is arguably the best selection of islands in the Aegean. Standing out from the crowd are Mykonos and Santorini, earning international stardom with their white-washed villages, glistening waters, rugged coastlines and jumping nightlife. Uninhabited, the centrally located Delos is the supposed birthplace of Apollo, boasting intricate mosaics and breath-taking monuments of antiquity. They offer everything you would expect from this beautiful part of the world; so depending on where you step off the ferry, you can hike glorious trails, relax on fine beaches or indulge in fresh, classic Greek dishes. The demand for ferries in Greece is incredibly high, resulting in top-quality services and frequent sailings to and from many destinations. The Cyclades are no different, with regular ferry routes from numerous islands, within the archipelago, and from ports on the mainland, including Piraeus in Athens.
