Athens to Heraklion Ferries
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How to get from Athens to Heraklion by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Athens to Heraklion ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Athens to Heraklion is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Athens to Heraklion can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Athens to Heraklion ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.
With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets. This way you can find the best price for a Athens Heraklion ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or Aigaion Pelagos ships offer onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited mobility.
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Athens to Heraklion Ferry Information
Ferry Athens Heraklion: Price, Timetable and Duration
To travel by ferry from Athens to Heraklion, you'll find tickets ranging from $32 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $270 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Athens-Heraklion route is $112. The average ferry crossing time from Athens to Heraklion is 9 hrs. 46 min. The slowest ferries will take 11 hrs. 9 min to reach Heraklion, while the fastest boats will reach Heraklion in 8 hrs. 45 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Athens at 09:00. The last ferry to Heraklion leaves Athens at 21:00.
Why take a ferry from Athens to Heraklion ?
Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Athens to Heraklion ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Heraklion. Here are 3 reasons why we think Athens to Heraklion ferry is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Athens and Heraklion?
If you're looking to travel between Athens and Heraklion by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or Aigaion Pelagos who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry companies on this route and their departure times here.
Where do the ferries leave from in Athens? Where do the boats arrive in Heraklion?
Port of departure in Athens
Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or Aigaion Pelagos ferries depart for Heraklion from the following ports in Athens:
Port of arrival in Heraklion
Aigaion Pelagos, Blue Star Ferries, Superfast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Minoan Lines ships arrive in Heraklion from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Athens to Heraklion, it will take you at least 7 hrs. to cover the 199 mi between Athens and Heraklion.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Athens and Heraklion in winter) and the ferry company (Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries and Aigaion Pelagos). There are currently 11 crossings a week between Athens and Heraklion.
There are 6 ferry companies operating between Athens and Heraklion: Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries and Aigaion Pelagos.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Superfast Ferries.
Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Superfast Ferries on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and safely on our partner's website.
If you want to change or cancel your Athens Heraklion ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are not refundable or changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.
During your crossing between Athens and Heraklion, you will travel 199 mi.
To go by boat from Athens to Heraklion, you can find prices ranging from $32 for the lowest, to $270 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $112.
The first ferry leaves Athens at 09:00 for Heraklion.
The last ferry to Heraklion from Athens usually departs at 21:00.
Your experience of the Athens to Heraklion crossing
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Athens-Heraklion crossing is like. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets ferry cruise, we explain here the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Athens to disembarking in Heraklion. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Athens and Heraklion.
Ready for boarding in Athens
Before you start your Athens Heraklion ferry cruise, here are a few steps to embark:
- Presentation at the port of Athens / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with your Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or Aigaion Pelagos company) before the actual departure time of the ship to arrive at the Athens ferry terminal. After this period, the company has the right to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Athens Heraklion crossing / Go to the Aigaion Pelagos, Blue Star Ferries, Superfast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Minoan Lines counter at the Athens ferry terminal to check in with your passport or ID card and your reservation number. By car, the process is the same but is done directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
- Boarding the ship to Heraklion / From the Athens ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcasted. If you are traveling by car, Aigaion Pelagos, Blue Star Ferries, Superfast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Minoan Lines staff will give you instructions to board and park your vehicle on the ship.
On board the ferry Athens Heraklion
During the crossing, each person can take advantage of the services available on the Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or Aigaion Pelagos ship as they see fit. Some travelers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and stores.
The arrival of the ferry in Heraklion
You will finally find some information for the arrival of the boat in Heraklion:
- Approaching Heraklion harbor / You will be allowed to access the garage only when the boat is docked. There is no point in rushing. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Heraklion harbor from the deck of the boat.
- Vacate your cabin. / If you have traveled from Athens to Heraklion in the comfort of a cabin, you will have to vacate your cabin about half an hour before the arrival time in Heraklion.
- Leaving the ship and discovering Heraklion / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at the port of Heraklion can give you a check. Finally, your stay in Heraklion begins in earnest!
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