Ferry travel from Cyclades Islands to Crete

Traveling by boat from Cyclades Islands to Crete is an excellent choice! Cyclades Islands Crete ferries are operated by 7 ferry companies (ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets or Aigaion Pelagos) serving the ports of Donousa, Koufonissia, Tinos, Chania, Rethymno, Amorgos and Milos.

To be sure of finding a cheap Cyclades Islands Crete boat ticket, we recommend you use our search engine, which compares offers, prices and timetables from ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets and Aigaion Pelagos.

With a total frequency of over 10 crossings a day, depending on the time of year, you have many options for planning your Cyclades Islands Crete boat trip.

The fastest crossing takes 1 hrs. 50 min (Santorini - Heraklion) for a distance of 76 mi, and the longest 14 hrs. 50 min (Milos - Sitia) for a distance of 141 mi.

Ferry Cyclades Islands Crete in figures

Countries
Greece
Number of crossings
10 crossings a day
Number of ports
16
Number of ferry connections
20
Number of ferry companies
7
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Most popular Cyclades Islands Crete ferry crossings

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All Cyclades Islands Crete ferry routes

Looking for a Cyclades Islands Crete ferry? Discover the most popular routes that allow you to sail between these different regions. Whether you want to reach islands, historic ports or picturesque beaches, ferries are a convenient and comfortable way to travel between Cyclades Islands and Crete. Comfortable cabins, on-board restaurants, cinemas, children's activities... ferries from Aigaion Pelagos, Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines offer excellent facilities and services for the whole family.

To plan your ferry trip to Santorini, Heraklion, Paros, Mykonos, Naxos or Syros, use our fare comparison tool to find the best deals on Cyclades Islands Crete ferry tickets that will save you time and money. Using our easy-to-use search tool, you can find deals and timetables from a number of ferry companies, including ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets or Aigaion Pelagos. There's sure to be a deal to suit your needs and budget. Search from 20 ferry routes between Cyclades Islands and Crete!

Santorini Greece
Heraklion Greece
From $17
  • ANEK Lines Santorini Heraklion
    ANEK Lines
    1 crossings a week
    6 hrs.
    76 mi
  • Blue Star Ferries Santorini Heraklion
    Blue Star Ferries
    76 mi
  • Hellenic Seaways Santorini Heraklion
    Hellenic Seaways
    76 mi
  • Minoan Lines Santorini Heraklion
    Minoan Lines
    7 crossings a week
    1 hrs. 50 min
    76 mi
  • Cyclades Fast Ferries Santorini Heraklion
    Cyclades Fast Ferries
    76 mi
  • Sea Jets Santorini Heraklion
    Sea Jets
    12 crossings a week
    1 hrs. 50 min
    76 mi
Paros Greece
Heraklion Greece
From $83
  • ANEK Lines Paros Heraklion
    ANEK Lines
    121 mi
  • Blue Star Ferries Paros Heraklion
    Blue Star Ferries
    121 mi
  • Hellenic Seaways Paros Heraklion
    Hellenic Seaways
    121 mi
  • Minoan Lines Paros Heraklion
    Minoan Lines
    6 crossings a week
    3 hrs. 50 min
    121 mi
  • Cyclades Fast Ferries Paros Heraklion
    Cyclades Fast Ferries
    121 mi
  • Sea Jets Paros Heraklion
    Sea Jets
    5 crossings a week
    4 hrs. 30 min
    121 mi
Mykonos Greece
Heraklion Greece
From $85
  • Hellenic Seaways Mykonos Heraklion
    Hellenic Seaways
    147 mi
  • Minoan Lines Mykonos Heraklion
    Minoan Lines
    6 crossings a week
    4 hrs. 50 min
    147 mi
  • Cyclades Fast Ferries Mykonos Heraklion
    Cyclades Fast Ferries
    147 mi
  • Sea Jets Mykonos Heraklion
    Sea Jets
    10 crossings a week
    4 hrs. 40 min
    147 mi
Naxos Greece
Heraklion Greece
From $83
  • ANEK Lines Naxos Heraklion
    ANEK Lines
    124 mi
  • Blue Star Ferries Naxos Heraklion
    Blue Star Ferries
    124 mi
  • Minoan Lines Naxos Heraklion
    Minoan Lines
    124 mi
  • Sea Jets Naxos Heraklion
    Sea Jets
    5 crossings a week
    3 hrs. 50 min
    124 mi
Syros Greece
Heraklion Greece
  • ANEK Lines Syros Heraklion
    ANEK Lines
    155 mi
  • Minoan Lines Syros Heraklion
    Minoan Lines
    155 mi
  • Cyclades Fast Ferries Syros Heraklion
    Cyclades Fast Ferries
    155 mi
  • Sea Jets Syros Heraklion
    Sea Jets
    155 mi
Ios Greece
Heraklion Greece
From $85
  • Hellenic Seaways Ios Heraklion
    Hellenic Seaways
    97 mi
  • Cyclades Fast Ferries Ios Heraklion
    Cyclades Fast Ferries
    97 mi
  • Sea Jets Ios Heraklion
    Sea Jets
    5 crossings a week
    3 hrs.
    97 mi
Anafi Greece
Heraklion Greece
  • ANEK Lines Anafi Heraklion
    ANEK Lines
    1 crossings a week
    4 hrs.
    80 mi
  • Blue Star Ferries Anafi Heraklion
    Blue Star Ferries
    80 mi
  • Aigaion Pelagos Anafi Heraklion
    Aigaion Pelagos
    80 mi
Anafi Greece
Sitia Greece
From $20
  • ANEK Lines Anafi Sitia
    ANEK Lines
    1 crossings a week
    8 hrs.
    81 mi
  • Blue Star Ferries Anafi Sitia
    Blue Star Ferries
    81 mi
  • Aigaion Pelagos Anafi Sitia
    Aigaion Pelagos
    81 mi
Santorini Greece
Sitia Greece
From $23
  • ANEK Lines Santorini Sitia
    ANEK Lines
    1 crossings a week
    10 hrs.
    89 mi
  • Blue Star Ferries Santorini Sitia
    Blue Star Ferries
    89 mi
Milos Greece
Heraklion Greece
  • ANEK Lines Milos Heraklion
    ANEK Lines
    1 crossings a week
    10 hrs. 50 min
    106 mi
  • Minoan Lines Milos Heraklion
    Minoan Lines
    2 crossings a week
    4 hrs.
    106 mi
Milos Greece
Sitia Greece
  • ANEK Lines Milos Sitia
    ANEK Lines
    1 crossings a week
    14 hrs. 50 min
    141 mi
  • Aigaion Pelagos Milos Sitia
    Aigaion Pelagos
    141 mi
Amorgos Greece
Heraklion Greece
  • ANEK Lines Amorgos Heraklion
    ANEK Lines
    112 mi
  • Blue Star Ferries Amorgos Heraklion
    Blue Star Ferries
    112 mi
Santorini Greece
Rethymno Greece
From $111
  • Sea Jets Santorini Rethymno
    Sea Jets
    2 crossings a week
    2 hrs. 20 min
    90 mi
Mykonos Greece
Rethymno Greece
  • Sea Jets Mykonos Rethymno
    Sea Jets
    151 mi
Paros Greece
Rethymno Greece
  • Sea Jets Paros Rethymno
    Sea Jets
    125 mi
Milos Greece
Chania Greece
  • Minoan Lines Milos Chania
    Minoan Lines
    88 mi
Tinos Greece
Heraklion Greece
  • Minoan Lines Tinos Heraklion
    Minoan Lines
    153 mi
Naxos Greece
Rethymno Greece
  • Sea Jets Naxos Rethymno
    Sea Jets
    130 mi
Koufonissia Greece
Heraklion Greece
  • Blue Star Ferries Koufonissia Heraklion
    Blue Star Ferries
    114 mi
Donousa Greece
Heraklion Greece
  • ANEK Lines Donousa Heraklion
    ANEK Lines
    128 mi
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Ferry Cyclades Islands Crete - Cheap tickets

Guide for a ferry trip from Cyclades Islands to Crete

Crete: Ferry journey and discovery of the region

Crete has several ports, including Heraklion, Rethymno, Chania and Agios Nikolaos. Most international ferries arrive and depart from Heraklion, which is the most important port on the island. This is also where you will find most connections to the other Greek islands. The port of Rethymnon is smaller but also popular with travelers. Chania is another important port on the west coast of Crete.

Several ferry companies operate to and from Crete. The most popular are ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines and Blue Star Ferries. These companies offer regular and modern ferries that provide comfortable services for all types of travelers. It is advisable to book your ticket in advance, especially during the summer season.

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