Heraklion to Ios Ferries
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How to get from Heraklion to Ios by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Heraklion to Ios ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Heraklion to Ios is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Heraklion to Ios can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Heraklion to Ios 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 Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line or Cyclades Fast Ferries. This way you can find the best price for a Heraklion Ios ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Hellenic Seaways 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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Heraklion to Ios Ferry Information
Ferry Heraklion Ios: Price, Timetable and Duration
To travel by ferry from Heraklion to Ios, you'll find tickets ranging from $79 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $263 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Heraklion-Ios route is $166. The average ferry crossing time from Heraklion to Ios is 4 hrs. 17 min. The slowest ferries will take 6 hrs. 55 min to reach Ios, while the fastest boats will reach Ios in 2 hrs. 50 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Heraklion at 07:00. The last ferry to Ios leaves Heraklion at 08:00.
Why take a ferry from Heraklion to Ios ?
Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Heraklion to Ios ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Ios. Here are 3 reasons why we think Heraklion to Ios ferry is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Heraklion and Ios?
If you're looking to travel between Heraklion and Ios by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Hellenic Seaways 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 Heraklion? Where do the boats arrive in Ios?
Port of departure in Heraklion
Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Hellenic Seaways ferries depart for Ios from the following ports in Heraklion:
Port of arrival in Ios
Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets ships arrive in Ios from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Heraklion to Ios, it will take you at least 2 hrs. 50 min to cover the 97 mi between Heraklion and Ios.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Heraklion and Ios in winter) and the ferry company (Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries and Hellenic Seaways). There are currently 6 crossings a week between Heraklion and Ios.
There are 3 ferry companies operating between Heraklion and Ios: Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries and Hellenic Seaways.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Small Cyclades Lines, Minoan Lines.
Before booking, compare the prices of Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Small Cyclades Lines, Minoan Lines 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 Heraklion Ios 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 Heraklion and Ios, you will travel 97 mi.
To go by boat from Heraklion to Ios, you can find prices ranging from $79 for the lowest, to $263 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $166.
The first ferry leaves Heraklion at 07:00 for Ios.
The last ferry to Ios from Heraklion usually departs at 08:00.
Experience a crossing between Heraklion and Ios
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Heraklion-Ios crossing is like. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line or Cyclades Fast Ferries ferry cruise, we explain here the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Heraklion to disembarking in Ios. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Heraklion and Ios.
Ready for boarding in Heraklion
Before you start your Heraklion Ios ferry cruise, here are a few steps to embark:
- Presentation at the port of Heraklion / You must arrive at the port of Heraklion sufficiently in advance. Please check with your Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets company. After this period, the company has the right to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Heraklion-Ios crossing / In Heraklion, present your identity papers (passport or national identity card) and the booking number at the Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets ticket offices at the Heraklion ferry terminal. By car, the process is the same but is done directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
- Boarding the ship to Ios / Pay attention to the voice messages in the Heraklion ferry terminal inviting you to board. If you are traveling by car, Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets staff will give you instructions to board and park your vehicle on the ship.
Crossing Heraklion Ios: on board the ship...
During the crossing, each person can take advantage of the services available on the Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Hellenic Seaways ship as they see fit. Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.
The arrival of the ferry in Ios
Here is some information for the disembarkation in Ios:
- The ferry enters Ios harbor / You will be allowed to access the garage only when the boat is docked. There is no point in rushing. It is best to wait on the outside decks to see the ferry maneuver into Ios harbor.
- Vacate your cabin. / If you have traveled from Heraklion to Ios in the comfort of a cabin, you will have to vacate your cabin about half an hour before the arrival time in Ios.
- Leaving the ship and discovering Ios / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Ios, you are likely to pass a customs check. Finally, leave the port and Ios is waiting for you!
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