Heraklion to Santorini Ferries
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How to get from Heraklion to Santorini by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Heraklion to Santorini ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Heraklion to Santorini is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Heraklion to Santorini can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Heraklion to Santorini 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 Heraklion Santorini ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets or Blue Star Ferries 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 Santorini Ferry Information
Ferry Heraklion Santorini: Price, Timetable and Duration
To travel by ferry from Heraklion to Santorini, you'll find tickets ranging from $17 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $285 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Heraklion-Santorini route is $114. The average ferry crossing time from Heraklion to Santorini is 2 hrs. 28 min. The slowest ferries will take 3 hrs. 10 min to reach Santorini, while the fastest boats will reach Santorini in 1 hrs. 40 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Heraklion at 07:00. The last ferry to Santorini leaves Heraklion at 22:45.
Why take a ferry from Heraklion to Santorini ?
Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Heraklion to Santorini ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Santorini. Here are 3 reasons why we think Heraklion to Santorini ferry is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Heraklion and Santorini?
If you're looking to travel between Heraklion and Santorini by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets or Blue Star Ferries 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 Santorini?
Port of departure in Heraklion
Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets or Blue Star Ferries ferries depart for Santorini from the following ports in Heraklion:
Port of arrival in Santorini
Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries ships arrive in Santorini from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Heraklion to Santorini, it will take you at least 1 hrs. 55 min to cover the 76 mi between Heraklion and Santorini.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Heraklion and Santorini in winter) and the ferry company (Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets and Blue Star Ferries). There are currently 4 crossings a day between Heraklion and Santorini.
There are 6 ferry companies operating between Heraklion and Santorini: Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets and Blue Star Ferries.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Aigaion Pelagos, LANE Sea Line.
Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Aigaion Pelagos, LANE Sea Line 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 Santorini 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 Santorini, you will travel 76 mi.
To go by boat from Heraklion to Santorini, you can find prices ranging from $17 for the lowest, to $285 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $114.
The first ferry leaves Heraklion at 07:00 for Santorini.
The last ferry to Santorini from Heraklion usually departs at 22:45.
What is the Heraklion to Santorini ferry crossing like ?
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Heraklion-Santorini crossing is like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Heraklion to disembarkation in Santorini, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries and Sea Jets. You will also find practical information about Heraklion and Santorini.
Ready for boarding in Heraklion
Before your Heraklion Santorini ferry trip begins, here are the few steps to board:
- Presentation at the port of Heraklion / You must arrive at the port of Heraklion sufficiently in advance. Please check with your Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries company. After this period, the company has the right to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Heraklion-Santorini crossing / Go to the Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries counter at the Heraklion 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 ferry to Santorini / From the Heraklion ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcasted. If you are traveling by car, Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries staff will give you instructions to board and park your vehicle on the ship.
On board the ferry Heraklion Santorini
During the crossing, each person can take advantage of the services available on the Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets or Blue Star Ferries 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 Santorini
Here is some information for the disembarkation in Santorini:
- Approaching Santorini harbor / You will be allowed to access the garage only when the boat is docked. There is no need to rush. In the meantime, we advise you to enjoy the arrival in Santorini on the outside deck.
- Vacate your cabin. / If you have traveled from Heraklion to Santorini in the comfort of a cabin, you will have to vacate your cabin about half an hour before the arrival time in Santorini.
- Leaving the ship and discovering Santorini / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Santorini, you are likely to pass a customs check. Finally, your stay in Santorini begins in earnest!
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