Ios to Heraklion Ferries
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How to get from Ios to Heraklion by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Ios to Heraklion ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Ios to Heraklion is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Ios to Heraklion can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Ios 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 Ios Heraklion 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.
To find the best deals on ferries from Ios to Heraklion simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Ios to Heraklion Ferry Information
Ferry Ios Heraklion: Price, Timetable and Duration
To travel by ferry from Ios to Heraklion, you'll find tickets ranging from $85 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 Ios-Heraklion route is $174. The average ferry crossing time from Ios to Heraklion is 4 hrs. 49 min. The slowest ferries will take 6 hrs. 45 min to reach Heraklion, while the fastest boats will reach Heraklion in 2 hrs. 40 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Ios at 11:00. The last ferry to Heraklion leaves Ios at 15:00.
Why take a ferry from Ios to Heraklion ?
Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Ios to Heraklion ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Heraklion. Here are 3 reasons why we think Ios to Heraklion ferry is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Ios and Heraklion?
If you're looking to travel between Ios and Heraklion 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 Ios? Where do the boats arrive in Heraklion?
Port of departure in Ios
Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Hellenic Seaways ferries depart for Heraklion from the following ports in Ios:
Port of arrival in Heraklion
Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets ships arrive in Heraklion from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Ios to Heraklion, it will take you at least 2 hrs. 50 min to cover the 97 mi between Ios and Heraklion.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Ios and Heraklion in winter) and the ferry company (Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries and Hellenic Seaways). There are currently 13 crossings a week between Ios and Heraklion.
There are 3 ferry companies operating between Ios and Heraklion: Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries and Hellenic Seaways.
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, Golden Star Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Small Cyclades Lines.
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, Golden Star Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Small Cyclades 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 Ios 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 Ios and Heraklion, you will travel 97 mi.
To go by boat from Ios to Heraklion, you can find prices ranging from $85 for the lowest, to $263 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $174.
The first ferry leaves Ios at 11:00 for Heraklion.
The last ferry to Heraklion from Ios usually departs at 15:00.
Your experience of the Ios to Heraklion crossing
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Ios-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 Ios to disembarking in Heraklion. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Ios and Heraklion.
Ready for boarding in Ios
Before you start your Ios Heraklion ferry cruise, here are a few steps to embark:
- Presentation at the port of Ios / You must arrive at the port of Ios 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 Ios-Heraklion crossing / Go to the Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets counter at the Ios 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 / Pay attention to the voice messages in the Ios 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 Ios Heraklion: 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 Heraklion
Here is some information for the disembarkation 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. It is best to wait on the outside decks to see the ferry maneuver into Heraklion harbor.
- Vacate your cabin. / If you have traveled from Ios 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 / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Heraklion, you are likely to pass a customs check. Finally, your stay in Heraklion begins in earnest!
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