Santorini to Heraklion Ferries
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How to get from Santorini to Heraklion by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Santorini to Heraklion ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Santorini to Heraklion is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Santorini to Heraklion can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Santorini 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 Santorini Heraklion ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Minoan Lines 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 Santorini to Heraklion simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Santorini to Heraklion Ferry Information
Ferry Santorini Heraklion: Price, Timetable and Duration
To travel by ferry from Santorini to Heraklion, you'll find tickets ranging from $17 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $273 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Santorini-Heraklion route is $114. The average ferry crossing time from Santorini to Heraklion is 2 hrs. 27 min. The slowest ferries will take 4 hrs. 10 min to reach Heraklion, while the fastest boats will reach Heraklion in 1 hrs. 40 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Santorini at 01:00. The last ferry to Heraklion leaves Santorini at 16:40.
Why take a ferry from Santorini to Heraklion ?
Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Santorini to Heraklion ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Heraklion. Here are 3 reasons why we think Santorini to Heraklion ferry is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Santorini and Heraklion?
If you're looking to travel between Santorini and Heraklion by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Minoan Lines 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 Santorini? Where do the boats arrive in Heraklion?
Port of departure in Santorini
Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Minoan Lines ferries depart for Heraklion from the following ports in Santorini:
Port of arrival in Heraklion
Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways ships arrive in Heraklion from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Santorini to Heraklion, it will take you at least 1 hrs. 50 min to cover the 76 mi between Santorini and Heraklion.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Santorini and Heraklion in winter) and the ferry company (Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines and Minoan Lines). There are currently 4 crossings a day between Santorini and Heraklion.
There are 6 ferry companies operating between Santorini and Heraklion: Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines and Minoan Lines.
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 Santorini 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 Santorini and Heraklion, you will travel 76 mi.
To go by boat from Santorini to Heraklion, you can find prices ranging from $17 for the lowest, to $273 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $114.
The first ferry leaves Santorini at 01:00 for Heraklion.
The last ferry to Heraklion from Santorini usually departs at 16:40.
Your experience of the Santorini to Heraklion crossing
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Santorini-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 Santorini to disembarking in Heraklion. You will also find practical information about Santorini and Heraklion.
Ready for boarding in Santorini
Before your Santorini Heraklion ferry trip begins, here are the few steps to board:
- Presentation at the port of Santorini / You must arrive at the port of Santorini sufficiently in advance. Please check with your Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways company. After this period, the company has the right to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Santorini-Heraklion crossing / Go to the Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways counter at the Santorini 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 Santorini ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcasted. If you are traveling by car, Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways staff will give you instructions to board and park your vehicle on the ship.
On board the ferry Santorini Heraklion
During the crossing, each person can take advantage of the services available on the Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Minoan Lines 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. In the meantime, we advise you to enjoy the arrival in Heraklion on the outside deck.
- Vacate your cabin. / If you have traveled from Santorini 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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