Travelling by boat from Athens to Crete

Travelling by ferry from Athens to Crete is an excellent choice! Athens Crete ferries are operated by 9 ferry companies (ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Cyclades Fast Ferries or LANE Sea Line) serving the ports of Rethymno, Kissamos, Sitia, Chania, Heraklion and Athens.

To be sure of finding a cheap Athens Crete ferry ticket, we recommend you use our search engine, which compares offers, prices and timetables from ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Cyclades Fast Ferries and LANE Sea Line.

The fastest crossing takes 6 hours 30 min (Athens - Chania) for a distance of 171 mi and the longest 20 hours 20 min (Athens - Sitia) for a distance of 232 mi.

Ferry Athens Crete in figures

Countries
Greece
Number of crossings
3 crossings a day
Number of ports
6
Number of ferry connections
5
Number of ferry companies
9
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Most popular Athens Crete ferry crossings

Search on Vivanoda for the cheapest, longest and most frequent ferries Athens Crete. Compare the offers from ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Cyclades Fast Ferries and LANE Sea Line and book your Athens Crete ferry ticket.

All Athens Crete ferry routes

Looking for a Athens to 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 Athens and Crete. Comfortable cabins, on-board restaurants, cinemas, children's activities... ferries from Lane Sea Lines, Sea Jets, LANE Sea Line, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, Minoan Lines or Superfast Ferries offer excellent facilities and services for all the family.

To plan your ferry trip to Athens, Heraklion, Chania, Sitia, Kissamos or Rethymno use our fare comparison tool to find the best deals on Athens Crete ferry tickets that will save you time and money. Using our easy to use price comparison tool you can find deals and timetables from a number of ferry companies including ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Cyclades Fast Ferries or LANE Sea Line. There's sure to be a deal to suit your needs and budget. Search from 5 ferry routes between Athens and Crete!

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Ferry Athens Crete - Tickets and prices for crossings

Guide for a ferry journey from Athens to Crete

Crete: Arrival by ferry from Athens and exploring 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 travellers. 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 travellers. It is advisable to book your ticket in advance, especially during the summer season.

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