Athens to Sitia Ferries
Compare prices and book cheap ferry tickets from Athens to Sitia
How to get from Athens to Sitia by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Athens to Sitia ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Athens to Sitia is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Athens to Sitia can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Athens to Sitia 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, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways. This way you can find the best deal on a Athens Sitia ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.
To find the best deals on ferries from Athens to Sitia simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Athens to Sitia Ferry Information
Ferry Athens Sitia: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Athens to Sitia, you'll find tickets range from £40 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £259 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Athens to Sitia route is £139. The average ferry crossing time from Athens to Sitia is 12 hours 56 min. The slowest ferries will take 14 hours 54 min to reach Sitia, while the fastest boats will arrive in Sitia in 11 hours 44 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Athens at 18:01.
Why travel by ferry from Athens to Sitia?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Athens to Sitia ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Sitia. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Athens to Sitia is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Athens and Sitia?
If you want to travel between Athens and Sitia by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.
Where do the ferries leave from in Athens? Where do the boats arrive in Sitia?
Port of departure in Athens
Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos ferries depart for Sitia from the following ports in Athens:
Port of arrival in Sitia
Aigaion Pelagos, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ships arrive in Sitia from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Athens to Sitia, it will take you at least 20 hours 20 min to cover the 232 mi between Athens and Sitia.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Athens and Sitia in winter) and the ferry company (Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines and Aigaion Pelagos). There are currently 1 crossings a week between Athens and Sitia.
There are 3 ferry companies operating between Athens and Sitia: Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines and Aigaion Pelagos.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Superfast Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos.
Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Superfast Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.
If you want to change or cancel your Athens Sitia 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 non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.
During your crossing between Athens and Sitia, you will travel 232 mi.
To go by boat from Athens to Sitia, you can find prices ranging from £40 for the lowest, to £259 for the highest. The average price we observed was £139.
The first ferry leaves Athens at 18:01 for Sitia.
Your Athens to Sitia ferry experience
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Athens to Sitia sea crossing is like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Athens to disembarkation in Sitia, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets and Hellenic Seaways. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Athens and Sitia.
Ready for boarding in Athens
Here are the steps to embark before your Athens Sitia ferry journey begins:
- Arrival time in Athens port / You should arrive in the port of Athens well in advance. Please check this with your Aigaion Pelagos, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries company. After this time, the company may refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Athens - Sitia crossing / Go to the Aigaion Pelagos, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries desk at Athens ferry terminal to check in with your passport or ID card and your booking number. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
- Boarding the ferry to Sitia / From the Athens ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcast. If you are travelling by car, Aigaion Pelagos, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.
Life on board the ferry between Athens and Sitia
On Aigaion Pelagos, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ships, there is something for everyone. 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.
Sitia is in sight, disembarkation imminent!
Here is some information for the disembarkation in Sitia:
- Approaching Sitia Harbour / You will only be allowed access to the garage once the boat is moored. There is no need to rush. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Sitia harbour from the deck of the boat.
- Vacate your cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Sitia Harbour.
- Leave the ship and Sitia is yours / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. As a pedestrian, you will get out even faster. A customs check cannot be ruled out in Sitia. Finally, your stay in Sitia begins in earnest!
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