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How to get from Heraklion to Diafani by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Heraklion to Diafani ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Heraklion to Diafani is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Heraklion to Diafani can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Heraklion to Diafani 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, Aigaion Pelagos or Sea Jets. This way you can find the best deal on a Heraklion Diafani ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines 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 Heraklion to Diafani simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Heraklion to Diafani Ferry Information

Port of departure
Heraklion
Greece
Crete
Port of Arrival
Diafani
Greece
Dodecanese
Distance
120 mi
Ferry Companies
ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, Sea Jets
Frequency of crossings
2 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
9 hours 30 min
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Why travel by ferry from Heraklion to Diafani?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Heraklion to Diafani ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Diafani. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Heraklion to Diafani is an ideal way to travel.

Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
There is no better way to travel between Heraklion and Diafani with your family than by ferry. Everything is simpler. As soon as you leave Heraklion, imagine your children exploring the ship, spending long periods playing in the children's play areas or in the video games and arcades (for teenagers), watching the latest films in the cinema, sharing a family meal in the restaurant, or marvelling at a magic show or other countless activities. This boat trip between Heraklion and Diafani will remain an unforgettable moment for your children.
To finally take the time to travel
We live in a society where everything goes faster and faster. On board a Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines ferry you will enjoy a smooth start from Heraklion and sailing at less than 40km/h to Diafani. All ships are equipped with a multitude of services (bar, restaurants, lounges, entertainment, etc...). It is not impossible that you will feel that you have arrived in Diafani too quickly, as the experience is so pleasant!
For the comfort of a cabin
Although it is not compulsory to make the crossing from Heraklion to Diafani by booking a cabin, you are depriving yourself of a comfort that the ferry is the only mode of transport to offer. Like real hotel rooms, they offer travellers beds, bathrooms and, in some suites, portholes and balconies. While their use is most obvious on an overnight crossing, it is perfectly possible to book one during the day.

Which companies operate between Heraklion and Diafani?

If you want to travel between Heraklion and Diafani by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines 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.

Blue Star Ferries Heraklion Diafani
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Heraklion-Diafani route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Heraklion-Diafani fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Heraklion and Diafani. More information about Blue Star Ferries
ANEK Lines Heraklion Diafani
ANEK Lines
Anek Lines is a Greek shipping company operating the Heraklion-Diafani route and other shipping lines between Italy and Greece and between many Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Heraklion-Diafani fares and book a ANEK Lines ticket between Heraklion and Diafani. ANEK Lines operates 2 crossings a week to Diafani from Heraklion and the journey time is 9 hours 30 min. More information about ANEK Lines
9 hours 30 min
2 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Heraklion? Where do the boats arrive in Diafani?

Port of departure in Heraklion

Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines ferries depart for Diafani from the following ports in Heraklion:

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Port of arrival in Diafani

ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ships arrive in Diafani from the following ports:

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Other alternative sailings from Heraklion to Diafani
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Heraklion to Diafani, it will take you at least 9 hours 30 min to cover the 120 mi between Heraklion and Diafani.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Heraklion and Diafani in winter) and the ferry company (Blue Star Ferries and ANEK Lines). There are currently 2 crossings a week between Heraklion and Diafani.

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Heraklion and Diafani: Blue Star Ferries and ANEK Lines.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, Sea Jets.

During your crossing between Heraklion and Diafani, you will travel 120 mi.

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