Heraklion to Ios Ferries
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How to get from Heraklion to Ios by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Heraklion to Ios ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Heraklion to Ios is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Heraklion to Ios can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Heraklion to Ios 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 Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line or Cyclades Fast Ferries. This way you can find the best deal on a Heraklion Ios ferry ticket to suit 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 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 Ios simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Heraklion to Ios Ferry Information
Ferry Heraklion Ios: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Heraklion to Ios, you'll find tickets range from £65 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £216 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Heraklion to Ios route is £136. The average ferry crossing time from Heraklion to Ios is 4 hours 17 min. The slowest ferries will take 6 hours 55 min to reach Ios, while the fastest boats will arrive in Ios in 2 hours 50 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Heraklion at 07:00. The last boat to Ios leaves the port of Heraklion at 08:00.
Why travel by ferry from Heraklion to Ios?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Heraklion to Ios ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Ios. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Heraklion to Ios is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Heraklion and Ios?
If you want to travel between Heraklion and Ios by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Hellenic Seaways 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 Heraklion? Where do the boats arrive in Ios?
Port of departure in Heraklion
Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Hellenic Seaways ferries depart for Ios from the following ports in Heraklion:
Port of arrival in Ios
Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets ships arrive in Ios from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Heraklion to Ios, it will take you at least 2 hours 50 min to cover the 97 mi between Heraklion and Ios.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Heraklion and Ios in winter) and the ferry company (Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries and Hellenic Seaways). There are currently 6 crossings a week between Heraklion and Ios.
There are 3 ferry companies operating between Heraklion and Ios: Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries and Hellenic Seaways.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Small Cyclades Lines, Minoan Lines.
Before booking, compare the prices of Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Small Cyclades Lines, Minoan Lines 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 Heraklion Ios 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 Heraklion and Ios, you will travel 97 mi.
To go by boat from Heraklion to Ios, you can find prices ranging from £65 for the lowest, to £216 for the highest. The average price we observed was £136.
The first ferry leaves Heraklion at 07:00 for Ios.
The last ferry to Ios usually departs from Heraklion at 08:00.
Experience a Heraklion to Ios ferry crossing
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Heraklion to Ios sea crossing is like. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line or Cyclades Fast Ferries ferry cruise, here we explain the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Heraklion to disembarking in Ios. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Heraklion and Ios.
Ready for boarding in Heraklion
Before you set off on your Heraklion Ios ferry journey, here are some steps to take before boarding:
- Presentation at the port of Heraklion / You should arrive in the port of Heraklion well in advance. Please check this with your Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets company. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Heraklion - Ios crossing / In Heraklion, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets ticket offices at the Heraklion ferry terminal. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
- Boarding the ferry to Ios / Watch out for voice messages in the Heraklion ferry terminal inviting you to board. If you are travelling by car, Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.
Heraklion to Ios crossing: on board the ship...
During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Hellenic Seaways ship as they wish. 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.
Ferry arrival in Ios
Here is some information for the disembarkation in Ios:
- The ferry enters Ios Harbour / You will only be allowed access to the garage once the boat is moored. There is no point in rushing. It is best to wait on the outside decks to watch the ferry manoeuvre into Ios Harbour.
- Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Heraklion to Ios in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Ios.
- Leaving the ship and exploring Ios / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Ios you are likely to pass a customs check. Finally, leave the port and Ios is waiting for you!
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