Rhodes to Heraklion Ferries
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How to get from Rhodes to Heraklion by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Rhodes to Heraklion ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Rhodes to Heraklion can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Rhodes 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 deal on a Rhodes Heraklion 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 Rhodes to Heraklion simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Rhodes to Heraklion Ferry Information
Ferry Rhodes Heraklion: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion, you'll find tickets range from £23 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £171 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Rhodes to Heraklion route is £97. The average ferry crossing time from Rhodes to Heraklion is 10 hours 50 min. The slowest ferries will take 10 hours 50 min to reach Heraklion, while the fastest boats will arrive in Heraklion in 10 hours 50 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Rhodes at 11:00.
Why travel by ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Rhodes to Heraklion ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Heraklion. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Rhodes and Heraklion?
If you want to travel between Rhodes and Heraklion 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 Rhodes? Where do the boats arrive in Heraklion?
Port of departure in Rhodes
Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos ferries depart for Heraklion from the following ports in Rhodes:
Port of arrival in Heraklion
Aigaion Pelagos, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ships arrive in Heraklion from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion, it will take you at least 14 hours to cover the 189 mi between Rhodes and Heraklion.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Rhodes and Heraklion in winter) and the ferry company (Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines and Aigaion Pelagos). There are currently 2 crossings a week between Rhodes and Heraklion.
There are 3 ferry companies operating between Rhodes and Heraklion: Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines and Aigaion Pelagos.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Aigaion Pelagos, Dodekanisos Seaways.
Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Aigaion Pelagos, Dodekanisos Seaways 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 Rhodes 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 non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.
During your crossing between Rhodes and Heraklion, you will travel 189 mi.
To go by boat from Rhodes to Heraklion, you can find prices ranging from £23 for the lowest, to £171 for the highest. The average price we observed was £97.
The first ferry leaves Rhodes at 11:00 for Heraklion.
Your Rhodes to Heraklion ferry experience
It's not always easy to get a clear picture of what a Rhodes to Heraklion crossing will be like, especially if you're not familiar with this mode of transport. 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, here we explain the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Rhodes to disembarking in Heraklion. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Rhodes and Heraklion.
Ready for boarding in Rhodes
Here are the steps to embark before your Rhodes Heraklion ferry journey begins:
- Presentation at the port of Rhodes / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos) before the ship's actual departure time to arrive at the Rhodes ferry terminal. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Rhodes - Heraklion crossing / Go to the Aigaion Pelagos, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries desk at Rhodes ferry terminal to check in with your passport or ID card and your booking number. If you have a car, you can check in from the vehicle queue.
- Boarding the ferry to Heraklion / Information messages are broadcast in the Rhodes ferry terminal to invite you to board. 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.
On board the Rhodes to Heraklion ferry
During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos ship as they wish. Some travellers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and shops.
Ferry arrival in Heraklion
Here is some information for the disembarkation in Heraklion:
- Approaching Heraklion Harbour / Access to the garage to retrieve your vehicle will not be allowed by the crew until the boat is moored. There is no point in rushing. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Heraklion harbour from the deck of the boat.
- Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Rhodes to Heraklion in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Heraklion.
- Leaving the ship and exploring Heraklion / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at Heraklion harbour can give you a check. Finally, your stay in Heraklion begins in earnest!
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