Travelling by boat from Santorini to Crete

Travelling by ferry from Santorini to Crete is an excellent choice! Santorini Crete ferries are operated by 6 ferry companies (ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets) serving the ports of Rethymno, Sitia, Heraklion and Santorini.

To be sure of finding a cheap Santorini Crete ferry ticket, we recommend you use our search engine, which compares offers, prices and timetables from ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries and Sea Jets.

The fastest crossing takes 1 hours 50 min (Santorini - Heraklion) for a distance of 76 mi and the longest 10 hours (Santorini - Sitia) for a distance of 89 mi.

Ferry Santorini Crete in figures

Countries
Greece
Number of crossings
4 crossings a day
Number of ports
4
Number of ferry connections
3
Number of ferry companies
6
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Most popular Santorini Crete ferry crossings

Search on Vivanoda for the cheapest, longest and most frequent ferries Santorini Crete. Compare the offers from ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries and Sea Jets and book your Santorini Crete ferry ticket.

All Santorini Crete ferry routes

Looking for a Santorini 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 Santorini and Crete. Comfortable cabins, on-board restaurants, cinemas, children's activities... ferries from Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines offer excellent facilities and services for all the family.

To plan your ferry trip to Santorini, Heraklion, Sitia or Rethymno use our fare comparison tool to find the best deals on Santorini 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, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets. There's sure to be a deal to suit your needs and budget. Search from 3 ferry routes between Santorini and Crete!

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Ferry Santorini Crete - Tickets and prices for crossings

Guide for a ferry journey from Santorini to Crete

Crete: Arrival by ferry from Santorini 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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