Santorini to Heraklion Ferries
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How to get from Santorini to Heraklion by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Santorini to Heraklion ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Santorini to Heraklion is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Santorini to Heraklion can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Santorini 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 Santorini Heraklion ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Minoan 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 Santorini to Heraklion simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Santorini to Heraklion Ferry Information
Ferry Santorini Heraklion: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Santorini to Heraklion, you'll find tickets range from £14 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £223 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Santorini to Heraklion route is £94. The average ferry crossing time from Santorini to Heraklion is 2 hours 27 min. The slowest ferries will take 4 hours 10 min to reach Heraklion, while the fastest boats will arrive in Heraklion in 1 hours 40 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Santorini at 01:00. The last boat to Heraklion leaves the port of Santorini at 16:40.
Why travel by ferry from Santorini to Heraklion?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Santorini to Heraklion ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Heraklion. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Santorini to Heraklion is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Santorini and Heraklion?
If you want to travel between Santorini and Heraklion by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Minoan 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.
Where do the ferries leave from in Santorini? Where do the boats arrive in Heraklion?
Port of departure in Santorini
Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Minoan Lines ferries depart for Heraklion from the following ports in Santorini:
Port of arrival in Heraklion
Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways ships arrive in Heraklion from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Santorini to Heraklion, it will take you at least 1 hours 50 min to cover the 76 mi between Santorini and Heraklion.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Santorini and Heraklion in winter) and the ferry company (Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines and Minoan Lines). There are currently 4 crossings a day between Santorini and Heraklion.
There are 6 ferry companies operating between Santorini and Heraklion: Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines and Minoan Lines.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Aigaion Pelagos, LANE Sea Line.
Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Aigaion Pelagos, LANE Sea Line 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 Santorini 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 Santorini and Heraklion, you will travel 76 mi.
To go by boat from Santorini to Heraklion, you can find prices ranging from £14 for the lowest, to £223 for the highest. The average price we observed was £94.
The first ferry leaves Santorini at 01:00 for Heraklion.
The last ferry to Heraklion usually departs from Santorini at 16:40.
Your Santorini to Heraklion ferry experience
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Santorini to Heraklion sea crossing is like. 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 Santorini to disembarking in Heraklion. You will also find practical information about Santorini and Heraklion.
Ready for boarding in Santorini
Before your Santorini Heraklion ferry journey begins, here are the few steps to embark:
- Presentation at the port of Santorini / You should arrive in the port of Santorini well in advance. Please check this with your Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways company. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Santorini - Heraklion crossing / Go to the Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways desk at Santorini 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 Heraklion / From the Santorini ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcast. If you are travelling by car, Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.
On board the Santorini to Heraklion ferry
During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Minoan Lines 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 Heraklion
Here is some information for the disembarkation in Heraklion:
- Approaching Heraklion Harbour / You will only be allowed access to the garage once the boat is moored. There is no point in rushing. In the meantime, we advise you to enjoy the arrival in Heraklion from the outside deck.
- Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Santorini 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 / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Heraklion you are likely to pass a customs check. Finally, your stay in Heraklion begins in earnest!
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