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How to get from Diafani to Heraklion by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Diafani to Heraklion can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Diafani 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, Aigaion Pelagos or Sea Jets. This way you can find the best deal on a Diafani 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 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 Diafani to Heraklion simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Diafani to Heraklion Ferry Information

Port of departure
Diafani
Greece
Dodecanese
Port of Arrival
Heraklion
Greece
Crete
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
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Why travel by ferry from Diafani to Heraklion?

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

Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
If you have children, there's no better way to travel from Diafani to Heraklion as a family than by ferry. Everything is simpler. As soon as you leave Diafani, 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 Diafani and Heraklion 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. Sailing at less than 40km/h on board a Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines ferry for the 120 mi between Diafani and Heraklion will be a relaxing stop. All ships are equipped with a multitude of services (bar, restaurants, lounges, entertainment, etc...). You may even regret arriving in Heraklion so quickly!
For a caring staff
Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines staff will be at your disposal from the moment the ship leaves Diafani until it leaves Heraklion. An information desk is almost always located on the main deck of the ship.

Which companies operate between Diafani and Heraklion?

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

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

Port of departure in Diafani

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

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Port of arrival in Heraklion

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

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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

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

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

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Diafani and Heraklion: 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 Diafani and Heraklion, you will travel 120 mi.

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