Heraklion to Naxos Ferries
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How to get from Heraklion to Naxos by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Heraklion to Naxos ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Heraklion to Naxos is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Heraklion to Naxos can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Heraklion to Naxos 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, Minoan Lines, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries or Aegean Speed Lines. This way you can find the best deal on a Heraklion Naxos ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets, 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.
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Heraklion to Naxos Ferry Information
Ferry Heraklion Naxos: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Heraklion to Naxos, you'll find tickets range from £68 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £329 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Heraklion to Naxos route is £204. The average ferry crossing time from Heraklion to Naxos is 3 hours 42 min. The slowest ferries will take 3 hours 45 min to reach Naxos, while the fastest boats will arrive in Naxos in 3 hours 40 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Heraklion at 08:00.
Why travel by ferry from Heraklion to Naxos?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Heraklion to Naxos ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Naxos. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Heraklion to Naxos is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Heraklion and Naxos?
If you want to travel between Heraklion and Naxos by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets, 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 Heraklion? Where do the boats arrive in Naxos?
Port of departure in Heraklion
Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines or Minoan Lines ferries depart for Naxos from the following ports in Heraklion:
Port of arrival in Naxos
Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines, Sea Jets or Blue Star Ferries ships arrive in Naxos from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Heraklion to Naxos, it will take you at least 3 hours 30 min to cover the 124 mi between Heraklion and Naxos.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Heraklion and Naxos in winter) and the ferry company (Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines and Minoan Lines). There are currently 5 crossings a week between Heraklion and Naxos.
There are 4 ferry companies operating between Heraklion and Naxos: Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines and Minoan Lines.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries.
Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries 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 Naxos 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 Naxos, you will travel 124 mi.
To go by boat from Heraklion to Naxos, you can find prices ranging from £68 for the lowest, to £329 for the highest. The average price we observed was £204.
The first ferry leaves Heraklion at 08:00 for Naxos.
What is the Heraklion to Naxos ferry crossing like?
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Heraklion to Naxos sea crossing is like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Heraklion to disembarkation in Naxos, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries and Aegean Speed Lines. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Heraklion and Naxos.
Ready for boarding in Heraklion
Before your Heraklion Naxos ferry journey begins, here are the few steps to embark:
- Presentation time in Heraklion port / You should arrive at the Heraklion ferry terminal within the time limit set by Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines or Minoan Lines. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Heraklion Naxos crossing / At the Heraklion ferry terminal, look for the Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines or Minoan Lines counters and present your passport and booking number. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
- Boarding the ferry to Naxos / Watch out for voice messages in the Heraklion ferry terminal inviting you to board. If you are travelling by car, Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines, Sea Jets or Blue Star Ferries staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.
On board the Heraklion to Naxos ferry
During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines or Minoan Lines ship as they wish. While some people will be inclined to relax in a cosy lounge, others will be keen to shop in the boutiques or eat at the self-service restaurant.
Disembarking the ferry in Naxos
Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Naxos:
- Naxos Harbour is in sight / You will not be able to reach the garage until invited by the crew. There is no need to rush. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Naxos harbour from the deck of the boat.
- Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Heraklion to Naxos in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Naxos.
- Leaving the ship and exploring Naxos / You can get your car out of the ferry's huge garage relatively quickly, once the doors are open. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. A customs check cannot be ruled out in Naxos. At last, your holiday in Naxos has begun!
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