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How to get from Heraklion to Sitia by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Heraklion to Sitia can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Heraklion to Sitia 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 or Aigaion Pelagos. This way you can find the best deal on a Heraklion Sitia ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries 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 Heraklion to Sitia simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Heraklion to Sitia Ferry Information

Port of departure
Heraklion
Greece
Crete
Port of Arrival
Sitia
Greece
Crete
Distance
55 mi
Ferry Companies
ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos
Frequency of crossings
2 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
3 hours
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Ferry Heraklion Sitia: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Heraklion to Sitia, you'll find tickets range from £13 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £89 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Heraklion to Sitia route is £51. The average ferry crossing time from Heraklion to Sitia is 2 hours 30 min. The slowest ferries will take 2 hours 30 min to reach Sitia, while the fastest boats will arrive in Sitia in 2 hours 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Heraklion at 05:25.

Average price of a Heraklion to Sitia ferry crossing
£51
Price range of ferries Heraklion Sitia (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£13 - £89
Average crossing time Heraklion Sitia
2 hours 30 min
Departure time of first ferry to Sitia
05:25
Arrival time of first ferry to Sitia
07:55

Why travel by ferry from Heraklion to Sitia?

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

To enjoy the incredible sea view
Generally, when we go on holiday by the sea, we look for a sea view as much as possible (at the restaurant, at the hotel, on a hike...). During the Heraklion Sitia crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or Aigaion Pelagos ship, you will simply have a front row seat to the incredible spectacle that the sea offers. Restaurant, bars, lounges, cabins,... the magnificent views of the sea are omnipresent on board the ship.
So you don't have to worry about the amount of luggage
One piece of luggage is free, all the others have to be paid for. This is often the formula used when we travel with other modes of transport, which very often leads to a significant increase in the bill. However, when you board a ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or Aigaion Pelagos ferry in Heraklion, you are free to take as much luggage as you like, as long as it is contained in your vehicle. If you are travelling without a car, then you will be restricted in your movements throughout the journey to Sitia. However, it is worth asking the ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or Aigaion Pelagos staff if the ship has a luggage storage facility where you can leave your bags until you reach Sitia.
Transporting your bike is not a problem
On the train, bus or plane, it is often very complicated and sometimes impossible to travel with this cumbersome companion: your bike. This is not the case on the ferry. Like any vehicle, your two-wheeler will be parked in the ship's garage. You leave it there for the duration of the Heraklion-Sitia crossing in complete safety and without fear of it being damaged. You will find it when you disembark on your arrival in Sitia.

Which companies operate between Heraklion and Sitia?

If you want to travel between Heraklion and Sitia by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries 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.

ANEK Lines Heraklion Sitia
ANEK Lines
Anek Lines is a Greek shipping company operating the Heraklion-Sitia route and other shipping lines between Italy and Greece and between many Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Heraklion-Sitia fares and book a ANEK Lines ticket between Heraklion and Sitia. ANEK Lines operates 2 crossings a week to Sitia from Heraklion and the journey time is 3 hours. More information about ANEK Lines
3 hours
2 crossings a week
Blue Star Ferries Heraklion Sitia
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Heraklion-Sitia route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Heraklion-Sitia fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Heraklion and Sitia. More information about Blue Star Ferries
Aigaion Pelagos Heraklion Sitia
Aigaion Pelagos
Aigaion Pelagos was founded in 1999 and is based in Athens, Greece. The company serves the Greek islands and ports in the Aegean Sea. On Vivanoda, you can compare Heraklion-Sitia fares and book a Aigaion Pelagos ticket between Heraklion and Sitia. More information about Aigaion Pelagos

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

Port of departure in Heraklion

ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or Aigaion Pelagos ferries depart for Sitia from the following ports in Heraklion:

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Port of arrival in Sitia

Aigaion Pelagos, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines ships arrive in Sitia from the following ports:

Sitia
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Heraklion to Sitia, it will take you at least 3 hours to cover the 55 mi between Heraklion and Sitia.

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

There are 3 ferry companies operating between Heraklion and Sitia: ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries and Aigaion Pelagos.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos.

Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos 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 Sitia 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 Sitia, you will travel 55 mi.

To go by boat from Heraklion to Sitia, you can find prices ranging from £13 for the lowest, to £89 for the highest. The average price we observed was £51.

The first ferry leaves Heraklion at 05:25 for Sitia.

Your Heraklion to Sitia ferry experience

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Heraklion and Sitia would be like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Heraklion to disembarkation in Sitia, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries and Aigaion Pelagos. You will also find practical information about Heraklion and Sitia.

Ready for boarding in Heraklion

Here are the steps to embark before your Heraklion Sitia ferry journey begins:

  • Arrival time in Heraklion port / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or Aigaion Pelagos) before the ship's actual departure time to arrive at the Heraklion ferry terminal. After this time, the company may refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Heraklion - Sitia crossing / Go to the Aigaion Pelagos, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines desk at Heraklion ferry terminal to check in with your passport or ID card and your booking number. If you are travelling by car, please stand in the reserved lanes. Check-in will take place directly from your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Sitia / Watch out for voice messages in the Heraklion ferry terminal inviting you to board. If you are travelling by car, Aigaion Pelagos, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.

On board the ship between Heraklion and Sitia

On Aigaion Pelagos, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines ships, there is something for everyone. Some travellers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and shops.

Sitia is in sight, disembarkation imminent!

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Sitia:

  • Approaching Sitia Harbour / You will not be able to return to your vehicle until the ferry has come to rest and tied up to the quay in Sitia Harbour. There is no need to rush. In the meantime, we advise you to enjoy the arrival in Sitia from the outside deck.
  • Vacate your cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Sitia Harbour.
  • Leave the ship and Sitia is yours / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. As a pedestrian, you will get out even faster. The customs staff at Sitia harbour can give you a check. Finally, your stay in Sitia begins in earnest!

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