Ios to Heraklion Ferries
Compare prices and book cheap ferry tickets from Ios to Heraklion
How to get from Ios to Heraklion by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Ios to Heraklion ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Ios to Heraklion is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Ios to Heraklion can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Ios 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 Ios Heraklion ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Hellenic Seaways 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 Ios to Heraklion simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Ios to Heraklion Ferry Information
Ferry Ios Heraklion: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Ios to Heraklion, you'll find tickets range from £69 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £216 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Ios to Heraklion route is £143. The average ferry crossing time from Ios to Heraklion is 4 hours 49 min. The slowest ferries will take 6 hours 45 min to reach Heraklion, while the fastest boats will arrive in Heraklion in 2 hours 40 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Ios at 11:00. The last boat to Heraklion leaves the port of Ios at 15:00.
Why travel by ferry from Ios to Heraklion?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Ios to Heraklion ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Heraklion. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Ios to Heraklion is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Ios and Heraklion?
If you want to travel between Ios and Heraklion by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Hellenic Seaways 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 Ios? Where do the boats arrive in Heraklion?
Port of departure in Ios
Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Hellenic Seaways ferries depart for Heraklion from the following ports in Ios:
Port of arrival in Heraklion
Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets ships arrive in Heraklion from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Ios to Heraklion, it will take you at least 2 hours 50 min to cover the 97 mi between Ios and Heraklion.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Ios and Heraklion in winter) and the ferry company (Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries and Hellenic Seaways). There are currently 13 crossings a week between Ios and Heraklion.
There are 3 ferry companies operating between Ios and Heraklion: Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries and Hellenic Seaways.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Golden Star Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Small Cyclades Lines.
Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Golden Star Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Small Cyclades Lines 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 Ios 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 Ios and Heraklion, you will travel 97 mi.
To go by boat from Ios to Heraklion, you can find prices ranging from £69 for the lowest, to £216 for the highest. The average price we observed was £143.
The first ferry leaves Ios at 11:00 for Heraklion.
The last ferry to Heraklion usually departs from Ios at 15:00.
Your Ios to Heraklion ferry experience
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Ios 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 Ios to disembarking in Heraklion. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Ios and Heraklion.
Ready for boarding in Ios
Before you set off on your Ios Heraklion ferry journey, here are some steps to take before boarding:
- Presentation at the port of Ios / You should arrive in the port of Ios well in advance. Please check this with your Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets company. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Ios - Heraklion crossing / Go to the Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets desk at Ios 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 / Watch out for voice messages in the Ios ferry terminal inviting you to board. If you are travelling by car, Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.
Ios to Heraklion crossing: on board the ship...
During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Hellenic Seaways 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. It is best to wait on the outside decks to watch the ferry manoeuvre into Heraklion Harbour.
- Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Ios 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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