Naxos to Heraklion Ferries
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How to get from Naxos to Heraklion by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Naxos to Heraklion ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Naxos to Heraklion is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Naxos to Heraklion can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Naxos 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 Naxos Heraklion ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets 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.
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Naxos to Heraklion Ferry Information
Ferry Naxos Heraklion: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Naxos to Heraklion, 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 Naxos to Heraklion route is £194. The average ferry crossing time from Naxos to Heraklion is 3 hours 30 min. The slowest ferries will take 3 hours 50 min to reach Heraklion, while the fastest boats will arrive in Heraklion in 3 hours 25 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Naxos at 14:15. The last boat to Heraklion leaves the port of Naxos at 15:00.
Why travel by ferry from Naxos to Heraklion?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Naxos to Heraklion ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Heraklion. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Naxos to Heraklion is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Naxos and Heraklion?
If you want to travel between Naxos and Heraklion by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets 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.
Where do the ferries leave from in Naxos? Where do the boats arrive in Heraklion?
Port of departure in Naxos
Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets or ANEK Lines ferries depart for Heraklion from the following ports in Naxos:
Port of arrival in Heraklion
ANEK Lines, Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries or Minoan Lines ships arrive in Heraklion from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Naxos to Heraklion, it will take you at least 3 hours 50 min to cover the 124 mi between Naxos and Heraklion.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Naxos and Heraklion in winter) and the ferry company (Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets and ANEK Lines). There are currently 5 crossings a week between Naxos and Heraklion.
There are 4 ferry companies operating between Naxos and Heraklion: Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets and ANEK Lines.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries.
Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star 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 Naxos 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 Naxos and Heraklion, you will travel 124 mi.
To go by boat from Naxos to Heraklion, you can find prices ranging from £68 for the lowest, to £329 for the highest. The average price we observed was £194.
The first ferry leaves Naxos at 14:15 for Heraklion.
The last ferry to Heraklion usually departs from Naxos at 15:00.
Your Naxos to Heraklion ferry experience
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Naxos 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 Naxos to disembarking in Heraklion. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Naxos and Heraklion.
Ready for boarding in Naxos
Before your Naxos Heraklion ferry journey begins, here are the few steps to embark:
- Presentation at the port of Naxos / You should arrive at the Naxos ferry terminal within the time limit set by Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets or ANEK Lines. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Naxos Heraklion crossing / Go to the ANEK Lines, Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries or Minoan Lines desk at Naxos 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 Naxos ferry terminal inviting you to board. If you are travelling by car, ANEK Lines, Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries or Minoan Lines staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.
On board the Naxos to Heraklion ferry
During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets or ANEK 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.
Ferry arrival in Heraklion
Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Heraklion:
- Approaching Heraklion Harbour / You will not be able to reach the garage until invited by the crew. There is no point in rushing. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Heraklion harbour from the deck of the boat.
- Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Naxos 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 / 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 Heraklion. Finally, your stay in Heraklion begins in earnest!
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