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How to get from Paros to Heraklion by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Paros to Heraklion can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Paros 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 Paros Heraklion ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways or Sea Jets 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 Paros to Heraklion simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Paros to Heraklion Ferry Information

Port of departure
Paros
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Port of Arrival
Heraklion
Greece
Crete
Distance
121 mi
Ferry Companies
ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries
Frequency of crossings
3 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
3 hours 50 min
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Ferry Paros Heraklion: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Paros to Heraklion, you'll find tickets range from £68 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £277 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Paros to Heraklion route is £146. The average ferry crossing time from Paros to Heraklion is 4 hours 7 min. The slowest ferries will take 4 hours 40 min to reach Heraklion, while the fastest boats will arrive in Heraklion in 3 hours 25 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Paros at 13:10. The last boat to Heraklion leaves the port of Paros at 14:10.

Average price of a Paros to Heraklion ferry crossing
£146
Price range of ferries Paros Heraklion (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£68 - £277
Average crossing time Paros Heraklion
4 hours 7 min
Departure time of first ferry to Heraklion
13:10
Time last ferry leaves for Heraklion
14:10
Arrival time of first ferry to Heraklion
16:40
Arrival time of last ferry to Heraklion
18:50

Why travel by ferry from Paros to Heraklion?

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

To finally take the time to travel
It is well known that we live in a society where everything has to go fast, faster and faster. Sailing at less than 40km/h on board a Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways or Sea Jets ferry for the 121 mi between Paros and Heraklion will be a relaxing stop. All ships are equipped with lounges, restaurants, promenade decks, and sometimes much more... You may even regret arriving in Heraklion so quickly!
So you don't have to worry about the amount of luggage
With the train, bus or plane, an excess of one free piece of luggage is often applied and each additional piece of luggage generates an additional cost. However, when you board a Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways or Sea Jets ferry in Paros, 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 Heraklion. However, many ships provide luggage storage for foot passengers. Check with Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways or Sea Jets.
Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
If you have children, there's no better way to travel from Paros to Heraklion as a family than by ferry. Everything is easier. As soon as you leave Paros, 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. On board the ferry to Heraklion, time flies by faster than you think and this maritime experience between Paros and Heraklion will remain unforgettable for your children for a long time.

Which companies operate between Paros and Heraklion?

If you want to travel between Paros and Heraklion by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways or Sea Jets 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.

Cyclades Fast Ferries Paros Heraklion
Cyclades Fast Ferries
Cyclades Fast Ferries was founded in 2003 and is based in Greece. It offers fast crossings between the Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Paros-Heraklion fares and book a Cyclades Fast Ferries ticket between Paros and Heraklion. More information about Cyclades Fast Ferries
Blue Star Ferries Paros Heraklion
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Paros-Heraklion route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Paros-Heraklion fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Paros and Heraklion. More information about Blue Star Ferries
ANEK Lines Paros Heraklion
ANEK Lines
Anek Lines is a Greek shipping company operating the Paros-Heraklion route and other shipping lines between Italy and Greece and between many Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Paros-Heraklion fares and book a ANEK Lines ticket between Paros and Heraklion. More information about ANEK Lines
Minoan Lines Paros Heraklion
Minoan Lines
Minoan Lines is a Greek shipping company created in 1972 and providing passenger transport in Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Paros-Heraklion fares and book a Minoan Lines ticket between Paros and Heraklion. Minoan Lines operates 6 crossings a week to Heraklion from Paros and the journey time is 3 hours 50 min. More information about Minoan Lines
3 hours 50 min
6 crossings a week
Hellenic Seaways Paros Heraklion
Hellenic Seaways
Hellenic Seaways was founded in 2000 and is based in Athens, Greece. The company serves the Greek islands and the Aegean region. On Vivanoda, you can compare Paros-Heraklion fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Paros and Heraklion. More information about Hellenic Seaways
Sea Jets Paros Heraklion
Sea Jets
Sea Jets is a Greek shipping company established in 1989. It operates some 140 routes between Piraeus and Crete and the Cyclades archipelago. On Vivanoda, you can compare Paros-Heraklion fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Paros and Heraklion. Sea Jets operates 5 crossings a week to Heraklion from Paros and the journey time is 4 hours 30 min. More information about Sea Jets
4 hours 30 min
5 crossings a week

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

Port of departure in Paros

Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways or Sea Jets ferries depart for Heraklion from the following ports in Paros:

Paros
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Port of arrival in Heraklion

Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or Cyclades Fast Ferries ships arrive in Heraklion from the following ports:

Heraklion
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Paros to Heraklion, it will take you at least 3 hours 50 min to cover the 121 mi between Paros and Heraklion.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Paros and Heraklion in winter) and the ferry company (Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways and Sea Jets). There are currently 3 crossings a day between Paros and Heraklion.

There are 6 ferry companies operating between Paros and Heraklion: Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways and Sea Jets.

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 Paros 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 Paros and Heraklion, you will travel 121 mi.

To go by boat from Paros to Heraklion, you can find prices ranging from £68 for the lowest, to £277 for the highest. The average price we observed was £146.

The first ferry leaves Paros at 13:10 for Heraklion.

The last ferry to Heraklion usually departs from Paros at 14:10.

Your Paros to Heraklion ferry experience

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Paros and Heraklion would be 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 Paros to disembarking in Heraklion. You will also find practical information about Paros and Heraklion.

Ready for boarding in Paros

Before you set off on your Paros Heraklion ferry journey, here are some steps to take before boarding:

  • Presentation at the port of Paros / You should arrive in the port of Paros well in advance. Please check this with your Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or Cyclades Fast Ferries company. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Paros - Heraklion crossing / Go to the Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or Cyclades Fast Ferries desk at Paros 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 Heraklion / Watch out for voice messages in the Paros ferry terminal inviting you to board. If you are travelling by car, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or Cyclades Fast Ferries staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.

On board the ship between Paros and Heraklion

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways or Sea Jets 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 not be able to return to your vehicle until the ferry has come to rest and tied up to the quay in Heraklion Harbour. There is no point in rushing. In the meantime, we advise you to enjoy the arrival in Heraklion from the outside deck.
  • Vacate your cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Heraklion Harbour.
  • 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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