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How to get from Sitia to Heraklion by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Sitia to Heraklion can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Sitia 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 or Aigaion Pelagos. This way you can find the best deal on a Sitia Heraklion 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 Sitia to Heraklion simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Sitia to Heraklion Ferry Information

Port of departure
Sitia
Greece
Crete
Port of Arrival
Heraklion
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 Sitia Heraklion: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Sitia to Heraklion, 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 Sitia to Heraklion route is £51. The average ferry crossing time from Sitia to Heraklion is 2 hours 29 min. The slowest ferries will take 2 hours 30 min to reach Heraklion, while the fastest boats will arrive in Heraklion in 2 hours 15 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Sitia at 19:20. The last boat to Heraklion leaves the port of Sitia at 19:35.

Average price of a Sitia to Heraklion ferry crossing
£51
Price range of ferries Sitia Heraklion (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£13 - £89
Average crossing time Sitia Heraklion
2 hours 29 min
Departure time of first ferry to Heraklion
19:20
Time last ferry leaves for Heraklion
19:35
Arrival time of first ferry to Heraklion
21:50

Why travel by ferry from Sitia to Heraklion?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Sitia to Heraklion ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Heraklion. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Sitia to Heraklion 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 Sitia Heraklion 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. Everywhere, large windows give you an extraordinary view of the azure blue sea to make the most of its soothing power.
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 ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or Aigaion Pelagos ferry in Sitia, 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, 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 Heraklion.
Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
If you have children, there's no better way to travel from Sitia to Heraklion as a family than by ferry. Everything is easier. As soon as you leave Sitia, 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. This boat trip between Sitia and Heraklion will remain an unforgettable moment for your children.

Which companies operate between Sitia and Heraklion?

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

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

Port of departure in Sitia

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

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Port of arrival in Heraklion

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

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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

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

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

There are 3 ferry companies operating between Sitia and Heraklion: 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 Sitia 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 Sitia and Heraklion, you will travel 55 mi.

To go by boat from Sitia to Heraklion, 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 Sitia at 19:20 for Heraklion.

The last ferry to Heraklion usually departs from Sitia at 19:35.

Your Sitia to Heraklion ferry experience

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Sitia and Heraklion would be like. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or Aigaion Pelagos ferry cruise, here we explain the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Sitia to disembarking in Heraklion. You will also find practical information about Sitia and Heraklion.

Ready for boarding in Sitia

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

  • Presentation at the port of Sitia / 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 Sitia ferry terminal. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Sitia - Heraklion crossing / Go to the Aigaion Pelagos, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines desk at Sitia 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 Sitia 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 Sitia and Heraklion

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries or Aigaion Pelagos ship as they wish. Some travellers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and shops.

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 / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at Heraklion harbour can give you a check. Finally, your stay in Heraklion begins in earnest!

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