Ferry to Crete

Ferries to Crete are available with Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets & Anek Superfast.

Crete Ferry Time

There are approximately 51 daily sailings and up to 146 weekly sailings to Crete. Please note that ferry schedules can change throughout the year and usually increase during the high season. Take advantage of our deal finder for the latest sailing times and availability.

Ports of Crete

There are 6 ports in Crete. The most popular port is Heraklion Port with 152 weekly sailings.

Santorini (Thira) to Heraklion Ferry

The Santorini (Thira) ferry sails around 17 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 2 hours 32 minutes. The Santorini (Thira) Heraklion ferry costs approximately $119 on average. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees.

Athens (Piraeus) to Heraklion Ferry

The Athens (Piraeus) Heraklion (Crete) ferry sails approximately 4 times daily and up to 37 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 5 hours 41 minutes. Athens (Piraeus) Heraklion ferry is $294 on average. Exclusive of booking fees.

Prices will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated December 24.

Can I take my car on the ferry to Crete?

Yes, there is a car ferry to Crete. Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets & Anek Superfast provide car ferries to Crete.

Can I bring pets on the Crete ferry?

Pets are allowed to travel on ferries to Crete with Minoan Lines & SeaJets.

Crete Ferry Prices and Discounts

The price of a ferry to Crete can fluctuate by route, operator and season. Please visit our special offers page for all the best ferry offers available.

Crete Island Hopping

Crete is a fantastic location for island hopping in Greece, with easy access to many nearby islands including Santorini, Milos, Karpathos and Anafi. Ferries operate throughout the year and typically take anywhere between 1 hour and 35 minutes to 3 hours depending on which route you decide to take.

How to book cheap ferry tickets to Crete

Book ferry tickets to Crete online with Direct Ferries by using our Deal Finder and compare routes, prices and operators for the best deals.