Heraklion – Rhodes
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Heraklion – Rhodes
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
The Heraklion to Rhodes ferry route is provided by 1 operator and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Heraklion to Rhodes takes approximately 11 hours and 20 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Heraklion to Rhodes ferry duration can range between 11 hours and 11 hours and 45 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There is currently 1 weekly sailing from Heraklion to Rhodes. Blue Star Ferries provide up to 2 sailings per week. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The fastest ferry from Heraklion to Rhodes is with Blue Star Ferries in 11 hours.
The fastest ferries from Heraklion to Rhodes usually cost around $121.
You can take an overnight ferry on the Heraklion to Rhodes route. The first overnight ferry departs at 04:00 and arrives in Rhodes at 15:00.
You can book cabins on ferries that sail from Heraklion to Rhodes with Blue Star Ferries.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on ferries from Heraklion to Rhodes.
Yes, cars are allowed on ferries from Heraklion to Rhodes with Blue Star Ferries.
Yes, foot passengers can board the ferry from Heraklion to Rhodes with Blue Star Ferries. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
The price of a ferry from Heraklion to Rhodes can vary between $30 and $480 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $80, prices can range from $30 and $121. The average price with a car is $310. Car prices can range from $177 and $480. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can change from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Rhodes ferry.
First class is available on the Heraklion to Rhodes ferry with Blue Star Ferries.
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| Crete (Heraklion) - Rhodes Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | $121* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 11h 20m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 11h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 04:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 05:30 | |
| Distance | 194 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The Greek city of Heraklion is the capital and largest city on the island of Crete. A popular visitor attraction near the city is Knossos, which is around 5 km from Heraklion. This important archaeological site was the Palace of King Minos and home to the Minotaur, if legend is to be believed. The palace was built over the remains of a former Neolithic settlement in around 1900 BC.
An important attraction in the city itself is the Archaeological Museum which can be found on one corner of the central Eleftherias Square, in a converted power station. The museum collects and displays many artefacts from Knossos, Archanes, Phaestos, Zakros and many other important archaeological sites on the island. The museum's collection spans several thousand years and includes the Phaestos disc, classic Hellenic and Roman sculptures, frescos, jewellery, wall paintings and pottery.
Visitors to Heraklion can take a ferry from the port, which is important for both passenger services and cargo, to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also daily sailings to the mainland port of Piraeus.
The Greek island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese group of islands and is a popular destination for tourists, especially as it has around 300 days of sunshine every year. The island lies in the eastern Aegean Sea and is to the north of the island of Crete and to the south east of Athens. The island has all the facilities to make it the popular tourist destination that it has become and includes a beautiful coastline and has plenty of culture and a lively nightlife.
The island's main town, Rhodes Town, is very charming and visitors will see enormous medieval fortifications and narrow alleys that are simply full of character. However, the island's beaches are perhaps the biggest attraction and is what makes it so popular. many of the island's beaches are located on the eastern shore and Lindos stands out as offering the best stretch of sand and pebbles and is close to the Megali Paralia.
Rhodes is connected by ferry with daily services to Piraeus, by conventional and high speed boats. During the summer months Rhodes is also connected with the rest of the Dodecanese islands, along with Crete and Cyclades.
