Paros – Heraklion
Ferries to Crete
Paros – Heraklion
Ferries to Crete
The Paros to Heraklion ferry route is provided by 3 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Paros to Heraklion takes approximately 4 hours and 10 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Paros to Heraklion ferry duration can range between 4 hours and 5 minutes and 4 hours and 35 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 8 weekly sailings from Paros to Heraklion. SeaJets provide up to 7 weekly sailings, Minoan Lines provide up to 2 weekly sailings and Cyclades Fast Ferries provide up to 3 weekly sailings. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Paros at approximately 13:40 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 13:45. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Paros to Heraklion is with SeaJets in 4 hours and 5 minutes.
There are currently no overnight sailings from Paros to Heraklion.
You can book cabins on ferries that sail from Paros to Heraklion with SeaJets and Minoan Lines.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Paros to Heraklion with SeaJets. There are pet-friendly cabins available onboard which must be booked before you travel. Please ensure that your dog is on a leash while boarding and departing the ship.
Passengers sailing with SeaJets and Cyclades Fast Ferries can take a maximum of 50kg of luggage per person at no additional cost. Those sailing with Minoan Lines can take up to 40kg of luggage per person.
The price of a ferry from Paros to Heraklion can vary between $85 and $828 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $258, prices can range from $85 and $440. The average price with a car is $453. Car prices can range from $185 and $828. 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. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees.
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 Heraklion ferry.
The best way to travel from Paros to Heraklion is by ferry. With 1 sailing departing per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
First class is available on ferries from Paros to Heraklion with Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines and SeaJets.
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| Paros - Crete (Heraklion) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | SeaJets | |
| Average Price | $167* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 58m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 3h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 13:15 | |
| Distance | 94 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Located in the Cyclades group of islands, the Greek island of Paros lies in the Aegean Sea, to the west of the island of Naxos from which it is separated by a channel that is around 8 km wide. The island is 160 km to the south east of the Port of Piraeus. Historically known for its fine white marble, which gave rise to the term 'Parian' to describe marble or china of similar qualities, the marble mines and quarries have now been abandoned and can be found around the island. Today, the island's principal source of income is derived from tourism. The capital of Paros, Parikia, is a typically beautiful Cycladic village with whitewashed houses and lovely grand neoclassical mansions. Standing atop a hill in the centre of the village is a 13th century Venetian castle which provides glorious views of the town and surrounding area. There is also an important ecclesiastical attraction in the town in the form of the 6th century Church of Panayia Ekatontapyliani, also known as Katapoliani.
The island's port is also in Parikia and hosts both conventional ferries and high speed ferries. Ferries generally depart to Piraeus and to the other islands of the Cyclades.
Located on the Greek island of Crete, Heraklion is the island's largest city and is one of the main urban centres in Greece. The city can trace its history back to at least the 9th century AD when its development began and then later came under the influence of the Arabs, the Venetians and the Ottomans. Popular sites in the city with tourists include the fortification walls that are essentially the boundary of the old city. These were first built by the Arabs and then reinforced by the Venetians. From the seven bastions, only the Martinengo bastion survives to this day and is where visitors will find the tomb of the renowned writer N. Kazantzakis, overlooking the city. The city was also a venue during the 2004 Olympic Games, and hosted games of the football tournament.
Located in the city's old port, visitors can still see the vaulted tarsanades where ships used to be built and also the 16th century Koule Fortress. From the port, ferries depart to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also ferry services to the Greek mainland port of Piraeus.
