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Rethymno – Santorini (Thira)

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Rethymno – Santorini (Thira)

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Ferry from Rethymno to Thira (Santorini)

Rethymno - Santorini (Thira) Route summary
Departure CountryGreece
Destination CountryGreece
OperatorsSeaJets
Average Price$437.0*
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings1
Average Sailing Duration2h 20m
Fastest Sailing Duration2h 20m
Distance79.5 nautical miles

*Prices subject to change, pricing taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-03-06



The Rethymno to Santorini ferry route connects Crete to the Cyclades Islands and is available to book with 1 ferry operator throughout the year. SeaJets provide 1 sailing per week with an average crossing time of 2 hours and 20 minutes.

There is a high speed ferry from Crete to Santorini via the Megajet available with SeaJets. This fast ferry ensures that passengers arrive in Santorini in the quickest time.

Book from 1 ferry from Rethymno to Santorini each week with Direct Ferries and find the best deal. Passengers can currently bring their cars onboard this ferry route. However, please be advised that only 1 vehicle is allowed per booking.

Prices for the ferry to Thira from Rethymno might change depending on the season you want to travel. The cheapest ferry tickets are usually available during off peak, outside of the high season. Please visit our special offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry discounts.

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Santorini (Thira) Guide

The Greek island of Santorini is one of the Cyclades group of islands that lies in the south Aegean Sea. The island has very much been shaped by its volcanic past which has created a rather unusual landscape in places. A popular site on the island is the water filled 'Caldera' crater and is surrounded by a wall of colourful cliffs which are packed full of charming houses. The island is also known for its lovely beaches, its busy port, its archaeological finds and the wonderful sunsets which are best viewed from the village of Oia, on the island's northernmost tip.

The island's beaches are distinctive in that they are mainly made up of dark volcanic sands, which can get very hot during the summer, and therefore a sun lounger or towel are an essential piece of kit. The best beaches tend to be located around the eastern coastline and always popular is the stretch found at Perissa. However, a little to the south is Perivolos Beach which is also lovely as is Red Beach which is close to ancient Akrotiri, where the red cliffs are hard to miss.

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