Crete: Ferry routes and online booking tickets

You can easily and quickly reach Crete by ferry, as there are many ferry companies connecting the island to mainland Greece, the Dodecanese Islands, and the Cyclades. Ferries depart from the port of Piraeus to three northern ports of Crete throughout the year. The most common and frequent route is to the port of Heraklion on the northern side of the island. Ferries also operate routes to Crete from six islands in the Cyclades. Additionally, there are weekly routes from the Dodecanese Islands to Crete's ports.

You can make reservations for ferry trips from Piraeus to various destinations in Crete through the following ferry connections:

• Ferry Routes & Ticket Booking Piraeus - Heraklion, Crete: Heraklion is the largest city and the capital of Crete. The duration of the journey is approximately 9.5 hours. The ferries depart from gates E2 or E3 of the Piraeus port. Ferry connections to Crete are usually provided by ferry companies such as Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, ANEK Superfast, Seajets, and Fast Ferries. The cost of regular tickets ranges from €36 to €45.5.
• Ferry Routes & Ticket Booking Piraeus - Sitia, Crete: The port of Sitia has ferry connections not only to Piraeus but also to various islands, including Karpathos, Kasos, Heraklion, Milos, Santorini, Rhodes, and Halki.
• Ferry Routes & Ticket Booking Piraeus - Kissamos, Crete: Kissamos is a seaside town located 36 kilometers east of Chania. It serves as a good base for day trips to Balos by boat.
• Ferry Routes & Ticket Booking Piraeus - Rethymno, Crete: The port of Rethymno is located on the northern coast of Crete and has ferry connections to Piraeus, Santorini, Antikythira, Kythira, and other islands. In Rethymno, you will discover interesting sights, Venetian walls, and traditional taverns.

You can find information about all ferry routes and ticket prices for all Crete ports on booktickets.  Additionally, details regarding ferry departure schedules and travel durations are provided so that you can plan your trip in advance. Moreover, you can book discounted ferry tickets for passengers and vehicles!