Crete (Heraklion) to Santorini: Ferry Routes

Planning is the key to traveling by ferry from Crete (Heraklion) to Santorini like a pro! Keep reading to discover the best ferry routes from Crete to Santorini, availability, ferry schedules, connections, travel tips, prices and many more. Here we go!

The ferry route from Crete (Heraklion) to Santorini is one of the most popular seasonal routes in Greece.
Ferries from Heraklion arrive at Athinios port in Santorini.
The cost of a ferry ticket from Crete (Heraklion) to Santorini is about '25' 'EUR' (25 Euros) - '70' 'EUR' (70 Euros) for a standard seat.

You will find below all needed information about your trip by Ferry from Crete Heraklion to Santorini:

• What are the routes from Crete Heraklion to Santorini?
• What types of ferries go to Santorini?
• How long is the trip?
• View route on map

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During peak season, there are at least 2-3 ferries from Crete (Heraklion) to Santorini every day.

The types of ferries that connect Heraklion with Santorini are conventional ferries and high-speed/catamaran ferries. The ferry companies that serve itineraries from Heraklion to Santorini are Seajets, Minoan Lines, and Aegeon Pelagos.

The ferry trip from Crete (Heraklion) to Santorini lasts for 2-6 hours, depending of the vessel (conventional ferries and high-speed/catamaran ferries).

• The best way to plan your trip from Crete (Heraklion) to Santorini is to book your ferry tickets in advance, as Greek ferries may be fully booked, especially in July and August.
• If you want to travel on a budget, choose the Aegeon Pelagos company. You can find tickets for as little as 25 euros for a deck seat.
• Santorini is the perfect starting point for island-hopping. In the summer, there are ferries from Santorini to Mykonos and the rest of the Cyclades islands, as well as to the Dodecanese islands.

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