Ferry to Crete

Traveling to Crete by ferry offers a scenic and comfortable way to arrive, letting you enjoy expansive sea views along the journey. Our booking service connects you with multiple ferry operators, making it easy to search, compare, and select from a wide range of routes and schedules. By bringing available sailings into a single platform, we streamline the process of finding and securing your ideal ferry tickets. Our dedicated support team is available to assist you at every step, ensuring a smooth and straightforward travel experience from start to finish.

Your advantages when booking a ferry

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All Ferry Routes to Crete

Route
Operating time
Frequency
Travel Duration
Price from
Currently not bookable
Juli – Okt.
3 times per week
1h 45m – 2h
Juli – Okt.
3 times per week
6h 30m – 6h 50m
Juli – Okt.
4 times per week
3h 5m – 3h 40m
Juli – Okt.
1 times per week
10h 15m – 10h 40m
Currently not bookable
Juli – Okt.
2 times per week
2h 20m

Ferry Operators Serving Crete

Ferry Ports in Crete

Ferry Travel to Crete

Sailing to Crete by sea offers a memorable and picturesque entry to Greece’s largest island. Regular ferry routes connect the mainland port of Piraeus in Athens with major Cretan destinations such as Heraklion, Chania, Sitia, and Rethymno. Travellers can also reach the island via seasonal island-hopping connections from nearby Cycladic islands, including Santorini and Mykonos.

Depending on whether you choose a conventional vessel or a high-speed catamaran, the journey features open-deck coastal views, comfortable private cabins, and on-board lounge and dining amenities. Arriving by sea at historic ports like Heraklion or Souda Bay in Chania presents a dramatic perspective of the Mediterranean shoreline. Bringing a vehicle on board further allows you the freedom to explore the island’s expansive landscapes upon arrival.

Simple Booking and Route Comparison

Our booking platform streamlines your travel planning by comparing real-time schedules, route options, and ticket prices across multiple ferry operators in one place. You can quickly weigh daytime sailings against overnight crossings to select the route that best aligns with your personal itinerary. With transparent pricing, flexible choice, and dedicated customer support, securing your ferry tickets to Crete is both fast and straightforward.

Reisedokumente & Einreisebestimmungen

Valid travel documents are mandatory for entry into the respective destinations. All travelers, including babies and children, must have their own valid identity card (ID) or passport.

If the ID or passport details provided at the time of booking have changed afterwards, please inform us so that the information can be updated in time.

When traveling with a vehicle, the vehicle registration document should also be kept readily available, as it must be presented during check-in or in case of inspections.

Specialists from the Ferrycenter: We are here for you!

Our team is here to make your trip as pleasant as possible. With expertise and a smile, we are here to help you with any questions or concerns.

Das Team des Cruise & Ferry Center, wir sind für dich da und unterstützen dich bei deinen Vorbereitungen für deine nächste Fährreise.

Do you have a request that you would like to discuss in person? Please contact us.