Book your Diafani – Sitia ferry crossing here, linking the quiet northern coast of Karpathos with eastern Crete. Diafani is the small harbour village serving the remote mountain village of Olympos, while Sitia offers an appealing gateway to Crete’s less hurried eastern landscapes. The sea journey connects two distinctly characterful corners of the Dodecanese and Crete, making the crossing part of a wider Greek island adventure. Choose your preferred sailing to begin planning your trip.
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How long is the travel time for Diafani – Sitia?
The Diafani – Sitia crossing takes between 5h and 5h 30m. Blue Star Ferries sails once a week, all year round.
The Diafani–Sitia ferry route links Diafani on Karpathos with Sitia on Crete, crossing the southern Aegean between the Dodecanese and eastern Crete. Sailing duration can vary with the vessel’s itinerary, intermediate port calls, sea conditions and the particular departure chosen, so no single journey time applies to every crossing.
Methods of Travel Diafani – Sitia
On the Diafani – Sitia ferry route with Blue Star Ferries, a vehicle is not required to travel. This makes the crossing a straightforward choice for travellers continuing on foot, whether you are leaving the quiet harbour of Diafani or arriving in eastern Crete through Sitia. Accommodation is required for this route option, adding a more settled, comfortable rhythm to the journey across the Aegean.
Are pets allowed on the Diafani – Sitia route?
Yes, pets are allowed on the Diafani – Sitia route.
Pets can be booked on the Diafani – Sitia ferry with Blue Star Ferries, so your companion can join you on the crossing from Karpathos to eastern Crete. Arrange the pet booking when reserving your journey, and allow plenty of time at Diafani port: passenger check-in is required at least 120 minutes before departure. Bringing water, a familiar blanket and anything that helps your pet settle can make the sea journey feel calmer from the moment you leave the harbour.
Check-in Information Diafani – Sitia
For the Diafani – Sitia ferry, Blue Star Ferries asks both foot passengers and travellers with vehicles to complete check-in at least 120 minutes before departure. Arriving with time to spare lets the port-side bustle give way to the pleasure of setting out across the sea towards eastern Crete.
You do not need to present the supplier ticket at check-in. Bring an accepted form of identification, as Blue Star Ferries requires a passport and accepts either an ID card or passport for travel. Have your booking details and ID ready before you reach the terminal, then you can settle into the crossing from Diafani to Sitia with a little more ease.
Diafani to Sitia ferry
The ferry from Diafani to Sitia links the quiet northern coast of Karpathos with eastern Crete, turning an island-to-island transfer into a memorable stretch of Aegean travel. Diafani sits beneath Karpathos’ rugged mountains, while Sitia welcomes you to a relaxed Cretan harbour town known for its Venetian fortress, seafront cafés and easy-going atmosphere. As the coastline of Karpathos slips away, the open sea brings that pleasing sense of leaving one island chapter behind and beginning another. This route is a natural choice for travellers continuing their Greek island journey towards Crete without needing to travel with a vehicle. Blue Star Ferries permits pet bookings on this route, so pets can be part of the onward adventure too.
Use this page to compare available Diafani – Sitia ferry options and choose the sailing that suits your travel plans. The route option requires accommodation with Blue Star Ferries, giving your crossing a defined place to settle into as the journey unfolds. For a smooth departure from Diafani, both passengers and vehicles must check in at least 120 minutes before sailing. You do not need to present the supplier ticket at check-in with Blue Star Ferries. Passport requirements apply, and Blue Star Ferries accepts an ID card or passport for travel documentation. Once you have selected the right crossing, booking your Diafani to Sitia ferry lets you look ahead to Crete’s eastern coast and the pleasures waiting beyond Sitia’s harbour.
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