Book your Heraklion – Rhodes ferry and link Crete’s lively northern coast with the largest island of the Dodecanese. Departing from Heraklion, you leave behind a city shaped by Minoan history and set course for Rhodes, famed for its UNESCO-listed medieval old town and sunlit Aegean shores. This Blue Star Ferries route can be travelled as a foot passenger, while accommodation is required for this route option. Choose your travel dates to begin planning your island-to-island journey.
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How long is the travel time for Heraklion – Rhodes?
The Heraklion to Rhodes ferry crosses the southern Aegean, linking Crete with the Dodecanese island of Rhodes. Sailing duration can vary with the vessel’s routing, intermediate calls and sea conditions, so the journey is best viewed as a relaxed passage between two of Greece’s most characterful islands rather than a fixed travel-time transfer.
Methods of Travel Heraklion – Rhodes
On the Heraklion – Rhodes route with Blue Star Ferries, you can travel without a vehicle. This makes the crossing a straightforward choice for passengers continuing their Greek island journey on foot, leaving the roads of Crete behind as Rhodes draws closer across the Aegean.
Are pets allowed on the Heraklion – Rhodes route?
Pets can be booked on the Blue Star Ferries service from Heraklion to Rhodes, allowing your companion to join the island journey across the Aegean. When making your reservation, include your pet from the outset so the booking reflects everyone travelling.
For a calmer crossing, bring familiar items such as water, food and a comforting blanket or toy, and allow plenty of time at Heraklion port. Passenger and vehicle check-in is required at least 120 minutes before departure, leaving you time to settle in before the voyage to Rhodes.
Check-in Information Heraklion – Rhodes
For the Heraklion – Rhodes ferry, Blue Star Ferries asks both foot passengers and travellers with vehicles to check in at least 120 minutes before departure. Arriving with time to spare lets the holiday mood take over before you leave Crete’s northern coast behind and sail towards Rhodes.
You do not need to present the supplier ticket at check-in. Bring an accepted identity document, with a passport required for this route option, and keep your booking details easy to reach as you make your way through the port.
Heraklion to Rhodes ferry
Leave Crete’s lively capital behind and sail east across the Aegean towards Rhodes, the largest of the Dodecanese islands. The Heraklion – Rhodes ferry route links two distinctive Greek island destinations: Heraklion, with its Venetian harbour and easy access to the Palace of Knossos, and Rhodes, where medieval walls, sunlit beaches and whitewashed villages shape the horizon. Arriving in Rhodes brings you close to a UNESCO-listed Old Town, a maze of stone lanes, historic gateways and inviting squares. It is a rewarding sea journey for travellers combining Cretan culture with the island atmosphere of the south-eastern Aegean. Blue Star Ferries operates the route option shown here, and a vehicle is not required, making it a natural choice for foot passengers. Accommodation is required for this route option.
Compare and book your crossing
Use this page to compare available Heraklion to Rhodes ferry sailings and choose the crossing that suits your island itinerary. Blue Star Ferries permits pet bookings, so you can include your pet when arranging your journey. Passenger and vehicle check-in are required at least 120 minutes before departure, leaving time to reach the port and begin the trip at an unhurried pace. You do not need the supplier ticket at check-in with Blue Star Ferries. For identification, the operator lists passport requirements and accepts either an ID or passport. Once your ferry is booked, the journey from Heraklion to Rhodes becomes more than a connection between islands: it is a memorable stretch of blue water between two rich Greek worlds.
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