Book your Santorini – Sitia ferry crossing here, linking the volcanic Cyclades island with eastern Crete. Departing from Santorini, the journey carries you from caldera views and whitewashed villages towards Sitia, a relaxed Cretan port town on the island’s less-developed east coast. Blue Star Ferries operates this route option, and travelling without a vehicle is possible. Choose your preferred sailing details and begin looking forward to your Greek island journey.
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How long is the travel time for Santorini – Sitia?
The Santorini to Sitia ferry links the volcanic Cyclades island of Santorini with eastern Crete. As the crossing follows a long Aegean route between island groups, sailing time can vary with the vessel’s itinerary, intermediate port calls and sea conditions. The journey offers a gradual change of scenery, from Santorini’s dramatic caldera landscapes towards the quieter coastline around Sitia.
Methods of Travel Santorini – Sitia
On the Santorini – Sitia route with Blue Star Ferries, you can travel without a vehicle. This makes the crossing a straightforward choice for travellers continuing their Greek island journey on foot, with the sea voyage linking Santorini’s volcanic scenery to eastern Crete and the relaxed harbour town of Sitia.
Are pets allowed on the Santorini – Sitia route?
Pets can be booked on the Santorini – Sitia ferry with Blue Star Ferries, so your four-legged companion can join you on the journey from the Cyclades to eastern Crete. When reserving, include your pet in the booking from the start and keep any travel essentials close at hand for a calmer departure.
Arrive with time to spare: passenger and vehicle check-in is required at least 120 minutes before departure. A little extra time lets you settle in at Santorini port and begin the crossing in a more relaxed frame of mind.
Check-in Information Santorini – Sitia
For the Santorini – Sitia ferry with Blue Star Ferries, passengers and vehicles must check in at least 120 minutes before departure. Arriving with time to spare lets you settle into the atmosphere of Santorini’s port before the crossing 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 accepts an ID card or passport and requires a passport for this route option. Keep your travel documents easy to reach as you make your way through the port.
Santorini to Sitia Ferry
Leaving Santorini’s volcanic cliffs behind, the ferry journey to Sitia links the Cyclades with Crete’s quieter, more easterly coast. It is a rewarding change of scenery: Santorini’s whitewashed villages and caldera views give way to Sitia, a relaxed harbour town set beside the blue waters of the Cretan Sea. From Sitia, travellers can explore an authentic corner of eastern Crete, known for its coastal landscapes, traditional villages and easy-going atmosphere. The Santorini – Sitia ferry is a natural choice for island-hoppers who want to continue their Greek adventure beyond the better-known stops. Blue Star Ferries offers this route option, and accommodation is required for the crossing. You can travel as a foot passenger, as bringing a vehicle is not required.
Compare and book your Santorini – Sitia crossing
Use this page to compare the available Santorini to Sitia ferry option and choose a crossing that suits the rhythm of your holiday. If you are travelling with a pet, pet bookings are permitted on this route option, so your companion can be part of the journey to Crete. For a smooth departure from Santorini, both passengers and vehicles must check in at least 120 minutes before departure. You do not need to present the supplier ticket at check-in, while a passport is required and an ID or passport is accepted. Once your crossing is arranged, you can look forward to leaving the island horizon behind and arriving in Sitia ready to discover eastern Crete at your own pace.
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