Heraklion Thira Ferry

The Heraklion Thira ferry route connects Crete with Cyclades Islands and is currently operated by 4 ferry companies. Minoan Lines operate their crossing up to 4 times per week, Blue Star Ferries 2 times per week, Cyclades Fast Ferries 3 times per week & the SeaJets service is available up to 12 times per week.

There are a combined 21 sailings available per week on the Heraklion Thira crossing between Crete and Cyclades Islands and with 4 ferry companies on offer it is advisable to compare all to make sure you get the best fare at the time that you want to travel.

Heraklion - Thira Ferry Operators

  • Minoan Lines
  • Blue Star Ferries
    • 2 Sailings Weekly 2 hr 55 min
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  • Cyclades Fast Ferries
    • 3 Sailings Weekly 1 hr 50 min
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  • SeaJets
    • 12 Sailings Weekly 1 hr 50 min
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Heraklion Thira Average Prices

Prices shown represent the average one way price paid by our customers. The most common booking on the Heraklion Thira route is a car and 2 passengers.

Heraklion Guide

The Greek city of Heraklion is the capital and largest city on the island of Crete. A popular visitor attraction near the city is Knossos, which is around 5 km from Heraklion. This important archaeological site was the Palace of King Minos and home to the Minotaur, if legend is to be believed. The palace was built over the remains of a former Neolithic settlement in around 1900 BC.

An important attraction in the city itself is the Archaeological Museum which can be found on one corner of the central Eleftherias Square, in a converted power station. The museum collects and displays many artefacts from Knossos, Archanes, Phaestos, Zakros and many other important archaeological sites on the island. The museum's collection spans several thousand years and includes the Phaestos disc, classic Hellenic and Roman sculptures, frescos, jewellery, wall paintings and pottery.

Visitors to Heraklion can take a ferry from the port, which is important for both passenger services and cargo, to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also daily sailings to the mainland port of Piraeus.