Ferries from
Crete to Dodecanese Islands
Ferries from
Crete to Dodecanese Islands
There are 10 ferry routes. Ferries from Heraklion to Rhodes and Heraklion to Karpathos are popular ferry trips from Crete to Dodecanese Islands. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Crete to Dodecanese Islands sail approximately 13 times per week and are operated by Blue Star Ferries.
Crete to Dodecanese Islands ferry sail durations can take between 2 hours and 11 hours 30 minutes depending on the ferry operator, the route taken and weather conditions.
The fastest ferry from Crete to Dodecanese Islands takes around 2 hours on the Sitia to Kasos ferry with Blue Star Ferries.
Yes, you can travel by car on the ferry from Crete to Dodecanese Islands with Blue Star Ferries.
The distance between Crete and Dodecanese Islands is 57 miles (92km) and 50 nautical miles.
Crete to Dodecanese Islands ferry prices can vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The Heraklion to Rhodes ferry ferry sails approximately 2 times weekly with a crossing time of 11 hours.
Heraklion to Karpathos ferry ferries sail about 2 times weekly with a sailing time of 6 hours 30 minutes.
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Crete is the largest island in Greece situated in the southern Aegean Sea, boasting a wealth of gorgeous harbours, beaches and hilltop towns. Not only is the natural landscape filled with stunning backdrops, the wonderfully unique culture, cuisine and history are inescapable too. You’ll come across awe-inspiring palaces, Renaissance buildings and picturesque Venetian ruins. Or you may spot some locals performing Cretan dances and playing music using stringed instruments called lyres and laoutos, offering a Greek island experience like no other. Crete has a number of excellent ferry ports along its north coast, and, thanks to its location in the southern Aegean, offers numerous routes to the other Greek islands and Athens to the north. This makes Crete an excellent departure point for exploring both the country’s mainland and many beautiful islands.
The twelve Dodecanese Islands lie in the southeast corner of the Aegean Sea, boasting one of the sunniest climates in Greece. As diverse as they are beautiful, the Dodecanese are the complete Greek package offering a wide range of attractions including stunning beaches, exquisite food, historic wonders and architectural masterpieces. The most visited and popular island, Rhodes is rich with medieval history and offers the perfect setting for romantic strolls in its famed Old Town. Thrilling activities come in abundance on the Dodecanese, too, particularly on Telendos, where you can scuba-dive through an ancient sunken city. The Dodecanese Islands offer plenty of great departure points for numerous European destinations, as well as frequent routes within the islands themselves. Due to the quantity of islands in this region, travelling by ferry is by far the most convenient way to get around.
