Ferries from
Dodecanese Islands to Crete
Ferries from
Dodecanese Islands to Crete
There are 10 ferry routes. Ferries from Karpathos to Heraklion and Rhodes to Heraklion are popular ferry trips from Dodecanese Islands to Crete. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Dodecanese Islands to Crete sail approximately 16 times per week and are operated by Blue Star Ferries.
Dodecanese Islands to Crete ferry sail durations can take between 2 hours and 11 hours 45 minutes depending on the ferry operator, the route taken and weather conditions.
The fastest ferry from Dodecanese Islands to Crete takes around 2 hours on the Kasos to Sitia ferry with Blue Star Ferries.
Yes, you can travel by car on the ferry from Dodecanese Islands to Crete with Blue Star Ferries.
The distance between Dodecanese Islands and Crete is 57 miles (92km) and 50 nautical miles.
Dodecanese Islands to Crete ferry prices can vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The Karpathos to Heraklion ferry ferry sails approximately 2 times weekly with a crossing time of 6 hours 15 minutes.
Rhodes to Heraklion ferry ferries sail about 2 times weekly with a sailing time of 10 hours 52 minutes.
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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.
Crete is the largest and most populous island in Greece, situated in the Mediterranean Sea, slightly southeast of the mainland Known for its varied landscapes comprising fertile valleys, stunning beaches and the famous White Mountains found alongside idyllic harbours and sleepy villages, Crete has beautiful backdrops around every corner. Numerous time-honoured traditions remain fundamental to Cretan culture, including Easter feasts, playing stringed instruments called ‘lyra’ and performing spectacular local dances. Some Greeks even say Crete could be its own country due to its diverse terrain and the unique way of life. There are many domestic ferry routes departing the mainland and surrounding archipelagos in the Aegean Sea, arriving at the five Cretan ports on the north coast, including the capital, Heraklion. These sailings have varying journey times and are run by multiple operators, so there’s ample choice when it comes to reaching Crete by ferry.
