Heraklion – Anafi
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Heraklion – Anafi
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
There is usually one weekly sailing from Heraklion to Anafi. Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Heraklion to Anafi. Heraklion Anafi ferries cost between $62 and $234, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Heraklion Anafi ferry typically departs Heraklion at about 07:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:45.
Ferries from Heraklion to Anafi sail in around 2 hours 55 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 2 hours 50 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 1 weekly sailing from Heraklion to Anafi provided by Blue Star Ferries.
The price of a ferry from Heraklion to Anafi typically range between $62* and $233*. On average the Heraklion Anafi ferry is $117*. The cheapest Heraklion Anafi ferry prices start from $62*. The average price for a foot passenger is $116*. The average price for a car is $326*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Heraklion to Anafi is approximately 76 miles (122km) or 66 nautical miles.
Yes, Heraklion Anafi ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries between Heraklion and Anafi. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Heraklion and Anafi use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries allow foot passengers on Heraklion Anafi ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Heraklion to Anafi.
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| Crete (Heraklion) - Anafi Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$176* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 57m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 55m | |
| First Ferry | 06:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:45 | |
| Distance | 66 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
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.
The Greek island of Anafi is one of the Cyclades group of islands and is located to the east of the island of Santorini. According the legend, Anafi, a paradise of pristine beauty and 'exotic' beaches with crystal clear waters, has emerged from the bottom of the Aegean Sea to provide shelter to the Argonauts. If you approach the island from the Bay of Ayios Nikolaos you will see before you the picturesque town laid out in front of you. It was built on the ruins of a Venetian castle and is characterised by narrow stone alleys and whitewashed houses.
The Rock of Kalamos, in the east of the island, is a popular attraction. It is the second highest monolithic limestone after Gibralta and is especially popular with climbers who enjoy the challenge of the rock. Also of interest in the Temple of Apollo the Anafian and the Monastery of Zoodochos Piyi which are located at the base of the rock. For fitter climbers, there is another monastery on the top of Kalamos, where a amazing views of the sea and the nearby islands can be had.
