Greece › Greek Ferries › Santorini to Crete Ferries
Updated: May 24, 2023
By Santorini Dave
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From late March to early November, there are 1 to 3 ferries per day from Santorini to Heraklio (the largest port in Crete). The ferry ride from Santorini to Crete takes 2 or 3 hours and ferries usually depart Santorini in the afternoon and arrive in Heraklio between 5pm and 7pm.
• How to buy ferry tickets: Ferryhopper.com
• Best seats: I recommend Business or VIP if available (nicer seats in a more relaxed setting)
• When to book tickets: 2 to 3 months in advance (any sooner and some ferry routes might not be released yet, any later and some ferries could be sold out)Example Santorini to Crete Ferry Schedule
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