Heraklion
Diafani
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
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Heraklion Diafani Ferry

The Heraklion Diafani ferry route connects Crete with Dodecanese Islands and is currently operated by 2 ferry companies. The Anek Lines service runs up to 2 times per week with a sailing duration of around 9 hours 50 minutes while the Blue Star Ferries service runs up to 1 times per week with a duration from 8 hours 10 minutes.

So that’s a combined 3 sailings on offer per week on the Heraklion Diafani route between Crete and Dodecanese Islands. Compare now and get the best fare at the time that you want to travel.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Crete to Dodecanese Islands page.
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Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Heraklion to Diafani?

    The ferry crossing time from Heraklion to Diafani is approximately 9h. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we’d advise doing a live check.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Heraklion to Diafani?

    There are 2 popular ferry operators for Heraklion to Diafani. These are
    • Anek Lines
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Heraklion to Diafani?

    Book ferries from Heraklion to Diafani through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.

Heraklion Diafani Ferry reviews

  • "Latvija"

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    'Prevelis' travelled on Prevelis

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  • "Kassos to Sitia"

    We were very happy with the trip overall. Two points for improvement: the toilets need to be cleaned more often; there is seating available but inconsiderate people often take more than they need - perhaps an announcement could be made to remind everyone to be more thoughtful.

    'Prevelis' travelled on Prevelis

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  • "Piacevole esperienza "

    Nave puntuale. Personale molto gentile. Cabina accogliente

    'Prevelis' travelled on Prevelis

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  • "Easy Work but check your check in "

    Smooth and easy journey from Rhodes to Karpathos. Only feedback is clarification needed on how early you must arrive. Our confirmation email states we needed to be there 120 minutes before departure. However once we arrived at the ferry port, we were only advised 60. We had a 8am departure and arrived way before 6am which after an early morning wake up seemed unnecessary.

    'Prevelis' travelled on Prevelis

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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.


Diafani Guide

The Greek town and port of Diafani is located on the island of Karpathos which is located in the southern part of the Dodecanese group of islands, between the islands of Crete and Rhodes. As the second largest of the Dodecanese islands, Karpathos extends to a surface area of around 300 sq. km and its terrain is characterised by mountains, the highest peak being Kali Limni and 1,214 meters above sea level. On the slopes of the mountains are springs, vineyards, forests of Pine, olive trees and many other varieties of fruit trees. A popular tourist site on the island are the rock caves that are home to the Mediterranean seal which can is supposedly the only place they can be found along with Kastelorizo. The island's first inhabitant, according to mythology, was Iapetos, the son of Uranus and Gaea (Sky and Earth).

The island can trace its history back to the Neolithic Age and is closely linked with the history of Rhodes and the other islands of the Dodecanese. The island's character has been strongly influenced by those who have conquered it including the Francs, the Turks and the Italians.


Heraklion to Diafani Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 18/03/2024 and 24/03/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 06:15 13:00 6 hours 45 minutes Sun

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