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Heraklion
Rhodes
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
Popular Ferry Operators for Heraklion - Rhodes
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The Crete to Rhodes ferry route is provided by 1 operator and is available for booking during the high season. The ferry crossing from Crete to Rhodes takes approximately 15 hours and 18 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Crete to Rhodes ferry duration can range between 15 hours 15 minutes and 15 hours 20 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 2 ferry weekly sailings from Heraklion to Rhodes.
Anek Lines offer up to 2 sailings per week. Ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.
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With 1 sailing per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there is an alternative ferry to Rhodes if you require additional flexibility.
| Crete (Heraklion) - Rhodes Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Anek Lines & Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | £106* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 11h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 05:25 | |
| Distance | 194 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.
"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
Read More Read Less"Piacevole esperienza "
Nave puntuale. Personale molto gentile. Cabina accogliente
'Prevelis' travelled on Prevelis
Read More Read Less"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
Read More Read LessThe 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 Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese group of islands and is a popular destination for tourists, especially as it has around 300 days of sunshine every year. The island lies in the eastern Aegean Sea and is to the north of the island of Crete and to the south east of Athens. The island has all the facilities to make it the popular tourist destination that it has become and includes a beautiful coastline and has plenty of culture and a lively nightlife.
The island's main town, Rhodes Town, is very charming and visitors will see enormous medieval fortifications and narrow alleys that are simply full of character. However, the island's beaches are perhaps the biggest attraction and is what makes it so popular. many of the island's beaches are located on the eastern shore and Lindos stands out as offering the best stretch of sand and pebbles and is close to the Megali Paralia.
Rhodes is connected by ferry with daily services to Piraeus, by conventional and high speed boats. During the summer months Rhodes is also connected with the rest of the Dodecanese islands, along with Crete and Cyclades.
Ferry Timetables between 04/12/2023 and 10/12/2023
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
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| Blue Star Ferries | 05:25 | 16:25 | 11 hours | Sun |
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