Heraklion – Naxos
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
Heraklion – Naxos
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
The Heraklion to Naxos ferry route is available with 2 operators and runs all year round. The ferry crossing from Crete to Naxos takes approximately 3 hours and 43 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. The duration for the Crete to Naxos ferry can range between 3 hours 40 minutes and 3 hours 50 minutes depending on the operator that you choose to book with.
There are around 7 weekly sailings from Crete to Naxos. SeaJets provide up to 6 weekly sailings and Minoan Lines provide 1 weekly sailings. Please be aware that ferry schedules usually increase during the high season.
The earliest ferry departs at approximately 08:00 and the last ferry departs at approximately 10:00. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Crete to Naxos is with SeaJets in 3 hours and 40 minutes.
You can book cabins on ferries that sail from Crete to Naxos.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Crete to Naxos, with SeaJets providing kennels available onboard.
The price of a ferry from Heraklion - Naxos can vary between £89 and £609 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is £179, prices can range from £89 and £358. The average price with a car is £339. Car prices can range from £294 and £609. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can change from season to season.
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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.
Naxos is a Greek island that lies in the Aegean Sea and is part of the Cyclades group of islands. The island has a rich and interesting history and has been ruled by a number of different civilisations during its history, including the Byzantine, Frankish and Venetians, all of which have left their mark on the island. The island has a flourishing agricultural economy thanks to its fertile terrain and visitors will see both olives and grapes being grown.
Popular attractions on the island, aside from its lovely beaches, tend to focus around Hora and include the Venetian Castle. Also popular with visitors are the island's villages, with one of the largest being Filoti which is situated next to Mount Zeus and Apiranthos which is next to Mount Fanari. Another popular way to spend time on the island is to take to one of the many trails on the island and to go hiking into the mountains.
The island's port is also located in Chora. From the port ferries depart to Piraeus (Athens) and to the other islands in the Cyclades.
