Ferries from Heraklion to Thira (Santorini)
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The crossing between Heraklion and Santorini is served by Anek Superfast - Blue Star Ferries and Seajets which carry out 7 trips per week with mainly morning boardings and crossing times ranging between 1 hour 35 minutes and 6 hours 10 minutes. Hydrofoils and fast ships operate on this route, so you can reach your destination rapidly.
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| Route: | HERAKLION - THIRA (SANTORINI) |
|---|---|
| Average Weekly Sailings: | 7 weekly sailings |
| Sailing Days: | Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday |
| No. of Operators: | 2 |
| Operators: | ANEK SUPERFAST - BLUE STAR FERRIES, SEAJETS |
| First Ferry: | 08:00 |
| Last Ferry: | 08:00 |
| Average trip duration: | 1 h 49 min |
| Distance: | 126.08 Km |
🛳️ 20% Discount for Early Booking
📅 Validity Period
• Until February 28, 2025 for new bookings and ticket issuance.
• Valid for travel until December 31, 2025 for one-way or round-trip tickets.
📍 Destinations
• Ancona Igoumenitsa / Patras / Korfu: Discount applies to all fares for individual passengers and the following vehicle categories:
🚗 Car (CAR)
🚙 Electric car (EV CAR 0-40% BAT)
🚗 Car with roof box over 2 m (CAR WITH ROOF BOX OVER 2M HIGH)
🚙 Electric car with roof box over 2 m (EV CAR 0-40% BAT, ROOF BOX OVER 2M HIGH)
🚐 Minibus up to 6 m long and 2 m high (MINIBUS LOW UP TO 6M LONG AND 2M HIGH)
🚐 Electric minibus up to 6 m long and 2 m high (EV MINIBUS LOW UP TO 6M LONG AND 2M HIGH 0-40% BAT)
🚛 Trailers up to 3 m long (BAGGAGE TRL UP TO 3M)
🏍️ Motorcycles (MOTORCYCLE / MOTO 3-4 WHEELS)
• Bari Igoumenitsa / Patras / Korfu and Venice Igoumenitsa / Patras: Discount applies to all fares for individual passengers and vehicles, excluding campers over 10 m long (CAMPER XL).
🔄 Modifications and Changes
• If changes to date or itinerary are made after February 28, 2025, the difference between the early booking fare and the flyer fare will be charged.
• In case of change to open-date tickets after February 28, 2025, the difference between the early booking fare and the flyer fare will apply to new dates.
💰 Refund Policy
• Early booking tickets are non-refundable, but cancellation refunds will only be for fuel surcharge and EU ETS environmental surcharge.
• Tickets can be issued with open return (outbound with early booking discount, return with flyer fare without further early booking discount).
• Tickets initially issued with early booking discount are valid until 31.12.2025, even in case of replacements (e.g., change of travel date).
🤑 Combining Other Discounts
• The 20% discount applies on top of any other discounts, except for the child discount.
⏳ Booking Deadline
• Tickets must be issued within 10 days from the booking date.
⚠️ Limitations
• Limited capacity for early booking.
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20% discount - valid until 28 Feb 2025
Passengers with tickets for routes between Italy or Greece with Anek Superfast receive a 30% discount on onward tickets to the Cyclades, Dodecanese, Crete and the Northeast Aegean islands with Blue Star Ferries.
30% discount
Children under 5 travel free, but will not be designated seating or accommodation.
100% discount
Children aged between 5 and 10 receive a 50% discount, including fees.
50% discount
The offer provides a 30% discount on tickets to the Cyclades, Dodecanese, Sporades, Saronic Islands, Crete, and the Northeastern Aegean Islands when combined with a Superfast Ferries ticket for the Adriatic Sea. The discount is valid for one-way or round-trip tickets for passengers and vehicles (all categories) on domestic routes.
However, the discount does not apply to fuel surcharges, pet transport fees, or the Pure cabin supplement. Additionally, discounts cannot be combined, and only the most advantageous offer will be applied. Tickets for both the Adriatic Sea and domestic routes must be purchased at the same time.
30% discount
Passengers traveling with pets must declare it at the time of ticket booking. The issuance of the ticket for the pet is mandatory and requires the registration of the following information: pet passport or health book number, category (e.g., companion, therapy, assistance), size (large > 10 kg or small <= 10 kg), and onboard location (in cabin, in kennel, or on deck).
Travel companions must carry the pet’s health book and, for EU residents, the pet passport. They must follow boarding procedures and are responsible for the animal’s care, safety, and hygiene during the journey. For dogs, cats, and ferrets, a rabies vaccination certificate is mandatory. Each passenger may travel with a maximum of 5 pets, all vaccinated and with a health book.
Children between the ages of 5 and 10 are eligible for a 50% discount, including fees.
50% discount
Children from 0 to 5 years of age travel free but will not be designated an individual seat or accommodation.
100% discount
The port of Heraklion is located on the north coast of the island and occupies an area that for millennia has been one of the most important maritime ports in the Mediterranean. The port of Heraklion has connections between Athens and Piraeus, also with many other ports in the Aegean islands. Heraklion is divided into Porto Vecchio and Porto Nuovo, as a stopover for arrivals and departures. The passenger terminal is a modern structure that provides travelers with many services for passenger safety and comfort. The public nùbus services are very close to the port and provide connections ... [More information]
Address: Leof. Nearchou Iraklio 713 07, Greece
Directions: Google Map @ Heraklion, port
Santorini is perhaps the best-known island in the Cyclades due to its disarming beauty and its cliffs that overlooking the sea. It is a volcanic island and its black rocks create a particular contrast with the typical white Cycladic houses and villages that lie on the coasts as if they had been sleeping for millennia. History Santorini, whose real name is Thira, has a thousand-year history and in 1530 BC there was a volcanic eruption that destroyed most of the island. There are still traces of this event and you can still see the 20km-wide crater at the centre of the lagoon that formed and the... [More information]
Want to learn more about your trip from HERAKLION to THIRA (SANTORINI)?
The duration of the crossing from HERAKLION to THIRA (SANTORINI) is usually 6 hours 10 minutes with ANEK SUPERFAST - BLUE STAR FERRIES and 1 hour 55 minutes with SEAJETS. Travel times may vary depending on the date and time of departure.
The ferry operator ANEK SUPERFAST - BLUE STAR FERRIES carries out 5 weekly itineraries and SEAJETS carries out 7 weekly itineraries. The number of crossings may vary depending on the time of year.
The price of the ticket from HERAKLION to THIRA (SANTORINI) varies according to the date and time of departure and the offers available at the time of booking. Our website always gives you the best available price. Book now and save.
This line is used for transporting vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, campers and trucks. Board with your vehicle by following the instructions at your port of departure.
If you are looking for information on your return journey, click this link Ferries from THIRA (SANTORINI) to HERAKLION .