Ferry Santorini → Heraklion (Crete) 🇬🇷🇬🇷
The Santorini to Heraklion ferry is the natural bridge from the Cyclades to Crete, carrying travellers from the caldera island down to the Cretan capital in well under two hours. SeaJets runs the crossing on its flagship high-speed catamarans, the Elite Jet and the Worldchampion Jet, with up to two daily sailings in summer and a journey time of roughly 95 minutes to 1 hour 50. Fares start from €95 per passenger, around €190 for two. This is a passenger-only high-speed service, so it is ideal for combining a Cyclades island-hopping trip with a few days exploring Crete, Knossos and Heraklion's old harbour. Book the Santorini–Heraklion ferry online with VoilaFerry and compare timetables and prices in a few clicks.
The Santorini → Heraklion (Crete) ferry route serves Heraklion (Crete) from Santorini, in Greece. It is operated by SeaJets, with a crossing time of Around 95 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes by high-speed catamaran (Up to 2 daily sailings in summer). Fares start from €95 per person, vehicle extra. On VoilaFerry you compare live schedules, prices and availability across every operator on this route, then book your ticket — passengers, car, cabin or pet — in minutes, with no added service fees.
Operators on this route
How to book your ferry
- Pick your date and number of passengers.
- Compare operators, schedules and fares in real time.
- Add a vehicle, cabin or pet if needed, then pay online securely.
Good to know
- Vehicles (car, motorbike, motorhome) accepted on most departures.
- Cabins and reclining seats available for overnight crossings.
- Pets welcome depending on the operator.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does the Santorini to Heraklion ferry take?
- The crossing takes roughly 95 minutes to 1 hour 50 on SeaJets' high-speed catamarans, depending on the vessel and sea conditions.
- Which company operates the Santorini–Heraklion route?
- SeaJets runs this route with its high-speed catamarans, including the Elite Jet and the Worldchampion Jet.
- How much is the cheapest ferry from Santorini to Heraklion?
- Fares start from around €95 per passenger, which works out to roughly €190 for two travellers. Booking early usually secures the best price.
- Can I take a car on the Santorini to Heraklion ferry?
- No. SeaJets operates this as a passenger-only high-speed service, so vehicles are not carried on this crossing.
- How often does the ferry run and when should I book?
- There are up to two daily sailings in summer. Because this is a popular Cyclades-to-Crete hop, book ahead in July and August to be sure of a seat at the best fare.