Book on MrFerry your ferry from/to Heraklion at the best price
Trying to figure out which are the Greek islands you want to visit the most? Crete in for sure one of the most beautiful islands of Greece. The ferry will take you to Heraklion, the capital and largest city on the island of Crete.
→ The port of Heraklion is always active, the main source of the Island's livelihood, where everything needed for everyday life in Crete docks. In the peak of summer the port then becomes the Island's main tourist port, welcoming cruises and ferries from neighboring islands and Piraeus. Just a few kilometers from Heraklion are four of the island's most important Minoan sites: Knossos, Phaistos, Malia, and Agia Triada.
Heraklion is connected by the ferry company Minoan Lines , Anek Lines and Super Fast Ferries to the port of Piraeus and the islands of Santorini, Milos, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Tinos, Syros, Karpathos, Rhodes, Kassos, Sitia, Anafi, Chalki and Diafani.
When booking with Mr Ferry, once you chose your departing time and dates you will be able to choose your accommodation. This can be a standard accommodation, which includes the right to board and to use any services you wish but does not reserve you any seats or cabin. To do so you can book a seat in the reserved lounge or a private cabin with restroom by clicking on the corresponding icons.
HERE IS A TIP: if you want the cheapest tickets on the market, ideally you should look for them months in advance so as not to fall into the trap of the high season when prices soar!
Heraklion ferries About Heraklion
Heraklion is an authentic seaside town that you can visit well on foot. The oldest part is the harbor, where the center of the town is surrounded by Venetian walls. Here is the main square Plateia Venizelou where you will see the world-famous Morosini fountain built in the 17th century.
The best museums on the island of Crete are in Heraklion, especially the archaeological museum the only one in the world to hold rich collections of the Minoan civilization. During your walk to discover Heraklion, typical specialties such as cheeses, olives, and handicrafts such as carpets and leather goods can be purchased in the lively open-air market.
The best known beach in Heraklion is Ammoudara, long and sandy it can be reached comfortably on foot from the center. Other beaches include Bali with its crystal clear water, Lygaria and Agia Pelagia.
How to reach the boardings
Address: Leof. Nearchou Iraklio 713 07, Greece
GPS coordinates: 35°20'29.0"N 25°08'44.2"E
→ It's time to get your tickets! Find the day that best suits your vacation and visit the island in just a few hours of travel time.
Show all the routes to/from the harbour of Heraklion
