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How long is the ferry from Santorini to Crete?

By Benjamin Ward

How long is the ferry from Santorini to Crete?

approximately 2 hr
How long is the ferry ride from Santorini to Heraklion? The Santorini to Heraklion ferry duration is approximately 2 hr with a high-speed vessel and almost 6 hr with a conventional one.

Where can you go from Santorini by ferry?

Travelers can book a ferry from the port of Santorini to Naxos, Piraeus/ Athens, Milos, Rethymnon/ Crete, Paros and Anafi. Ferry services to the above mentioned destinations are provided on a seasonal basis. Minoan Lines and Sea Jets offer Santorini ferry crossings seasonally to Mykonos, Ios and Heraklion/ Crete.

How far is Santorini from Mykonos by boat?

64 nautical miles
What’s the distance between Mykonos and Santorini? The distance between the port of Mykonos and the port of Athinios in Santorini is 64 nautical miles (around 118 km).

What is so special about Santorini?

It is considered the finest white in Greece and among the best in the world. Meanwhile the island also produces a unique sweet white dessert wine, Vinsanto. Complex and deep amber in color it is made from sun-ripened Assyrtiko grapes, as well as other rarer, endemic varieties.

Can you get a boat trip from Crete to Santorini?

You can get from Crete to Santorini by ferry all year round. During the summer, there are about 3 ferries per day from the port of Heraklion to Santorini. During the winter, there is usually 1 weekly ferry from Crete to Santorini.

Is Santorini worth a day trip from Crete?

Is a day trip to Santorini worth it? Generally, no. It’s much better to spend that time on the island that you’re currently staying on and use it to explore there.

Can Santorini be a day trip?

So, where can you go on a day trip from Santorini? There are regular ferry routes from Santorini to the islands of the Dodecanese, Crete and the Cyclades. Whether you want to go on a one-day trip or multi-day tour, there are many options for day trips from Santorini.

Should I go to Mykonos or Santorini first?

Mykonos is better to be your first vacation and then Santorini. Mykonos has better beaches than Santorini (try Psarou and Elia beaches). Also, the nightlife is far better in Mykonos. The island is more crowded than Santorini and the average age in Mykonos is lower.

What food is Santorini known for?

Food You Must Try When You Are in Santorini

  • Saganaki.
  • This wonderful and addictive dish is fried cheese, covered with filo pastry and drizzled with honey.
  • Fava.
  • Fava is probably the most famous and iconic traditional dish in Santorini.
  • Chlorotyri.
  • White Eggplant.
  • Apochti.
  • Tomato Keftedes.