Naxos – Heraklion
Ferries to Crete
Naxos – Heraklion
Ferries to Crete
SeaJets provides the ferry from Naxos to Heraklion. Naxos Heraklion ferries cost between 104€ and 402€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Naxos Heraklion ferries.
The first Naxos Heraklion ferry typically departs from Naxos at around 13:45. The last ferry usually departs at 14:25.
The Naxos Heraklion ferry trip can take around 3 hours 20 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 2 hours 55 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 7 weekly sailings from Naxos to Heraklion provided by SeaJets. Timetables can change from season to season.
Naxos Heraklion ferry prices typically range between 104€* and 402€*. The average price is typically 208€*. The cheapest Naxos Heraklion ferry prices start from 104€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 206€*. The average price for a car is 377€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Naxos to Heraklion is approximately 111.3 miles (179.1km) or 96.7 nautical miles.
Yes, SeaJets ferries allow cars on board ferries between Naxos and Heraklion. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Naxos and Heraklion.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with SeaJets ferries between Naxos and Heraklion.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Naxos to Heraklion with SeaJets. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Naxos - Crete (Heraklion) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | SeaJets | |
| Average Price | 208 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 23m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 55m | |
| First Ferry | 13:55 | |
| Distance | 96 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The Greek island of Naxos is part of the Cyclades group of islands that lie in the Aegean Sea. Naxos City, or Chora, is the island's largest town and capital and is built amphitheatrically on the island's west coast. It is also home to one of the biggest ports in the Aegean Sea. The town is popular with tourists and as a result there are many bars, restaurants and cafes to cater for them. The small island of Palatia, which extends from the mainland of Naxos, is the town's emblem. Located on the small island is Portara, which is a monument resembling a door standing alone, without any walls attached to either side. A visit to Portara is advisable, especially after your swim, whilst the sun is setting.
The island is also well known for its food and for producing the famous Naxian potatoes, wine, Kitron liquor productions and the popular cheese called Graviera. There are many restaurants located throughout the island serving local produce to the many tourists who visit.
From the island's port ferries depart to Piraeus (Athens) and to the other islands in the Cyclades.
Located on the Greek island of Crete, Heraklion is the island's largest city and is one of the main urban centres in Greece. The city can trace its history back to at least the 9th century AD when its development began and then later came under the influence of the Arabs, the Venetians and the Ottomans. Popular sites in the city with tourists include the fortification walls that are essentially the boundary of the old city. These were first built by the Arabs and then reinforced by the Venetians. From the seven bastions, only the Martinengo bastion survives to this day and is where visitors will find the tomb of the renowned writer N. Kazantzakis, overlooking the city. The city was also a venue during the 2004 Olympic Games, and hosted games of the football tournament.
Located in the city's old port, visitors can still see the vaulted tarsanades where ships used to be built and also the 16th century Koule Fortress. From the port, ferries depart to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also ferry services to the Greek mainland port of Piraeus.
