Heraklion – Naxos
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Heraklion – Naxos
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
The Heraklion Naxos ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies; SeaJets & Blue Star Ferries.Heraklion Naxos ferries take around 3 hours. The ferry costs between €101.70 and €581.52, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Heraklion to Naxos.
The first Heraklion Naxos ferry typically departs from Heraklion at around 07:30. The last ferry usually departs at 08:00.
The Heraklion Naxos ferry trip can take around 3 hours. The fastest sailings are approximately 3 hours. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 9 weekly sailings from Heraklion to Naxos provided by SeaJets & Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
SeaJets provide 7 sailings weekly. Blue Star Ferries provide 0 sailings weekly.
Heraklion Naxos ferry prices typically range between 102€* and 582€*. The average price is typically 208€*. The cheapest Heraklion Naxos ferry prices start from 102€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 206€*. The average price for a car is 481€*.
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 Heraklion to Naxos is approximately 111.3 miles (179.1km) or 96.7 nautical miles.
Yes, SeaJets ferries allow cars on board ferries between Heraklion and Naxos. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Heraklion and Naxos.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with SeaJets ferries between Heraklion and Naxos.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Heraklion to Naxos 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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| Crete (Heraklion) - Naxos Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | SeaJets | |
| Average Price | 257 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 59m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 3h 40m | |
| First Ferry | 08:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 08:20 | |
| Distance | 96 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
The Greek city of Heraklion is the capital and largest city on the island of Crete. A popular visitor attraction near the city is Knossos, which is around 5 km from Heraklion. This important archaeological site was the Palace of King Minos and home to the Minotaur, if legend is to be believed. The palace was built over the remains of a former Neolithic settlement in around 1900 BC.
An important attraction in the city itself is the Archaeological Museum which can be found on one corner of the central Eleftherias Square, in a converted power station. The museum collects and displays many artefacts from Knossos, Archanes, Phaestos, Zakros and many other important archaeological sites on the island. The museum's collection spans several thousand years and includes the Phaestos disc, classic Hellenic and Roman sculptures, frescos, jewellery, wall paintings and pottery.
Visitors to Heraklion can take a ferry from the port, which is important for both passenger services and cargo, to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also daily sailings to the mainland port of Piraeus.
Naxos is a Greek island that lies in the Aegean Sea and is part of the Cyclades group of islands. The island has a rich and interesting history and has been ruled by a number of different civilisations during its history, including the Byzantine, Frankish and Venetians, all of which have left their mark on the island. The island has a flourishing agricultural economy thanks to its fertile terrain and visitors will see both olives and grapes being grown.
Popular attractions on the island, aside from its lovely beaches, tend to focus around Hora and include the Venetian Castle. Also popular with visitors are the island's villages, with one of the largest being Filoti which is situated next to Mount Zeus and Apiranthos which is next to Mount Fanari. Another popular way to spend time on the island is to take to one of the many trails on the island and to go hiking into the mountains.
The island's port is also located in Chora. From the port ferries depart to Piraeus (Athens) and to the other islands in the Cyclades.
