Overnight Ferry Transfers Between Athens and Heraklion, Crete

Travel comfortably between Athens and Heraklion on a smooth overnight ferry crossing designed to make your long-distance journey easy, convenient, and worry-free. This service connects two major destinations in Greece with reliable schedules, spacious vessels, and a relaxed onboard atmosphere that lets you simply settle in and enjoy the trip from the moment you arrive at the port until the moment you step off the ferry.

Book online: Choose your preferred route, date, and departure time. Once your booking is complete, you'll receive an e-ticket by email containing all boarding information and travel details you need for a seamless start to your trip.

Arrival at port: Your journey begins at Piraeus Port in Athens or at Heraklion Port in Crete. Both ports are well connected by public transport, taxis, and private transfers, making arrival simple from city centers or airport locations. Clear signage guides you to the MINOAN LINES departure gates. Travelers are advised to arrive at least 60 minutes before departure to allow time for luggage drop-off and boarding procedures.

Board the ferry: Present your e-ticket at the boarding area and make your way onto the vessel. Once on board, you’ll find comfortable lounges, restaurants, bars, shops, and Wi-Fi throughout the ship. You may also choose to upgrade to a private cabin directly on board (subject to availability and an additional fee), offering extra comfort during the overnight crossing.

Enjoy the ride: Settle into your seat, explore the ship, enjoy a meal or drink, or simply relax as the ferry sails smoothly across the Aegean. The overnight atmosphere makes it easy to unwind and rest while traveling between the mainland and Crete.

Arrive & disembark: As the ferry docks at the port, follow crew instructions for an organized disembarkation. Both Piraeus and Heraklion ports offer taxis, buses, and rental options just steps from the terminal, allowing you to continue your journey with ease.

Return trip options: You can simply book separate one-way tickets for each leg. This provides full flexibility to create an itinerary that suits your plans perfectly.

Ferries operate daily or near-daily depending on the season, typically sailing overnight with an approximate travel time of 9 hours and 30 minutes.

Meeting points and departure instructions will be communicated clearly in your confirmation email. Luggage allowance: You may bring 2 bags plus 1 hand luggage for free. Extra bags require a bill of lading issued at the ferry company’s ticket office at the port.