Here is all the information you need about the ferry route from Heraklion, Crete to Naxos. On this page you can find details about the various ports and destinations, the ferry companies offering trips, as well as ferry ticket prices and travel times.
Naxos is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea, and is the largest of the Cyclades group. Sitting right next to Paros, here you will find gorgeous beaches and impressive Cycladic architecture. It is located approximately 106.48 miles away from Heraklion, Crete.
Getting back and forth from Heraklion, Crete to Naxos is easy because ferries operate all year round.
The route Heraklion, Crete to Naxos is operated by 2 ferry companies: Seajets and Minoan Lines. This route is operated all year round and the ticket prices range between 50.30 and 139.70 euros, depending on whether you travel with a highspeed or conventional ferry. Tickets for this route are available for passengers as well as vehicles, such as cars and motor bikes.
The trip duration from Heraklion, Crete to Naxos is between 3h 40m – 4h 20m. With Seajets which is the fastest ferry company on this route you can arrive in 3h 40m.
On this route, you can find both direct trips and those with stops at other islands. Typically, these stops will be Santorini (Thera). Seajets is currently offering a direct trip to Naxos.
During high season (June – September) there are 50 scheduled ferry crossings between Heraklion, Crete and Naxos per week. During low season (October – May) however, there are 22 ferry crossing per week. So, keep this in mind when planning your trip!