Mykonos to Heraklion Ferry

The Mykonos to Heraklion crossing links the cosmopolitan Cyclades hub of Mykonos with the largest city and main port of Crete. It is a seasonal, long-haul Cyclades-to-Crete route operated primarily by SeaJets high-speed catamarans, running roughly from April through November and busiest between June and September. Outside the summer window, direct sailings thin out or pause entirely, so travellers in winter usually route through Athens (Piraeus) instead.

Crossing time and vessels

Sailing time is typically around 4 hours 20 minutes to 5 hours, depending on the vessel and how many Cycladic islands the ferry calls at along the way. This is one of SeaJets' long legs, so the ships used are fast car-carrying catamarans rather than the small day-trip boats. Because they are high-speed vessels, there are no cabins - your ticket covers an assigned airline-style seat in air-conditioned lounges, with bars and snack service onboard.

Frequency, ports and vehicles

In peak season there are often up to two departures a day, with morning and afternoon slots, tapering to a handful of weekly sailings in the shoulder months. Many services are multi-leg, threading through islands such as Naxos, Paros or Santorini before reaching Crete, so double-check whether your chosen sailing is direct.

• Departure: Mykonos New Port at Tourlos, about 2.5 km north of Mykonos Town.
• Arrival: Heraklion main port, walking distance from the old town and Koules fortress.
• Vehicles: Cars, motorbikes and larger vehicles are carried on these catamarans, making the route practical for island-hopping road trips.

Both islands are part of Greece, so this is a domestic sailing with no passport control. Fares are cheaper booked well ahead, since high-speed seats on this popular summer corridor fill quickly.