How do I go by Heraklion ferry to Mykonos?

Going by ferry from Heraklion to Mykonos: it is the ideal mode of transport to discover the Greek islands by linking the utility to the pleasant. You just have to follow the guide!

You took advantage of your vacation to visit the Crest and wish to continue the journey with Mykonos . This island of Cyclades is located in the Aegean Sea. His capital is called Chora, or Mykonos.

If you like the festive atmosphere, it is the ideal island, especially summer. The beaches of Paradise and Super Paradise are the best known. It also offers various sites to visit: the windmills are located near the small Venice district, which has become emblematic thanks to its pretty white houses. Mykonos lives mainly from tourism. In high periods of attendance, its population is multiplied by 40!

The ferry companies linking Heraklion to Mykonos

The two main ferries companies

Depending on your travel dates, companies that provide the ferry route from Heraklion to Mykonos can change. Currently, there are two who support the Heraklion ferry crossing in Mykonos:

• Sea Jets
• Minoan Lines

Thus, Sea Jets is the one that offers the most routes, distributed between mid-April and September , due 5 per week (one per day except Tuesday and Saturday) . Once the high season is launched ( between June and September ), the company Minoan Lines joins it.

What type of boat are we travelling on?

You'll travel in classic boats, Ferry boat, High speed ferries or Flying dolphin, It will depend on the day and the company you travel with.

Plan a ferry ride from Heraklion to Mykonos with Direct Ferries

Why choose Direct Ferries?

It is not always obvious to choose a route among the different crossings offered by the ferry companies for Mykonos.

Also, to help you compare them, in terms of price, but also dates and times, think of using the comparator Direct Ferries .

Whether for a trip to the Cyclades or elsewhere in the world, it lists more than 3,300 routes and 765 ferry ports. It is therefore a valuable asset to study the multiple existing shuttles. You can more easily select the most appropriate.

To choose the most convenient ferry company to ensure your crossing, do not hesitate to compare Sea Jets and Minoan Lines with Direct Ferries. Look at the various options, schedules and vehicles if you want to take yours.

To check which crossings are available according to your criteria, you just have to go to the Direct Ferries website. You learn about the days and ports of Heraklion and Mykonos. You will thus get the possible routes to the desired days. Alternative dates can also be offered to you.

The hours of Mykonos – Heraklion

We must know that there is no crossing between Mykonos and Heraklion between October and March . For the months of April and May, only Sea Jets provides ferry routes to Mykonos from Heraklion.

• Mid-April and May: a crossing per day except Tuesday and Saturday.
• June: Minoan Lines offers six crossings per week (one per day except Saturday), Sea Jets continues on a rhythm of five crossings per week.
• July, August and September: Minoan Lines is responsible for six crossings per week (one per day except Wednesday) and Sea Jets maintains its organization.

The schedules are also similar for the moment: the departures of Heraklion ferry to Mykonos with Sea Jets are planned at 8:40 a.m. and those of Minoan Lines, 9 a.m. . However, it is important to know that they can be modified by each company.

Remember to check the previous days your trip so you don't have a surprise once on site.

Travel times

The crossing time is roughly similar between the two companies:

• For Sea Jets: 4:15.
• For Minoan Lines: 4h50.

Ticket rates to travel from Heraklion to Mykonos

The rates for a simple go are as follows:

• Adults: 149€ for Minoan Lines and 169€ for Sea Jets.
• Child: 79€ for Minoan Lines and 84€ for Sea Jets.

If you want to cross with your vehicle, here are the rates. They are to accumulate at the price per person:

• Car: 100€ for Minoan Lines and 282€ for Sea Jets.
• Moto: 63€ for Minoan Lines and 54€ for Sea Jets.
• Camping-car : only the company Sea Jets ensures this crossing for 282€.

However, these may increase significantly as the desired period approaches. Also, when you are certain of your dates of stay in Mykonos, do not delay booking your crossing.

How do I reserve his ferry ride from Heraklion to Mykonos?

That's it, did you know your criteria and found the ferry to Mykonos that best suits your trip?

You only have to make your reservation. With Direct Ferries, nothing simpler. Start by selecting the desired crossing. With Minoan Lines , seats on the deck (in economic class) are automatically assigned to you. However, you have the possibility of prefer seats with table , overlooking the front of the boat or in the first class, for an additional charge. This option is not available at Sea Jets.

Then you will be asked to inform the identity of the passengers. You will also have to provide an email address and telephone number. You can request a text message on the eve of your trip with a charge of €1.99.

Well, one. Cancellation insurance is recommended. It includes the refund of your reservation if you cancel it up to 48 hours in advance as well as free change fees. It is entirely optional, to you to see if you think it can be useful to you.

Finally, you will be oriented to the payment page . All you have to do is settle your crossing — and wait until D-Day!