Ferry from Mykonos to Rethymnon (Crete)

You can take advantage of lower-cost ferry tickets and travel from Mykonos to Rethymnon by ferry easily thanks to available discounts. Some indicative passenger categories that are entitled to discounts up to 50% are:

• Students (Greek Public Universities)
• Children
• Infants

Note: infants and toddlers up to 4 years travel for free, while children 5-10 years old are entitled to a 50% discount.

Cabins & accommodation

The ferry trip from Mykonos to Rethymnon via Santorini is operated by high-speed ferries. Therefore, there are no cabins for the Santorini - Rethymnon ferry trip. However, you can book airplane-type numbered seats for a more comfortable trip.

Luggage

Each company operating the ferry route from Mykonos to Rethymnon has its own baggage allowance policy. Specifically:

• Minoan Lines allows each passenger to carry up to 2 pieces of luggage and 1 hand luggage.
• On Seajets ferries, passengers can bring single luggage weighing up to 50kg.
• On Golden Star Ferries, there is no weight limit for luggage, but it needs to be placed in the specified luggage trunks.

Good to know: bear in mind that there is no check-in procedure for luggage items.

Pets on board

On Mykonos - Rethymnon ferries, you can travel with your pet. However, bear in mind that each ferry company has its own pet policy.

Make sure to carry along all necessary pet health certificates, tickets and any supplies you may need for your trip.

For more details, take a look at our guide on ferry travel with a pet in Greece.

Have a look at our travel tips for your trip from Mykonos to Rethymnon:

• Mykonos is one of the most popular Greek islands and in the summer it can be quite busy. We suggest that you get to the port at least 1 hour before departure to avoid the crowds.
• You can find more information and tips about your holidays in Rethymnon and organize your trip easily and quickly.
• Rethymnon is located in Crete and is connected by ferry to many islands. Explore all the ferry routes from Rethymnon and plan an amazing island-hopping experience!

Where to take the ferry from Mykonos to Rethymnon

Mykonos has 2 ports: the new one in Tourlos and the old one. You can catch the ferry to Santorini from the new port of Mykonos in Tourlos. It's almost 2.5 km away from Mykonos town (Chora), 4 km from Mykonos airport, and is easily accessible by local buses or taxis. You can find more information on the ports of Mykonos in our relevant blog post.

As for the Santorini - Rethymnon ferries, they normally depart from the port of Athinios in Santorini. Athinios is located on the southwest side of the island. It's about 8 km south of the capital town of Fira and 9 km from Santorini's airport.