Ferry from Heraklion (Crete) to Rhodes

When traveling to Rhodes from Heraklion (Crete), you can take advantage of lower-cost ferry tickets, as there are available year-round discounts. There are discounts of up to 50% for the following passenger categories:

• Children from 5 to 10 years old
• Permanent residents of islands (holders of Unique Islander Number)
• Students of Greek Public Universities
• People with disabilities and their accompanying persons

Note: infants and children up to 4 years travel for free. However, keep in mind that available discounts may vary depending on the company you're traveling with.

Cabins & accommodation

Ferries from Heraklion (Crete) to Rhodes have cabins. We recommend booking yours well in advance to enjoy a more relaxing ferry ride to Rhodes

Luggage

Ferry companies like Blue Star Ferries are usually quite flexible when it comes to luggage allowance policies.

Tip: we recommend that you don't carry more than 50 kg of luggage to avoid delays due to restricted space in the luggage area.

Pets on board

You can travel with your pet on the ferry to Rhodes from Heraklion (Crete), depending on the company and type of vessel. Make sure to carry along the necessary certificates, tickets and any pet supplies you may need for your trip.

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

Here are some useful tips for your ferry trip from Heraklion (Crete) to Rhodes:

• The port of Heraklion is easily accessible from the city center and is just a 15-min walk from the KTEL (intercity bus) station. We suggest you get to the port at least 45 min before departure. If you are traveling with your vehicle, it is a good idea to be at the port at least 1 hr before departure.
• Rhodes is a focal point among the Dodecanese which makes it an ideal destination for island-hopping in the eastern Aegean. Browse all the ferry connections from Rhodes, such as Kos, Nisyros, Symi or Kalymnos, on our Map of ferries.
• From the port of Heraklion, you can also travel by ferry to the Cyclades. Especially in the summer months, the Crete - Cyclades routes are some of the most popular! Indicatively, you can find more information about the ferry routes Heraklion - Mykonos, Heraklion - Milos and Heraklion - Santorini here.

Where to take the ferry from Heraklion to Rhodes

The ferry to Rhodes departs from the port of Heraklion. It's located about 2 km from the center of the city, close to many shops, restaurants and city landmarks.

To get to the port and catch the ferry from Crete to Rhodes, you can take a public bus, taxi or walk.