Ferry from Milos to Heraklion

Take advantage of the regular discounts on the ferries from Milos to Heraklion in Crete with lower-cost ferry tickets. Typically, you can expect discounts of up to 50% for the following passenger categories:

• Children from 5 to 12 years old
• Members of large families
• Permanent residents of islands (holders of Unique Islander Number)
• Students of Greek Public Universities
• Travelers with disabilities and their accompanying persons

Note: infants and children up to 4 years usually travel for free.

The conventional ferries that operate the route from Milos to Heraklion feature modern amenities for a comfortable and relaxing journey. On board, you will usually find seats in the air-conditioned lounges and on deck, restaurants offering meals, dedicated areas for pets and facilities for passengers with disabilities. Most ferries also have shops and a Wi-Fi hotspot, usually for a fee.

Cabins and accommodation

On Minoan Lines ferries from Milos to Heraklion you can book a cabin for 1-4 passengers. There are usually interior and exterior cabins (with a window) and prices start from about €67.

In addition, there are also numbered VIP airplane-style seats (with TV and radio) on board.

Luggage

Greek ferry companies are typically flexible when it comes to luggage and Minoan Lines allows passengers 2 bags for free, which can be stowed in the designated luggage area before boarding, plus 1 piece of hand luggage. 

Traveling with pets

You can travel with your pet on the Milos - Heraklion ferry, free of charge, just make sure to include it in your booking. Keep in mind that you must keep your pet in a carrier or on a lead and wear a leash during the journey.

Also, it is important to bring along the necessary health certificates, tickets and any pet supplies you may need for your trip.

Here are some useful tips for your ferry trip from Milos to Heraklion:

• The port of Adamas can get busy at times, especially during the summer, so it is best to be there at least 1 hour early, especially if you are transporting your vehicle. 
• You can take a KTEL bus to many towns, villages and coastal areas of Crete from the main bus station in Heraklion, which is about a 10-minute walk from the port.
• As the ferry from Milos usually departs shortly after midnight, we recommend booking a cabin for a more comfortable journey. Alternatively, most ferries have numbered VIP airplane-style seats.
• Crete is at its glory in the summer, but for a special experience we recommend exploring Crete in September.
• From Heraklion you can travel to Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes and Karpathos. Check out our Map of ferries and plan an island-hopping adventure in the Cyclades and Dodecanese.

Where to take the ferry from Milos to Heraklion

Ferries to Heraklion usually depart from the port of Adamantas (or Adamas), which is located on the northern side of Milos. The port is a 2-minute walk from the centre of Adamas and about 5 km from the capital of Milos, Plaka.

Around the port, you will find cafés, restaurants, hotels and shops, as well as a tourist information office, parking, toilets and free Wi-Fi connection.

Where does the ferry arrive in Heraklion?

Ferries from Milos to Crete usually dock at the main port of Heraklion. The port is within walking distance from the city center and only 700 m from the Heraklion KTEL bus station.

The airport of Heraklion “Nikos Kazantzakis” is about 4 km from the port, accessible either by city bus (line 1 and 78) or by taxi.