Heraklion - Piraeus Ferries

Heraklion is a port city serving as the capital of Crete. It is also the hub of commerce on the island. The port delivers a variety of services to cater for all needs of those passing through. Inside the port area are many shops and restaurants, as well as travel agents and tour operators. There is plenty of accommodation in the area including fine hotels and low budget youth hostels. Parking is available at the port for both the short- and long-term, with designated areas available for those with disabilities.

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Minoan Lines ferries services the Heraklion to Piraeus ferry route, which is operated twice daily during summer season, departing Heraklion at 22:00 and arriving in Piraeus at 05:00 the next morning. During the summer, there is also a midday sail departing Heraklion at 11:00. The journey time is seven hours. Minoan Lines Ferry is a dominant company in the passenger ferry sector and has been expanding for last 30 years. This Greek company has a good fleet of 11 ships as well as the highest rankings in customer satisfaction.

Anek Lines offers ferry services linking many of the Greek Islands with mainland Greece. The service from Piraeus to Heraklion takes 8 hours, 30 minutes. Anek Lines has been expanding at an impressive rate and offers a contemporary fleet. The company almost 40 years of experience sailing the seas of Italy and Greece.

Piraeus has been Athens' port since ancient times. The modern city, built on top of the ancient city of Piraeus, is a major shipping and financial centre. Piraeus is to the southwest of Athens, about 10kms from the centre of town and is linked to the city by buses and the Athens metro. The Piraeus port is located at the core of Piraeus. Services here include left-luggage storage, ATMs, banks, bureaux de change, bars, restaurants and taxis.