Ferry from Anafi to Sitia (Crete)
6h 20m · from €18.50 · 1 operator
Anafi to Sitia at a glance
Ferries from Anafi to Sitia (Crete) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, about once a week. Departures in that window are at 01:00. The crossing takes 6h 20m. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €18.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 27 February 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €18.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Seat | €18.50 | Book now |
| AB42 Cabin | €51.00 | Book now |
Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 27 February 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Anafi to Sitia through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in August (about once a week).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 5 | 5 of 30 | about once a week |
| December 2025 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| January 2026 | 5 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
| February 2026 | 4 | 4 of 28 | about once a week |
| March 2026 | 3 | 3 of 31 | less than once a week |
| April 2026 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
| May 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| June 2026 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
| July 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| August 2026 | 6 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
| September 2026 | 5 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
| October 2026 | 6 | 6 of 31 | about once a week |
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These are the sailings we recorded on this route from November 2025 to October 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Anafi to Sitia Route Map
Anafi to Sitia is the southeastern leg of the Blue Star Ferries line that links the Cyclades with Crete and the Dodecanese, worked by the Blue Star Chios. The crossing takes around six and a half hours, usually with calls along the way rather than running direct. It is a conventional ferry with cabins on the longer overnight rotations.
Sitia sits on the northeast coast of Crete in Lasithi and is a good deal more relaxed than Heraklion or Chania, with a traditional Cretan town feel and a long waterfront. The Venetian-era Kazarma fortress looks down over the harbour. It works well as a base for eastern Crete, with the palm beach at Vai, the Minoan site at Zakros and a string of quieter beaches within reach.
Sailings run about once a week, and the current timetable and fares are shown below. Fares start around €18.50. Sitia has its own small airport as well as bus links west along the coast, so it is a practical entry point to the east of the island.
Weekly Anafi to Sitia Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 13 November 2026 to 10 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Anafi.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 01:00 |
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Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 14 November 2026 to 27 February 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 3 of the 17 days from 14 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 01:00. Fastest crossing 6h 20m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 4 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 01:00, latest 19:00. Fastest crossing 6h 20m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- January 2027: sails on 5 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 01:00, latest 19:00. Fastest crossing 6h 20m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- February 2027: sails on 4 of the 27 days to 27 February, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 01:00. Fastest crossing 6h 20m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
Anafi to Sitia Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €18.50 on a conventional ferry. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.
| Vessel class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €18.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios |
Ticket classes by operator
Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.
Blue Star Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| AB42 Cabin | cabin | €51.00 |
| AB43 Cabin | cabin | €51.00 |
| AB44 Cabin | cabin | €51.00 |
| AB4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €51.00 |
| AB4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €51.00 |
| AB4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €51.00 |
| A43 Cabin | cabin | €63.00 |
| A44 Cabin | cabin | €63.00 |
| A4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €63.00 |
| A4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €63.00 |
| A22 Cabin | cabin | €64.50 |
| A42 Cabin | cabin | €64.50 |
| A4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €64.50 |
| AB4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €66.00 |
| A21 Cabin | cabin | €84.00 |
| A4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €84.00 |
| ECO Seat | passenger | €18.50 |
| ATS3 Seat | passenger | €20.50 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Hiring a car
Do you need a car in Sitia?
Yes, a car is genuinely useful here. Sitia sits about 130km, roughly two hours' drive, east of Heraklion, on the quieter side of Crete. A limited KTEL bus reaches the palm forest at Vai (28km) in summer, but a car gives easier access to Toplou Monastery and Sitia's beaches. Rental offices operate in Sitia town and at the small local airport; compare prices at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Anafi to Sitia between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 November | 01:00 | 07:20 | 6h 20m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 21 November | 01:00 | 07:20 | 6h 20m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Anafi to Sitia?
Ferries from Anafi to Sitia (Crete) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, about once a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Saturday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 27 February 2027, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Anafi to Sitia today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Anafi to Sitia (Crete) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 14 November 2026, at 01:00. Departures fall on Saturday.
How many ferries run from Anafi to Sitia this week?
1 sailing from Anafi to Sitia (Crete) is scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Anafi to Sitia?
Ferries from Anafi to Sitia (Crete) leave at 01:00.
How long is the ferry from Anafi to Sitia?
The crossing from Anafi to Sitia (Crete) takes 6h 20m.
How much does the Anafi to Sitia ferry cost?
Published fares for the Anafi to Sitia (Crete) ferry start from €18.50 on a conventional ferry. A cabin berth is published from €51.00. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Anafi to Sitia route?
The Anafi to Sitia (Crete) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Anafi to Sitia ferry
- Staff at the gangway will scan or check your ticket; have it ready before you reach the boarding point to keep the queue moving.
- If you are prone to seasickness and see a Force 5–6 forecast, take preventive medication the night before as well as on the morning of travel.
- Many island businesses (restaurants, hotels, excursion boats) close entirely from October to April; factor this in before planning an off-season island stay.
- The school summer holidays begin in mid-June and domestic travel volumes rise sharply; prices and demand increase from this point.
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