Ferry from Gythio to Kissamos (Crete)
6h 30m to 6h 50m · from €22.20 · 1 operator
Gythio to Kissamos at a glance
Ferries from Gythio to Kissamos (Crete) are scheduled 5 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 16:00 and the latest is 16:45. The crossing takes between 6h 30m and 6h 50m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Seajets. Published fares start from €22.20 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 28 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €22.20 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | €22.20 | Book now |
| 2 berth external cabin | €55.00 | Book now |
| Moto < 250cc | €20.00 | 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 28 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Gythio to Kissamos Route Map
Gythio to Kissamos is the crossing from the southern Peloponnese to the northwest corner of Crete, run by Seajets with the Aqua Jewel. It takes somewhere between six and a half and just under seven hours, calling at Kythira and Antikythira on the way down. The Aqua Jewel is a conventional car ferry rather than a high speed craft, which makes the open water stretch south of Cape Malea a good deal more comfortable.
Kissamos, also known as Kastelli or Kastelli Kissamou, is a working port town on the northwest coast of Crete in the Chania regional unit. The harbour itself is a modern one a couple of kilometres from the old town centre, so it is functional rather than scenic. Most arrivals are heading either east to Chania or west to Falasarna and the Balos lagoon, both a short drive from the port, with Elafonisi further south.
The route runs around three times a week in season and drops away outside it. Current timetable and fares are shown below. It is the only direct sea link between Crete and the Peloponnese, which makes it useful for anyone driving down the mainland rather than flying, and buses connect Kissamos with Chania in about an hour.
Gythio to Kissamos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €22.20 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 | €22.20 | Seajets | Aqua Jewel |
Ticket classes by operator
Published tariffs for a single adult or vehicle, one way. These are operator list prices and do not vary by vessel.
Seajets
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| 2 berth external cabin | cabin | €55.00 |
| Economy | passenger | €22.20 |
| Salon A class | passenger | €33.00 |
| Moto < 250cc | vehicle | €20.00 |
| Moto > 250cc | vehicle | €28.00 |
| Moto 3-4 Wheels | vehicle | €42.00 |
| Car < 4.25m | vehicle | €82.40 |
| Car > 4.25m | vehicle | €104.00 |
Weekly Gythio to Kissamos Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seajets | Aqua Jewel conventional | 16:00 | 22:35 | 6h 35m | €22.20 | now to 2026-09-01 | Book the Aqua Jewel sailing | |
| Seajets | Aqua Jewel conventional | 16:15 | 22:50 | 6h 35m | €22.20 | 2026-09-09 to 2026-10-28 | Book the Aqua Jewel sailing | |
| Seajets | Aqua Jewel conventional | 16:45 | 23:35 | 6h 50m | €22.20 | now to 2026-09-05 | Book the Aqua Jewel sailing | |
| Seajets | Aqua Jewel conventional | 16:45 | 23:15 | 6h 30m | €22.20 | now to 2026-08-31 | Book the Aqua Jewel sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Gythio to Kissamos between 25 August 2026 and 7 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2026-08-25 | 16:00 | 22:35 | 6h 35m | Aqua Jewel | Seajets |
| Sat 2026-08-29 | 16:45 | 23:35 | 6h 50m | Aqua Jewel | Seajets |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 16:45 | 23:15 | 6h 30m | Aqua Jewel | Seajets |
| Tue 2026-09-01 | 16:00 | 22:35 | 6h 35m | Aqua Jewel | Seajets |
| Sat 2026-09-05 | 16:45 | 23:35 | 6h 50m | Aqua Jewel | Seajets |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Gythio to Kissamos?
Ferries from Gythio to Kissamos (Crete) are scheduled 5 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 28 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Gythio to Kissamos today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Gythio to Kissamos (Crete) today. Departure time: 16:00.
How many ferries run from Gythio to Kissamos this week?
3 sailings from Gythio to Kissamos (Crete) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Tuesdays and Saturdays.
What time is the first ferry from Gythio to Kissamos?
Scheduled departures from Gythio to Kissamos (Crete) leave at 16:00 and 16:45.
How long is the ferry from Gythio to Kissamos?
The fastest crossing from Gythio to Kissamos (Crete) takes 6h 30m and the slowest 6h 50m.
How much does the Gythio to Kissamos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Gythio to Kissamos (Crete) ferry start from €22.20 on a conventional ferry. A cabin berth is published from €55.00. Taking a vehicle is published from €20.00. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Gythio to Kissamos route?
The Gythio to Kissamos (Crete) route is served by Seajets. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Gythio to Kissamos ferry
- Sea spray on the bow deck can be significant in choppy conditions; keep your phone and camera in a pocket or bag until conditions are calm.
- When booking a multi-island itinerary, save a PDF or screenshot of each confirmation; email may not load reliably when you are at a small island port.
- Do not leave valuables unattended in luggage – ferry saloons are busy places and opportunistic theft, while rare, does occur.
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