Ferry from Kissamos (Crete) to Diakofti
3h 15m to 3h 40m · from €13.00 · 1 operator
Kissamos to Diakofti at a glance
Ferries from Kissamos (Crete) to Diakofti are scheduled 8 times over the next 14 days, roughly 4 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 06:45 and the latest is 08:30. The crossing takes between 3h 15m and 3h 40m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Seajets. Published fares start from €13.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €13.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | €13.50 | Book now |
| 2 berth external cabin | €30.00 | Book now |
| Moto < 250cc | €15.00 | 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 31 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kissamos to Diakofti Route Map
Seajets' Aqua Jewel connects Kissamos in western Crete with Diakofti on Kythira in around three and a quarter to three and a half hours. Fares start around €13 and vehicles are carried, which makes this the standard link for anyone driving between Crete and the Ionian side of Greece. Kissamos port is a modern harbour a couple of kilometres from the old town of Kastelli.
Diakofti is a purpose-built ferry harbour rather than a village, functional and with little around it beyond the quay. The wreck of the cargo ship Nordland lies just off the port and is visible on arrival. Most people head straight on to Chora, Kythira's capital, or down to Kapsali on the south coast, both a short drive away, and having a car or a booked transfer makes a real difference here.
Sailings run a few times a week rather than daily, with more in high summer. Current departures, crossing times and fares are shown in the table below. The same line continues north to Gythio in the Peloponnese and, on some sailings, up to Piraeus.
Kissamos to Diakofti Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €13.50 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 | €13.50 | 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 | €30.00 |
| Economy | passenger | €13.50 |
| Salon A class | passenger | €21.00 |
| Moto < 250cc | vehicle | €15.00 |
| Moto > 250cc | vehicle | €19.00 |
| Moto 3-4 Wheels | vehicle | €30.00 |
| Car < 4.25m | vehicle | €57.00 |
| Car > 4.25m | vehicle | €74.00 |
Weekly Kissamos to Diakofti 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 | 06:45 | 10:00 | 3h 15m | €13.50 | now to 2026-09-06 | Book the Aqua Jewel sailing | |
| Seajets | Aqua Jewel conventional | 08:15 | 12:00 | 3h 45m | €13.50 | 2026-09-09 to 2026-10-28 | Book the Aqua Jewel sailing | |
| Seajets | Aqua Jewel conventional | 08:15 | 12:00 | 3h 45m | €13.50 | 2026-09-10 to 2026-10-29 | Book the Aqua Jewel sailing | |
| Seajets | Aqua Jewel conventional | 08:30 | 12:10 | 3h 40m | €13.50 | now to 2026-09-02 | Book the Aqua Jewel sailing | |
| Seajets | Aqua Jewel conventional | 08:30 | 12:10 | 3h 40m | €13.50 | now to 2026-09-01 | Book the Aqua Jewel sailing | |
| Seajets | Aqua Jewel conventional | 08:30 | 12:10 | 3h 40m | €13.50 | now to 2026-09-04 | Book the Aqua Jewel sailing | |
| Seajets | Aqua Jewel conventional | 10:15 | 14:05 | 3h 50m | €13.50 | 2026-09-12 to 2026-10-31 | Book the Aqua Jewel sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Kissamos to Diakofti between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2026-08-25 | 08:30 | 12:10 | 3h 40m | Aqua Jewel | Seajets |
| Wed 2026-08-26 | 08:30 | 12:10 | 3h 40m | Aqua Jewel | Seajets |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 08:30 | 12:10 | 3h 40m | Aqua Jewel | Seajets |
| Sun 2026-08-30 | 06:45 | 10:00 | 3h 15m | Aqua Jewel | Seajets |
| Tue 2026-09-01 | 08:30 | 12:10 | 3h 40m | Aqua Jewel | Seajets |
| Wed 2026-09-02 | 08:30 | 12:10 | 3h 40m | Aqua Jewel | Seajets |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 08:30 | 12:10 | 3h 40m | Aqua Jewel | Seajets |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 06:45 | 10:00 | 3h 15m | Aqua Jewel | Seajets |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kissamos to Diakofti?
Ferries from Kissamos (Crete) to Diakofti are scheduled 8 times over the next 14 days, roughly 4 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 31 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Kissamos to Diakofti today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Kissamos (Crete) to Diakofti today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 25 August 2026, at 08:30. Departures fall on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
How many ferries run from Kissamos to Diakofti this week?
4 sailings from Kissamos (Crete) to Diakofti are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Kissamos to Diakofti?
Scheduled departures from Kissamos (Crete) to Diakofti leave at 06:45 and 08:30.
How long is the ferry from Kissamos to Diakofti?
The fastest crossing from Kissamos (Crete) to Diakofti takes 3h 15m and the slowest 3h 40m.
How much does the Kissamos to Diakofti ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kissamos (Crete) to Diakofti ferry start from €13.50 on a conventional ferry. A cabin berth is published from €30.00. Taking a vehicle is published from €15.00. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Kissamos to Diakofti route?
The Kissamos (Crete) to Diakofti route is served by Seajets. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Kissamos to Diakofti ferry
- Weather apps on your phone are useful as a rough guide but marine-specific forecasts (Poseidon, Windy, Windguru) are more accurate for sea conditions.
- Greek coffee on ferries is reliably good – a frappe or freddo espresso on the outside deck is one of the pleasures of Aegean travel.
- Some ports have a departure tax included in your ticket; others require a separate port fee paid at a booth before boarding – check your booking confirmation.
- If you are booking for a large group, call the operator or use their group booking form – online booking systems sometimes cap the number of tickets per transaction.
- Most island ports are within walking distance of the main village or town – a 5–10 minute walk with luggage is usually manageable.
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