Ferry from Serifos (Livadi) to Heraklion (Crete)
5h 50m · from €37.00 · 2 operators
Serifos to Heraklion at a glance
Ferries from Serifos (Livadi) to Heraklion (Crete) are scheduled 10 times over the next 14 days, most days. Departures in that window are at 01:00. The crossing takes 5h 50m. The route is served by 2 operators: ANEK Lines and Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €37.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 27 February 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €37.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Seat | €37.00 | Book now |
| AB43 Cabin | €59.50 | 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.
Serifos to Heraklion through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran from February to October, busiest in September (about one a day).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
Tap a month to see how it ran
Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 0 | 0 of 30 | no sailings |
| December 2025 | 0 | 0 of 31 | no sailings |
| January 2026 | 0 | 0 of 31 | no sailings |
| February 2026 | 10 | 10 of 28 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| March 2026 | 24 | 24 of 31 | about one a day |
| April 2026 | 23 | 23 of 30 | about one a day |
| May 2026 | 28 | 28 of 31 | about one a day |
| June 2026 | 20 | 20 of 30 | most days |
| July 2026 | 21 | 21 of 31 | most days |
| August 2026 | 24 | 24 of 27 | about one a day |
| September 2026 | 29 | 29 of 29 | about one a day |
| October 2026 | 28 | 27 of 29 | about one a day |
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
December 2025 · this month, a year ago
January 2026 · this month, a year ago
February 2026 · this month, a year ago
Hellenic Seaways (Nissos Rodos)
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
ANEK Lines (Asterion II)
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
Superfast Ferries (Ariadne)
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
Superfast Ferries (Ariadne)
June 2026 · this month, a year ago
Hellenic Seaways (Nissos Rodos)
Superfast Ferries (Ariadne)
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
Hellenic Seaways (Nissos Rodos)
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
Hellenic Seaways (Nissos Rodos)
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
Hellenic Seaways (Nissos Rodos)
October 2026 · this month, a year ago
ANEK Lines (Asterion II)
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.
Serifos to Heraklion Route Map
Serifos to Heraklion is a long southbound crossing operated by Blue Star Ferries, taking close to six hours on the conventional ship. It runs as part of the line that threads the western Cyclades before turning south for Crete, so you get a good deal of open Aegean along the way. Conventional ferries mean plenty of deck space and proper seating, which suits a crossing of this length.
Heraklion is the capital and largest city of Crete, a busy commercial and administrative hub on the island's north coast. The Venetian fortress of Koules guards the old harbour entrance, with the restored Venetian arsenali alongside, and the Archaeological Museum and the Palace of Knossos are both within easy reach of the centre. It is one of Greece's busiest ports and a natural base for exploring the rest of Crete.
The service runs roughly daily in season and drops away sharply outside it. Current sailings and fares appear in the timetable below. Heraklion's airport is close to the city and well connected, so this route works well as the last leg of a Cyclades trip.
Weekly Serifos to Heraklion 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 Serifos.
ANEK Lines
Book ANEK Lines ticketsThis company's times do not follow one weekly pattern in this period (10 sailings). Every sailing of the next 14 days is in the dated timetable below.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries ticketsThis company's times do not follow one weekly pattern in this period (10 sailings). Every sailing of the next 14 days is in the dated timetable below.
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Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 13 November 2026 to 27 February 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 12 of the 18 days from 13 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 01:00. Fastest crossing 5h 50m. Conventional ferries: ANEK Lines and Blue Star Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 22 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 01:00. Fastest crossing 5h 50m. Conventional ferries: ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries and Superfast Ferries.
- January 2027: sails on 23 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 01:00. Fastest crossing 5h 50m. Conventional ferries: ANEK Lines and Superfast Ferries.
- February 2027: sails on 20 of the 27 days to 27 February, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 01:00. Fastest crossing 5h 50m. Conventional ferries: Hellenic Seaways and Superfast Ferries.
Serifos to Heraklion Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €37.00 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 | €37.00 | ANEK Lines | Asterion II |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB43 Cabin | cabin | €59.50 |
| AB44 Cabin | cabin | €59.50 |
| A33 Cabin | cabin | €75.00 |
| A43 Cabin | cabin | €75.00 |
| A44 Cabin | cabin | €75.00 |
| A4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €75.00 |
| A4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €75.00 |
| A4BRTH3 Cabin | cabin | €80.00 |
| A4BRTH4 Cabin | cabin | €80.00 |
| AB22 Cabin | cabin | €89.00 |
| AB42 Cabin | cabin | €89.00 |
| A22 Cabin | cabin | €101.50 |
| A2DB2 Cabin | cabin | €101.50 |
| A2PET2 Cabin | cabin | €101.50 |
| A32 Cabin | cabin | €101.50 |
| A42 Cabin | cabin | €101.50 |
| A4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €101.50 |
| A4BRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €106.50 |
| AB21 Cabin | cabin | €128.00 |
| L2DB2 Cabin | cabin | €133.00 |
| L2PET2 Cabin | cabin | €133.00 |
| LUX2 Cabin | cabin | €133.00 |
| L2DBRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €138.00 |
| LUXBRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €138.00 |
| A21 Cabin | cabin | €157.50 |
| A2DB1 Cabin | cabin | €157.50 |
| A2PET1 Cabin | cabin | €157.50 |
| A4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €157.50 |
| A4BRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €162.50 |
| L2DB1 Cabin | cabin | €184.00 |
| L2PET1 Cabin | cabin | €184.00 |
| LUX1 Cabin | cabin | €184.00 |
| L2DBRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €189.00 |
| LUXBRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €189.00 |
| ECO Seat | passenger | €37.00 |
| ATS1 Seat | passenger | €42.00 |
| ATS2 Seat | passenger | €42.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Official maximum fares on subsidised sailings
These are ceilings set by ministerial decision for public-service (PSO) sailings, quoted net of VAT and port dues. They are the most an operator may charge on a subsidised departure, not a fare on sale, and they do not apply to commercial sailings on the same route.
| Ticket type | Category | Maximum, net | Valid to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger, conventional ferry | passenger | €21.13 | 30 April 2027 |
| Passenger, conventional ferry (vessel <10y) | passenger | €25.35 | 30 April 2027 |
| Passenger, high-speed | passenger | €42.25 | 30 April 2027 |
| Car up to 4.25m | vehicle | €69.32 | 30 April 2027 |
Hiring a car
Can you rent a car in Heraklion?
Yes. Heraklion's ferry port sits about 1km from the centre, an easy walk or short taxi ride, and several rental firms have desks right at the harbour or nearby in town. The city itself is compact enough on foot, but a car pays off once you want to reach Knossos, the south coast or the Lasithi plateau, where buses run less often. Check rates at Discover Cars.
Do you need a car on Serifos?
Not strictly. Chora sits on a hill about 4.5km above the port at Livadi, and a bus, roughly fifteen minutes for two euros, runs regularly between the two in summer. A car or scooter, hired from the small handful of offices in Livadi, makes sense for reaching the island's scattered beaches, but book ahead: the rental fleet is limited and August sells out fast. Compare prices at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Serifos to Heraklion between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 November | 01:00 | 06:50 | 5h 50m | Asterion II | ANEK Lines |
| Sat 14 November | 01:00 | 06:50 | 5h 50m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 17 November | 01:00 | 06:50 | 5h 50m | Asterion II | ANEK Lines |
| Wed 18 November | 01:00 | 06:50 | 5h 50m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 19 November | 01:00 | 06:50 | 5h 50m | Asterion II | ANEK Lines |
| Fri 20 November | 01:00 | 06:50 | 5h 50m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 21 November | 01:00 | 06:50 | 5h 50m | Asterion II | ANEK Lines |
| Tue 24 November | 01:00 | 06:50 | 5h 50m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 25 November | 01:00 | 06:50 | 5h 50m | Asterion II | ANEK Lines |
| Thu 26 November | 01:00 | 06:50 | 5h 50m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Serifos to Heraklion?
Ferries from Serifos (Livadi) to Heraklion (Crete) are scheduled 10 times over the next 14 days, most days. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 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 Serifos to Heraklion today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Serifos (Livadi) to Heraklion (Crete) today. Departure time: 01:00.
How many ferries run from Serifos to Heraklion this week?
5 sailings from Serifos (Livadi) to Heraklion (Crete) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Serifos to Heraklion?
Ferries from Serifos (Livadi) to Heraklion (Crete) leave at 01:00.
How long is the ferry from Serifos to Heraklion?
The crossing from Serifos (Livadi) to Heraklion (Crete) takes 5h 50m.
How much does the Serifos to Heraklion ferry cost?
Published fares for the Serifos (Livadi) to Heraklion (Crete) ferry start from €37.00 on a conventional ferry. A cabin berth is published from €59.50. Some departures on this route are subsidised public-service sailings, on which a ministerial decision sets the maximum passenger fare at €21.13 net of VAT and port dues. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Serifos to Heraklion route?
The Serifos (Livadi) to Heraklion (Crete) route is served by ANEK Lines and Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Serifos to Heraklion ferry
- Flexible or open tickets allow you to travel on any sailing within a validity window; useful for island-hopping itineraries when you are not certain of your schedule.
- Drinking water at port kiosks is typically expensive; bring your own water bottle to fill before you leave your accommodation.
- The sea temperature in the Aegean ranges from around 15°C in winter to 27–28°C in late summer; falling overboard in winter is a serious emergency.
- Heraklion serves as the main gateway to Crete, with the legendary Palace of Knossos – the centre of Minoan civilisation – just a short drive from the city centre. The city's Archaeological Museum houses one of the most important collections of Minoan artefacts in the world, and wine tours into the surrounding region are a popular option.
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