Ferry from Sougia (Crete) to Paleochora (Crete)
1 operator
Sougia to Paleochora at a glance
Ferries from Sougia (Crete) to Paleochora (Crete) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. Departures in that window are at 16:05. The route is served by 1 operator: ANENDYK Maritime S.A. There are sailings on Thursday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 December 2026.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 31 December 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
This is one leg of Crete's south-coast boat network, run by ANENDYK with the Daskalogiannis, Samaria and Loutro Spirit. Sougia to Paleochora takes between 35 and 45 minutes depending on the vessel, hugging a stretch of coastline with no road along it. The boats are small by ferry standards and the views of the cliffs are the main event.
Paleochora is the largest town on this coast, sitting on a low peninsula with a sandy beach on one side and a pebbly one on the other. It has a relaxed, end-of-the-road feel, a Venetian castle ruin on the headland above the town, and enough tavernas, rooms and shops to function as a proper base. It is also the western hub of the coastal boat network.
Boats run once or twice a day through the season, and the service is heavily weather-dependent, with cancellations in strong south winds. The timetable is shown below, but no fares are published yet. From Paleochora there are onward sailings to Gavdos, and buses inland to Chania.
Weekly Sougia to Paleochora 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 Sougia.
ANENDYK Maritime S.A.
Book ANENDYK Maritime S.A. tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 16:05 |
Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 13 November 2026 to 31 December 2026. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 5 of the 18 days from 13 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 16:05. ANENDYK Maritime S.A.
- December 2026: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 16:05. ANENDYK Maritime S.A.
Sougia to Paleochora Ferry Fares
No published fares for this route yet.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Sougia to Paleochora between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 November | 16:05 | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
| Thu 19 November | 16:05 | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
| Fri 20 November | 16:05 | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
| Thu 26 November | 16:05 | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Sougia to Paleochora?
Ferries from Sougia (Crete) to Paleochora (Crete) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Thursday and Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 31 December 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Sougia to Paleochora today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Sougia (Crete) to Paleochora (Crete) today. Departure time: 16:05.
How many ferries run from Sougia to Paleochora this week?
2 sailings from Sougia (Crete) to Paleochora (Crete) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Sougia to Paleochora?
Ferries from Sougia (Crete) to Paleochora (Crete) leave at 16:05.
Which ferry companies operate the Sougia to Paleochora route?
The Sougia (Crete) to Paleochora (Crete) route is served by ANENDYK Maritime S.A.
Tips for the Sougia to Paleochora ferry
- Wheeled suitcases are harder to manage on steep gangways and across uneven docksides than backpacks; a soft-sided bag with carry handles is a practical compromise.
- 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.
- On routes where two or more operators compete, compare prices and journey times – the price difference for vehicles can be particularly significant.
- Some island routes operate a reduced winter schedule from late October to late March – always confirm the schedule before building a winter itinerary.
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