Heraklion To Serifos Ferry Crossing In 2026
🚢 Heraklion → Serifos — this week
7 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 1/day
Tomorrow (Fri 7 Aug): 1 ferries — first at 21:00
Heraklion to Serifos Ferry
Heraklion to Serifos -- At a Glance
- Season: Timetables are currently published through 31 October 2026.
- Frequency: Typically 1 ferry per day during the season.
- Sailing days: Daily service.
- Journey time: 5 hours 55 minutes.
- Operators: Blue Star Ferries.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
This is one of the longer domestic crossings in the Aegean, cutting north-west from Crete's biggest port straight across open water to Serifos, in the western Cyclades. There's no island-hopping shelter along the way, so expect a proper sea crossing rather than a short hop -- most of it after dark or through the small hours, depending on the sailing. Book it as you would a long-haul leg: settle in with a cabin or an airline seat rather than treating it as a quick transfer.
Heraklion's ferry port sits right at the edge of the old town, an easy walk or short taxi from most hotels, with Blue Star's terminal well signposted among the various berths. On the Serifos side you land at Livadi, the island's low-key harbour village, from where the Chora climbs the hill inland -- taxis and the local bus meet the boat, but it's a small enough port that finding your way is never a problem. Our Heraklion port guide has the full detail on the terminal and getting there from town.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Heraklion to Serifos:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | Not yet published | – |
| February | Not yet published | – |
| March | Not yet published | – |
| April | Not yet published | – |
| May | Not yet published | – |
| June | Not yet published | – |
| July | Yes | 1.0 |
| August | Yes | 1.0 |
| September | Yes | 1.0 |
| October | Yes | 1.0 |
| November | Not yet published | – |
| December | Not yet published | – |
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Heraklion to Serifos — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-08-06):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 6 Aug | 1 | 21:00 |
| Fri 7 Aug | 1 | 21:00 |
| Sat 8 Aug | 1 | 21:00 |
| Sun 9 Aug | 1 | 21:00 |
| Mon 10 Aug | 1 | 21:00 |
| Tue 11 Aug | 1 | 21:00 |
| Wed 12 Aug | 1 | 21:00 |
| Thu 13 Aug | 1 | 21:00 |
| Fri 14 Aug | 1 | 21:00 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 1 | 21:00 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 1 | 21:00 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 1 | 21:00 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 1 | 21:00 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 1 | 21:00 |
Check availability & book on Ferryscanner →
Ferry Companies
The Heraklion–Serifos route is served by 1 company:
- Blue Star Ferries – approximately 5 hours 55 minutes
Tips for the Heraklion–Serifos Ferry
- Arrive at Heraklion port at least 45 minutes before departure if you already hold an e-ticket – if you are travelling with a car, allow 60 to 90 minutes, as vehicles queue and board separately from foot passengers.
- Buy your ferry ticket online in advance rather than at the port – ticket kiosks at Heraklion only open a few hours before each departure, and Santorini's high-speed services sell out in summer.
- For the Santorini day-boats, SeaJets asks passengers to be at the terminal 30 minutes before sailing – expect heavy congestion and longer check-in queues on summer mornings.
- Charging sockets are available in the seating areas of most modern ferries; older vessels may have limited outlets, so charge your devices before boarding.
- In Serifos, the hilltop Chora perched dramatically above the port is one of the most striking capital towns in the Cyclades, with chapels, churches, and windmills scattered through its whitewashed lanes. The island's beaches are never overcrowded, and the walking trails connecting them reward those who prefer to explore on foot.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Heraklion to Serifos?
Typically 1 ferry per day during the season. Timetables are currently published through 31 October 2026.
Are there ferries from Heraklion to Serifos today?
Yes – 1 sailing today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.
How many ferries run from Heraklion to Serifos this week?
Around 7 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 1 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Heraklion to Serifos?
The first departure is usually 21:00.
How long is the ferry from Heraklion to Serifos?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 5 hours 55 minutes. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
Which ferry companies operate the Heraklion–Serifos route?
The route is served by Blue Star Ferries.
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.
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.