This is a long, open-water crossing between two islands that don't sit anywhere near each other on the map, and the timing reflects that: Chania sits on the north coast of Crete, Milos out on the western edge of the Cyclades, with a good stretch of the Aegean and Cretan Sea in between. Ferries leave from Souda, Chania's port a short drive from the old town, and dock at Adamantas on Milos, the island's main harbour. Book through Ferryscanner or Ferryhopper above, and check the schedule box for the latest confirmed sailing dates before you plan around it. Our Adamas port in Milos guide has more on the harbour and getting into Plaka once you land.
One sailing a day keeps this route simple to plan around -- there's no juggling multiple departure times, just the one crossing to build your day or your onward connections around. It's a long enough run that most people treat it as a proper travel day rather than a quick hop, so allow for that when you're booking accommodation either side.
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