Heraklion and Paros sit at opposite ends of a proper stretch of open water, and this crossing is one of the few that links Crete directly to the Cyclades without a change of boat. It's a useful route for anyone stringing together a Crete-and-islands itinerary, since it skips the usual detour back through Piraeus. Check the schedule box above for the latest confirmed sailing dates before you book.
Ferries on this link run once a day through the season, so there's no need to weigh up a morning departure against an evening one -- you simply build your day around the single sailing. It's worth locking in your crossing a little ahead of travel in high summer, when island-hopping traffic through the Cyclades picks up.
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