The route

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The Karpathos Heraklion line is covered by the operator Blue Star Ferries with a schedule of one weekly connection with primarily morning and afternoon departures and maximum duration of 10 hours 30 minutes. Ferry companies working on this crossing have ships available that are suitable for cars, motorbikes, campers and trucks. In addition to deck space, all ferries offer more comfortable solutions ranging from reserved seating to various cabins, suitable for singles, couples and families. There are toilets, bars, shops and self service restaurants on board.

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Ferry Operators

• BLUE STAR FERRIES

  1 weekly sailing

  Duration: 6 hours 45 minutes

DIAFANI (KARPATHOS) HERAKLION offers

BLUE STAR FERRIES

Port of Diafani (Karpathos)

On the island of Karpathos, the port is called Diafani and is located on the northern coast. In ancient times this port was known as the port of Olympus. From the port it is easy to reach the city center, it is well connected to the rest of the island by public transport. There are no services available at the port, apart from mooring for boats and ferries.... [More information]

Address: Diafani 857 00, Greece

Directions: Google Map @ Diafani (Karpathos), port

Guide of Heraklion

Heraklion is the most populated city on the island of Crete and is its regional capital. The town, like the rest of Crete, has an excellent climate all year round and it is possible to swim until late autumn. Heraklion is one of the richest urban centers in all of Greece and like all capitals, it is at an intersection between a new and ancient culture and this can be seen in the urban landscape. The Venetian walls are the focal point of the city and give the city its proud and proud character. Places to visit  Heraklion was the last bastion of resistance against the Ottoman Turks who besi... [More information]