Ferry ticket booking and routes

To purchase ferry or catamaran tickets from Bodrum (Turkey) to Kos (Greece), use platforms like Ferryscanner or check directly with ferry companies. 'Open-time' tickets, which allow flexibility due to potential delays, are uncommon. When arriving in Greece, expect queues at passport control and aim to disembark promptly to expedite the process.

Ferry transport from Crete (Heraklion) to Santorini: options include high-speed ferries (approx. 2 hours) and standard ferries (approx. 4 hours). Tickets can be purchased online via portals like Ferries.gr or FerriesinGreece.com.

To find affordable ferry tickets from Heraklion (Crete) to Santorini, consider a less frequent but cheaper ferry service. This option typically runs a few times a week on routes like Rhodes-Athens via Heraklion and Santorini, costing approximately €15.50, significantly less than the usual €100. Advance planning is recommended due to its limited schedule.

When purchasing ferry tickets from Rhodes, especially to Turkey (e.g., Fethiye), be aware of payment methods for tickets and port fees. On Rhodes, the port fee was payable by card this year, while last year on Kos, only cash was accepted. Cash payment is generally expected at the port ticket office. Ferry tickets are usually exchangeable in case of cancellation. An additional departure tax may apply when leaving Rhodes.

If you are checking your ferry booking and it shows no cancellation but you suspect an issue, check the ferry company's official website (e.g., BLUE STAR FERRIES) and contact them directly via email with your query. They usually respond within a day or two.

Overnight ferry travel from Athens to Rhodes (e.g., with Blue Star Ferries) can be a comfortable and scenic alternative to flying. * **Duration:** Departures typically around 16:00, arriving the next day around 11:00, with several island stops en route. * **Cost:** Single cabin prices can be comparable to flight costs. * **Cabins:** Available options include external cabins with portholes (more expensive) and internal cabins without windows (cheaper). Cabins are generally equipped with beds, a table, a private bathroom (toilet, sink, shower), and air conditioning, similar to river cruise ship cabins. * **Amenities:** Passengers can keep luggage in their cabins. Ferries usually offer cafes, bars, and ample open deck space with seating for relaxation and enjoying sea views. * **Experience:** The journey offers opportunities to witness sunsets and sunrises at sea, as well as observe the unique panoramas of various islands during port calls.