Cruises in Crete
ICONIC
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CELEBRITY
Cruise to Kusadasi, Crete, Santorini, Milos & Mykonos from Athens
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POSEIDON
Athens and Cruise to Kusadasi, Crete, Santorini, Milos and Mykonos from Athens.
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ICONIC ISTANBUL
Cruise to the Greek Islands and Istanbul from Athens
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IMAGES OF THE AEGEAN
Cruise to the Greek Islands and the Turkish Riviera from Athens
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CELEBRITY WITH DELPHI & METEORA
Cruise to Kusadasi, Crete, Santorini, Milos, Mykonos, Delphi, and Meteora Tour from Athens.
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SPARTAN
Athens, cruise to the Greek Islands and the Turkish Riviera from Athens.
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HOMER UP TO SANTORINI
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LUCIUS
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AEGEAN
Athens, cruise to the Greek Islands and the Turkish Riviera from Athens
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IDYLLIC
Athens, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora, cruise to the Greek Islands and the Turkish Riviera from Athens
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ANIKITOS
Athens, cruise to the Greek Islands & the Turkish Riviera, Delphi, Meteora from Athens
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TELEMACHUS TO SANTORINI
Cruise to the Greek Islands and the Turkish Riviera from Athens
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ODYSSEUS UP TO SANTORINI
Athens, cruise to the Greek Islands and the Turkish Riviera from Athens
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ICONIC FROM KUSADASI
Cruise to the Greek Islands from Kusadasi.
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CELEBRITY FROM KUSADASI
Cruise to Crete, Santorini, Milos & Mykonos from Kusadasi.
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SPARTAN WITH ISTANBUL & CAPPADOCIA
Athens, cruise to the Greek Islands and the Turkish Riviera from Athens, Istanbul and Cappadocia.
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IMAGES OF THE AEGEAN FROM KUSADASI
Cruise to the Greek Islands from Kusadasi
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KUSKUS CELEBRITY
Cruise to Crete, Santorini, Milos, Mykonos & Athens from Kusadasi
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IMAGES OF THE AEGEAN & ISTANBUL
Cruise to the Greek Islands and Istanbul from Athens
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KUSKUS IMAGES OF THE AEGEAN
Cruise to the Greek Islands and the Turkish Riviera from Kusadasi.
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CELEBRITY FROM THESSALONIKI
Cruise to Kusadasi, Crete, Santorini, Milos, Mykonos and Athens from Thessaloniki
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POLLUX UP TO SANTORINI
Athens, cruise to the Greek Islands and the Turkish Riviera from Athens
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KUSKUS ICONIC
Cruise to the Greek Islands and the Turkish Riviera from Kusadasi.
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General Description of Crete
Crete is the largest island in Greece. In total, it has an area of 8,300 km2 and a population of approximately 620,000 people.
In Crete, you can enjoy different sites of historical interest, such as the Egyptian Lighthouse, one of the oldest lighthouses in the world, or the Samaria National Park, a true natural paradise between mountains and waterfalls that will amaze you.
Its landscape is characterized by extensive valleys and beaches with crystal clear waters that have a coastline on the Aegean Sea. While in the northern part you will find the concentration of tourist centers, in the south you will see natural regions and towns of another level.
The capital of Crete is Heraklion, although the island is also known for cities such as Chania, Agios Nikolaos, and Rethimno.
Crete beaches
The island of Crete is full of wonderful beaches that you can choose from and there are for all tastes and needs.
On the one hand, we recommend visiting Balos Beach, located towards the end of the Gramvousa peninsula.
It is one of the most exotic places in Crete. Its crystal clear waters form a shallow lagoon that is surrounded by a beautiful mountainous landscape that contrasts with the turquoise sea. In addition, this beach is known worldwide for its pinkish sand that gives a unique touch to the landscape.
On the other hand, another beach that you cannot miss on your way through Crete is the popular Elafonisi, a coast famous throughout the world for its fantastic pink sand, and a fairly calm sea with seductive shades of blue.
Finally, you cannot miss the sunset at the beautiful Falasarna Beach, located on the west coast of Crete. There you can enjoy a calm atmosphere and practice water sports, for example, windsurfing.
Getting to Crete by Ferry
One of the most popular means of transport chosen by tourists to travel to Crete is the ferry or cruise. It is possible to travel by ferry from the port of Piraeus (Athens) to different cities in Greece, including Crete.
These boats leave during the night and arrive very early (at 6 in the morning) to the main cities of the island, such as Chania and Heraklion, so you will have the opportunity to enjoy a whole day in Crete if you do not plan to stay for more time.
It is also possible to take a ferry to Crete from the Peloponnese and, in the high season, from locations such as Santorini or Mykonos.
Cruises are usually a more picturesque and cheaper alternative to planes, so they are a good opportunity if you want to see the Cretan territory in all its splendor.
01How to go from Crete to Elafonisi?
The most advisable thing is to take a boat or an excursion to Elafonisi Island.
02Is it safe to travel to Crete?
Crete is a very safe island to travel to. The risk of theft is very low.
03Official currency of Crete
The official exchange rate in Crete is, as in the rest of Greece and Europe, the euro.
04What is the best time to travel to Crete?
The best time to travel to Crete is between April-June and September-October. However, the geographical location of the island allows travelers to visit its territory at any time of the year, due to its relatively moderate temperatures.