The route

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The crossing between Santorini and Rethimno is served exclusively by Seajets who provide availability for 2 sailings per week with primarily afternoon departures and crossing times shorter than 2 hours 20 minutes. A hydrofoil service operates on this line which halves the travel time to your destination, compared to standard ferries. On board services offered by all sailing companies ensure comfort during your crossing.

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Ferry Operators

• SEAJETS

  2 weekly sailings

  Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes

THIRA (SANTORINI) RETHIMNO offers

SEAJETS

Port of Thira (Santorini)

The main port on Santorini is Athinios and it has only one passenger terminal. The port connects the island with Piraeus and other Greek islands. The port is about 19 km from Oia, 9 km from Fira and about 9 km from Akrotiri. The port area of ​​Athinios is a bit isolated because it is located at the foot of a cliff on the coast, however there are bars and cafés. The port is well served by bus lines that lead to various locations on the island in case you do not want to take the taxi or don't have a car. Santorini Airport is about 8km from Athinios port and can be reached by bus. The line... [More information]

Address: Órmos Athiniós, Greece

Directions: Google Map @ Thira (Santorini), port

Guide of Rethimno

Located on the northern coast of Crete, Rethymno is a charming city with a population of around 40,000. The old town, Palia Poli, remains one of the best-preserved old towns in Crete, almost entirely constructed under the Republic of Venice. A brief history of Rethymno The Minoans initially settled in Rethymno during the Bronze Age. In around 1250, the city became the seat of the Latin Diocese of Retimo, and after being absorbed by the Diocese of Ario in 1551, renamed Retimo–Ario. Captured by the Ottoman Empire in 1646 during the Cretan War, the Ottomans ruled Rethymno for almost three c... [More information]