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Has anyone taken a ferry from Athens to Crete?

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greek_ggirl

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Is the ferry bearable? Has anyone done this trip? I believe it's about 8 hours
 
I have not taken a ferry from Athens to the Greek island of Crete, but there are several options to consider:

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Athens-Crete Ferry Tickets, Prices, Times | Ferryhopper

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greek_ggirl said:
Is the ferry bearable? Has anyone done this trip? I believe it's about 8 hours
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Spend a great day keeping yourself busy in Athens and grab the overnight ferry to Crete. You have a choice of accomodation and the cost is very reasonable. Arrive refreshed having had a nice sleep and hit the ground running on arrival in Crete. I’ve done it from Athens to Chania and will do it again. Had been a flier but tbh the ferry is wonderful.
 
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Spend a great day keeping yourself busy in Athens and grab the overnight ferry to Crete. You have a choice of accomodation and the cost is very reasonable. Arrive refreshed having had a nice sleep and hit the ground running on arrival in Crete. I’ve done it from Athens to Chania and will do it again. Had been a flier but tbh the ferry is wonderful.
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I agree, if you don't get sea sick then its a great trip
 
I have done it. It was fine and I would do it again! I had a sleeping compartment so I ate dinner in the restaurant on the ferry then got some sleep. It costs more but makes the overnight ferry a lot more doable.
 
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