Markihood

Hi,

Looking for guidance on if it is possible at this time of year (October) to travel by ferries from Kusadasi (Turkey) to then get to Crete. I know this would take multiple ferries with stops at different Greek Islands (which we would enjoy). We can stay overnight on Islands after the ferry arrives and then leave the next day if available to catch the next ferry on the route to Crete.

We will be ready to leave Kusadasi on October 15th, 2015

Any guidance on route that would work? Preferably in the shortest number of days.

We understand the flight alternative being a quicker, easier, etc. option, but we're looking forward to the ferries.

Thanks,
Mark

Croesus

Ferry from Kuşadası to Samos - http://www.meandertravel.com/ferryto...mos&m=4&md=sc4
Then Samos to the Cyclades (Vathi-Mykonos) - https://hellenicseaways.gr/en/routes/view/21/55
Then frequent ferries south, maybe via Santorini, to Crete.

Tommmo

If you stay at Mr.Happy's Limani hotel it is just across from the ferry port and you can get all info then, no need to book ahead. Great hotel BTW

brotherleelove2004

Kusadasi>Samos(Pythagorio)>Rhodes>Crete http://www.gtp.gr

Croesus

Going via the Cyclades (10hrs on ferries) is going to be more direct than via Rhodes (16hrs).

5hrs 40mins Vathi-Mykonos with Hellenic, and then 2hrs each for Mykonos-Santorini and Santorini-Heraklion with SeaJets - https://www.seajets.gr/en/

Although those seajets aren't your classic ferries!

brotherleelove2004

And just so you know, the SeaJets fleet has the worst reputation for reliability and punctuality. Also, if the seas are rough almost everyone gets seasick on the smaller ship, the Superjet2. Avoid it if at all possible.

neckervd

Vathy - Mykonos: only 3 times weekly
Mykonos - Iraklio: megajet

Croesus

I shouldn't think the Rhodes-Crete ferry is very frequent either. Is it Anek Lines that do it?

Croesus

Maybe start from Kos with a Blue Star ferry to Santorini - http://www.bluestarferries.com/site/content.asp?loc=2

brotherleelove2004

I'm seeing some flights in October from Samos to Heraklion via Athens in 3.5 hours for as little as USD $67, all taxes included, depending on the date of departure. This makes the best sense of all.

neckervd

Rhodes - Crete: usually once weekly (Anek, in very low season sometimes LANE).
Kos - Santorini: Mo, We, Fr until end October

Croesus

Those look like the best options...

Either Vathi(Samos)-Mykonos with Hellenic, on Tu, Th and Su.

Or Kos-Santorini with Blue Star, on Mo, We and Fr.