The Gavdos to Crete ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article.
Gavdos is the southernmost Greek island and the southernmost point in Europe. The tiny island is home to only about 50 inhabitants year round. There aren’t any hotels although there are limited numbers of rooms for rent. However, you might end up camping right on the beach.
Gavdos is located to the south of Crete and the only way to get to Gavdos is on ferry.
Crete, Paleohora or Sfakia?
The ferries to Gavdos depart from two different ports: Paleohora (also spelled “Paleochora”) and Sfakia (also known as “Hora Sfakion”).
How long does it take to get from Crete to Gavdos?
The ferry between Paleochora and Gavdos takes 3 h 30 min while the ferry between Sfakia and Gavdos takes 1h 15 min.
Is there a high speed ferry between Crete and Gavdos?
No.
How much does it cost to get from Crete to Gavdos by ferry?
The price depends on the port you depart from. A one way adult ticket between Paleochora and Gavdos costs €15 per person. A one way adult ticket between Sfakia and Gavdos costs €12 per person ,while the RT ticket costs €20 per person.
How many ferries per day depart from Crete to Gavdos during the low season?
During the low season there’s only one ferry per week serving the residents. During May there’s a ferry departing each Friday at 11:30 a.m. from Sfakia.
How many ferries per day depart from Crete to Gavdos during the high season?
The high season starts in June and ends in October. The following ferries connect the two islands during the high season:
- from Paleochora:
- from Sfakia
at 8:30 a.m., on Mon & Wed, until Oct 28
at 11:30 a.m., on Fri, from May to Sept 25
at 11:30 a.m., on Sun, from June 6 to Sept 27
at 11:30 a.m., on Sat, from July 4 to Aug 29
at 7 p.m., on Tue, until Sept 29
Are there any overnight journeys between Crete and Gavdos ?
No.
How about the ferries from Gavdos to Crete ?
During the high season, the following ferries link Gavdos to Crete:
- to Paleochora:
- to Sfakia:
at 1 p.m., on Mon & Wed, until Oct 28
at 7 a.m., on Wed, until Sept 30
at 2:30 p.m., on Fri, from May to Sept 25
at 2:30 p.m., on Sun, from June 7 to Sept 27
at 2:30 p.m., on Sat, from July 4 to Aug 29
Where can I buy tickets from?
You won’t be able to book these tickets on the major online booking websites. However, you can reserve them on the Anendyk Ferry Line official website. Also, tickets can be bought from the port.
Does everyone charge the same prices?
The prices are the same on the company’s website and in the port.
Read more about:
>> Ferries in Greece
>> Ferries from Athens: How to deal with the Port of Piraeus
>> Ferries from Athens to Aegina
>> Ferries from Athens to Crete
>> Ferries from Athens to Karpathos
>> Ferries from Athens to Hydra
>> Ferries from Athens to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Rafina to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Athens to Patmos
>> Ferries from Athens to Santorini
>> Ferries from Santorini to Crete
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Syros
>> Ferries from Santorini to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Santorini to Naxos
>> Ferries from Alonissos to Skopelos
>> Ferries from Corfu to Patras
>> Ferries from Rhodes to Kos
>> Ferries to and from Santorini
>> Ferries from Athens to Paros
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Crete (and return)
>> Ferries from Santorini to Karpathos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Lesvos
>> Ferries to and from Mykonos
>> Ferries from Santorini to Rhodes
>> Ferries from Santorini to Paros
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Ios
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Tinos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Rhodes
>> Ferries from Athens to Naxos
>> Ferries from Athens to Thessaloniki
>> Ferries from Santorini to Syros
>> Ferries from Kavala to Thassos
>> Ferries from Alonissos to Skiathos
>> Ferries from Athens to Lesvos (Lesbos)
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Kos
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