The Ferry company that is operating in the Port of Chania is Anek Lines, a company created in the 1960s by Cretans who wanted better and safer ferry connection to and from the mainland of Greece and basicaly Piraeus port. The departures from Pireus to Chania and from Chania to Pireus are at 20:30. There are also ferry crossings from Pireus to Rethymo and from Rethymno to Pireus at 19.30 and from Heraklion to Piraeus and vice-versa at 21:00, operated by ANEK Lines.

The Greek ferry company ANEK Lines offers ferry services that connect Piraeus to Chania (8 ½ hours) on board of luxury ships. Deluxe cabins are a treat (spacious, well furnished with TV and refrigerator) - some double beds available.There are outside cabins with windows (much to be preferred) or inside cabins (cheaper). Available with 2, 3 or 4 beds. Travelling alone, you can pay about 50% extra to have the cabin to yourself. All cabins have a shower and toilet.

Get around

If you are on Crete to see the 'real Crete', as opposed to the night clubs for tourists, then visiting the villages of the island is a must. All Cretan culture can be seen, heard and tasted in the villages. The Cretans at work or at leisure will always welcome visitors and show you how to do things the correct way. All villages have a central kafenion (coffee shop) which is where all people eventually end up.

The kafenion, apart from being a place to meet friends for a coffee or a game of tavli, is used as the main information centre of the village. If you need information, go to the kafenion. Most villages have war memorials and the locals will willingly fill in any missing information. Gavalohori has a wonderful Folklore Museum where much about village life can be learned. Photographs of some of the villages in the Apokoron region of Crete, can be seen at. 

Getting to Chania Ferry port

Getting to Chania Ferry port by Car

Its very easy to reach chania by car, if driving for Agios Nikolaos, Rethymnon, or Heraklion, take the national road which is the shortest way to reach Chania and follow signs to Chania or Souda bay. From within the town of Chania drive along the sea side towards east and follow signs to Souda.

Chania Ferry Port Facilities (Souda Ferry Port):

The ferry port of Chania is at Souda, at a distance of seven kilometers. Within walking distance of the ferry port, you will find a number of shops and restaurants, while public telephones and public conveniences are available in the ferry port area itself. Those with disabilities will find good wheelchair access onboard all ferries operating to the islands, and to international destinations. However, passengers are advised to inform the ANEK ferry company of any special needs when making their ferry reservations.

Source: www.AFerry.to