Operated by Minoan Lines on the Heraklion Piraeus route
The Minoan Lines Knossos Palace ferry was built in 2000; it has a capacity of 2500 passengers and can hold up to 700 vehicles. Facilities on board include, a children’s play area, shopping centre, slot machines, Wi-Fi, swimming pool, cinema and a disco.
Please Note: Whilst we have taken great care in making our Knossos Palace guide as accurate as possible, onboard facilities, services and entertainment may vary depending on the date and time of year that you travel, facilities mentioned may change without notification and ferry companies reserve the right to operate vessels other than those mentioned at time of booking without prior notification.
100% of our customers recommended this ship
"Fantastic way to get to Crete"
We decided to book a luxury cabin as it wasn't any more expensive than flying from Athens in economy. What a treat. It was large and luxurious. Very comfortable bed, seating area and an ensuite bathroom. We ate in the restaurant, had a very good meal, which was well priced. A nightcap to round it off and we retired to our cabin. We slept right through the journey to Crete. Woke just as we were arriving. Had a shower and some breakfast and disembarked clean and well rested for a busy day of travelling.
Reviewed 18 September 2016 by Elizabeth who travelled with Minoan Lines on Knossos Palace
"Very Enjoyable Crossing"
The ferry was very big, plush and looked more like a cruise ship than ferry crossing. The staff were friendly and helpful. We enjoyed a meal in the self service buffet as we set sail. Our cabin was spacious and comfortable. I would recommend the Knossos Palace to fellow travellers and would use it myself again.
Reviewed 24 July 2016 by Carl who travelled with Minoan Lines on Knossos Palace
"Perfect boat trip during you holiday"
We, me and my boyfriend, have traveled around whole Greece. We have started in Crete. We have not felt like flying all the time, and as a result, we have decided to travel to Athens by this ferry. It took nearly whole day, however, we are from inland, so it was very nice trip. I can only recommend this ferry, nothing have gone wrong and ferry has been really beautiful.
Reviewed 30 August 2014 by Daniela who travelled with Minoan Lines on Knossos Palace
"A very fine experience."
I'm glad to have chosen Minoan Shipping Lines.
Reviewed 17 August 2014 by Sarchis Mahitar who travelled with Minoan Lines on Knossos Palace
"Reasonable vessel, noisy cabin"
We went from Heraklion to Athens, this time on the Knossos Palace. The cabin was reasonable but had a faint odour of diesel and was much noisier than the one we had on her sister-ship Festos Palace.
Reviewed 23 June 2014 by John who travelled with Minoan Lines on Knossos Palace
"Minoan Lines, Ship Knossos Palace"
I had a pleasant trip on the Pireaus-Crete crossing and return. The only flaw is that there was no doctor on board. I've asked because my son injured his foot in the sea and i was looking for assistant.
Reviewed 05 September 2013 by Alfredo who travelled with Minoan Lines on Knossos Palace