Place New Testament
Phoenix
Also known as Phoenix =ESV, NIV; Phenice =KJV
Phoenix was a harbor on the island of Crete where the ship carrying Paul and other prisoners attempted to winter during their journey to Rome. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Acts 27:12.
Why it matters. A harbor on the island of Crete
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- Location
- 35.199, 24.081 (approximate, within about 2 km)
Coordinates from STEPBible TIPNR (palopenmaps.org link). Approximate; not independently verified.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Phoenix
Phoenix, also known as Phoenice, was a harbor on the southern coast of the island of Crete, mentioned in the account of Paul's journey to Rome as a prisoner (Act.27.12). During the voyage, the ship encountered a severe storm, and the crew debated whether to stay at the port of Fair Havens or sail to Phoenix to spend the winter (Act.27.8-12). The majority decided to attempt the journey to Phoenix, as it was considered a more suitable harbor to winter in (Act.27.12). However, before they could reach Phoenix, a violent wind drove the ship off course, ultimately leading to its shipwreck on the island of Malta (Act.27.13-44). The exact location of Phoenix is not certain, but it is believed to have been situated on the southwestern coast of Crete, possibly near the modern-day town of Loutro or the village of Phiniki.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
Acts (1 verse)