Dodekanisos Seaways

The shipping company Dodekanisos Seaways was founded in Rhodes in 1999 and today transports passengers to 17 different destinations in Greece every day of the year with a fleet of three ships.

All ferry connections 2025

Click on a route to see the current prices and departure times.

The three ships call at ports in the following 17 destinations: Rhodes, Symi, Panormitis, Kos, Kalymnos, Leros, Lipsi, Patmos, Agathonisi, Kastelorizo, Chalki, Tilos, Nisyros, Arki, Samos, Ikaria and Fourni.

Connections

The ferry "Dodekanisos Express" has a capacity of 337 seats for passengers and 6 cars and operates almost daily on various routes with different stopovers. The port of departure and arrival is Rhodes.

The "Dodekanisos Pride" offers space for 280 passengers and 9 vehicles and operates five times a week on different routes with departure and arrival in Rhodes.

During the high season, the "Panagia Skiadeni" mainly sails from Rhodes to the island of Symi and Panormitis and back again. The capacity of this ship is 700 passengers and 115 vehicles.

Discounts

Children from 0 to 4 years are transported free of charge. Subsequently, children up to the age of 10 are charged half fare. This also applies to passengers with a disability of over 80 percent.

Conditions of transportation

Passengers (and their vehicles, if applicable) should arrive at the relevant checkpoint one hour before departure.

Pregnant women are permitted to travel until the end of the 26th week of pregnancy. However, they require a medical certificate confirming that they are fit to travel.

Pets are allowed on board, but only in specially designated areas and under no circumstances in the cabins or at the bar.

Smoking is also only permitted on the outside decks.