Rhodes → Symi
Plan departure from Rhodes and arrival in Symi, with links to the reverse crossing and port guidance. Check the timetable for the date you intend to sail.
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Greece · Dodecanese & eastern Aegean
Dodekanisos Seaways
Dodekanisos Seaways connects Rhodes and Kos with smaller Dodecanese and eastern Aegean islands. Its network includes Symi, Halki, Tilos, Nisyros, Kalymnos, Leros, Lipsi and Patmos, with further calls depending on the published itinerary.
Operator information reviewedRoutes & practical information
Operator guide
Dodekanisos Seaways routes and travel planning
Dodekanisos Seaways connects Rhodes and Kos with smaller Dodecanese and eastern Aegean islands. Its network includes Symi, Halki, Tilos, Nisyros, Kalymnos, Leros, Lipsi and Patmos, with further calls depending on the published itinerary.
The Dodekanisos Express and Dodekanisos Pride fast catamarans serve island combinations, while Panagia Skiadeni is a conventional passenger and vehicle ferry. Not every island pair is served daily or directly. Use the operator’s itinerary for the precise sequence of calls and travel date.
Vehicle availability depends on the assigned vessel and route; confirm space rather than assuming all fast ferries or all departures have the same facilities. Enter accurate passenger details and check the rules for bicycles, pets and special assistance.
Reviewed 25 October 2026. Dodekanisos Seaways official timetable and booking. Use the operator when a local service is not returned by the FerryEU comparison form.
Plan by route
Dodekanisos Seaways routes
Explore related EUFerry guides, then confirm departures with the operator for your travel date.
Symi → Rhodes
Plan departure from Symi and arrival in Rhodes, with links to the reverse crossing and port guidance. Check the timetable for the date you intend to sail.
View route guide →Rhodes → Halki
Plan departure from Rhodes and arrival in Halki, with links to the reverse crossing and port guidance. Check the timetable for the date you intend to sail.
View route guide →Halki → Rhodes
Plan departure from Halki and arrival in Rhodes, with links to the reverse crossing and port guidance. Check the timetable for the date you intend to sail.
View route guide →Rhodes → Tilos
Plan departure from Rhodes and arrival in Tilos, with links to the reverse crossing and port guidance. Check the timetable for the date you intend to sail.
View route guide →Tilos → Rhodes
Plan departure from Tilos and arrival in Rhodes, with links to the reverse crossing and port guidance. Check the timetable for the date you intend to sail.
View route guide →Kos → Kalymnos
Plan departure from Kos and arrival in Kalymnos, with links to the reverse crossing and port guidance. Check the timetable for the date you intend to sail.
View route guide →Kalymnos → Kos
Plan departure from Kalymnos and arrival in Kos, with links to the reverse crossing and port guidance. Check the timetable for the date you intend to sail.
View route guide →Kos → Leros
Plan departure from Kos and arrival in Leros, with links to the reverse crossing and port guidance. Check the timetable for the date you intend to sail.
View route guide →Leros → Kos
Plan departure from Leros and arrival in Kos, with links to the reverse crossing and port guidance. Check the timetable for the date you intend to sail.
View route guide →Patmos → Lipsi
Plan departure from Patmos and arrival in Lipsi, with links to the reverse crossing and port guidance. Check the timetable for the date you intend to sail.
View route guide →Lipsi → Patmos
Plan departure from Lipsi and arrival in Patmos, with links to the reverse crossing and port guidance. Check the timetable for the date you intend to sail.
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Booking and terminal checks
Choose your service
The Dodekanisos Express and Dodekanisos Pride fast catamarans serve island combinations, while Panagia Skiadeni is a conventional passenger and vehicle ferry. Not every island pair is served daily or directly. Use the operator’s itinerary for the precise sequence of calls and travel date.
Passengers and vehicles
Vehicle availability depends on the assigned vessel and route; confirm space rather than assuming all fast ferries or all departures have the same facilities. Enter accurate passenger details and check the rules for bicycles, pets and special assistance.
Terminal and onward travel
Rhodes has several harbour areas and departure points. Follow the operator’s port instructions for the vessel booked. On smaller islands, check the arrival harbour—particularly Leros and Symi—and leave time between independently booked onward ferries.
Journey planning
How to compare Dodekanisos Seaways ferry options
Rhodes has several harbour areas and departure points. Follow the operator’s port instructions for the vessel booked. On smaller islands, check the arrival harbour—particularly Leros and Symi—and leave time between independently booked onward ferries.
Vehicle availability depends on the assigned vessel and route; confirm space rather than assuming all fast ferries or all departures have the same facilities. Enter accurate passenger details and check the rules for bicycles, pets and special assistance.
Check the final ticket for the reporting time, departure terminal and inclusions. Recheck operating updates before travelling, and allow time between separate tickets. The return sailing may follow a different pattern from the outward journey.
Connect Dodekanisos Seaways with the rest of your journey
The linked EUFerry guides for Dodekanisos Seaways involve Greece. Start with the port pair you need and then compare the dated service: passenger categories, accommodation and check-in arrangements can differ within the same operator’s network.
Check the land connections at the ports: Rhodes port guide · Symi port guide · Halki port guide · Tilos port guide · Kos port guide · Kalymnos port guide · Leros port guide · Patmos port guide.
Before choosing a Dodekanisos Seaways fare, write down the departure terminal, reporting time, arrival port and the first onward connection. Compare each item with the booking result. A cabin, pet space or assistance request should appear in the selected arrangements rather than being inferred from a general ship description.
Open the directional route guides for both halves of a return journey. If the comparison search does not show a sailing, check the operator information on this page before concluding that the service has stopped; some local services and ticket categories are outside the comparison provider’s inventory.
Frequently asked questions
Dodekanisos Seaways booking questions
Where does Dodekanisos Seaways operate?
Dodekanisos Seaways connects Rhodes and Kos with smaller Dodecanese and eastern Aegean islands. Its network includes Symi, Halki, Tilos, Nisyros, Kalymnos, Leros, Lipsi and Patmos, with further calls depending on the published itinerary.
Which timetable should I use?
The Dodekanisos Express and Dodekanisos Pride fast catamarans serve island combinations, while Panagia Skiadeni is a conventional passenger and vehicle ferry. Not every island pair is served daily or directly. Use the operator’s itinerary for the precise sequence of calls and travel date.
Can I take a vehicle or bicycle?
Vehicle availability depends on the assigned vessel and route; confirm space rather than assuming all fast ferries or all departures have the same facilities. Enter accurate passenger details and check the rules for bicycles, pets and special assistance.
What should I check before reaching the port?
Rhodes has several harbour areas and departure points. Follow the operator’s port instructions for the vessel booked. On smaller islands, check the arrival harbour—particularly Leros and Symi—and leave time between independently booked onward ferries.
What if the operator is missing from the comparison search?
Use the official operator link on this page to check and book dated departures. The EUFerry comparison form remains available for routes and passenger categories sold by its booking provider.
Information quality
Information review
Operator information reviewed on 25 October 2026. Check the official timetable and live updates before travel.