Start in Rhodes and plan the crossing to Symi: choose the departure terminal, compare the dated sailing and arrange the connection after landing. Use the reverse guide for the return journey.
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.
For this direction, start at Rhodes and check the arrival at Symi. Check the exact operator and boarding quay carefully because walking distances between the different port areas can be significant with luggage.
Reviewed 25 October 2026. Dodekanisos Seaways official timetable and booking. The operator’s dated timetable is the reference for running days, intermediate calls and availability.
Reverse journey: Symi to Rhodes. Compare both directions before arranging a return trip.
Compare the exact sailing and the conditions for your passenger and vehicle category.
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.
Read the operator guide →Check the exact operator and boarding quay carefully because walking distances between the different port areas can be significant with luggage.
Read the Rhodes port guide →If you are joining separate ferry journeys, check each leg and leave a practical connection margin.
Read the Symi port guide →Facilities depend on the vessel assigned to the departure. Treat the booking result and operator confirmation as the source for the exact ship and onboard services.
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.
Keep tickets, medicines, weatherproof layers and essentials with you. On a vehicle ferry, access to the garage is usually restricted once the ship is at sea. Check whether the selected ticket includes a seat, cabin or only passage.
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.
Keep the final confirmation accessible and check whether a QR code, printed ticket or exchange at the terminal is required. The supplier’s instructions override general guidance.
Carry the identification and travel documents required for the countries and territories in your itinerary. Domestic routes can still have operator identification rules.
Vehicle check-in often closes earlier than foot-passenger check-in. Use the time on the ticket and allow extra margin for traffic, parking or terminal access.
If you are joining separate ferry journeys, check each leg and leave a practical connection margin.
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.
For the return, use the Symi to Rhodes guide. Check both directions before choosing accommodation. If no sailing appears, use the official timetable to distinguish a sold-out departure, a seasonal service and an operator absent from the comparison search.
Build the itinerary in sailing order: reach the departure terminal at Rhodes, complete ferry check-in, then plan the transfer from the arrival terminal at Symi. Compare that full sequence with the route in the booking result; a place name alone does not identify the quay or the passenger entrance.
Plan the two ends of the crossing: Rhodes departure and local travel guide · Symi arrival and local travel guide.
For the return, the journey starts at Symi. Use the Symi to Rhodes guide to check that departure separately; the last useful connection and the terminal approach at Symi may differ from the outward trip.
Other guides from Rhodes towards Greece: Rhodes to Halki · Rhodes to Tilos · Rhodes to Piraeus.
These are different arrival points, not interchangeable tickets. Compare the onward distance and the passenger categories accepted before treating another port as an alternative.
Map orientation: Rhodes area in Google Maps · Symi area in Google Maps.
The map searches show the named places. Use the terminal address and reporting instructions on your operator confirmation for navigation to check-in.
Check the exact operator and boarding quay carefully because walking distances between the different port areas can be significant with luggage.
The planning guide is Check vessel and itinerary. Confirm the departure and arrival shown for the exact date, since vessel assignments and intermediate stops can change.
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.
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 Symi to Rhodes timetable before booking the outward journey. A return may use a different vessel, schedule or intermediate-stop pattern.
Use the official operator timetable and booking link on this page. Some local routes and passenger categories are not sold through the comparison provider; a blank result alone does not establish that the route has closed.
If you are joining separate ferry journeys, check each leg and leave a practical connection margin.
Search the exact date, passengers and vehicle details, then verify the route and operator before booking.
