Rhodes to Anafi Ferry

Rhodes to Anafi Ferry

The Rhodes to Anafi ferry route is one of those connections that rewards travellers willing to go a little further off the beaten track. Rhodes itself needs little introduction -- it's one of the great islands of the Dodecanese, with a walled medieval city, sun-bleached beaches, and a harbour that has seen millennia of history. Anafi, by contrast, is one of the quietest and least-visited islands in the whole Aegean. Getting there by ferry is how most visitors arrive, and the crossing feels like a genuine transition from the busy to the blissfully unhurried.

Service runs year-round, with roughly one departure per day. That's not a lot of flexibility, so it pays to plan ahead -- particularly if you're travelling in summer, when berths fill up faster than you might expect for such a remote destination.

Monthly Schedule Overview

Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Rhodes to Anafi:

Month	Available	Avg. Ferries/Day
January	Not yet published	–
February	Yes	1.0
March	Yes	1.0
April	Yes	1.0
May	Yes	1.0
June	Yes	1.0
July	Yes	1.0
August	Yes	1.0
September	Yes	1.0
October	Yes	1.0
November	Not yet published	–
December	Not yet published	–

Rhodes to Anafi — next 14 days

Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-08-06):

Date	Sailings	Departure times
Sun 9 Aug	1	11:00
Tue 11 Aug	1	15:00
Sun 16 Aug	1	11:00
Tue 18 Aug	1	15:00

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Tips for the Rhodes–Anafi Ferry

• Rhodes has two separate ferry ports: large car ferries such as Blue Star Ferries use Akandia, while Dodekanisos Seaways catamarans and small boats to Symi depart from Kolona, just outside the Old Town walls – check your ticket for the correct one.
• Akandia port is roughly a 20-minute walk from the Old Town and has no shelter, seating or toilets while you wait, so it is more comfortable to wait in town and take a taxi straight to your ferry.
• Arrive at least one hour before departure to allow time to check in, since boarding for ferries from Rhodes typically closes around 20 minutes before the scheduled sailing time.
• Washing clothes at island laundries (found on almost every inhabited island) means you can travel with less; a 3–4 day supply of clothing is usually enough.
• Once you arrive in Anafi, you can explore the amphitheatrically built Chora, which sits on the ruins of an ancient settlement. A highlight is the hike to the Monastery of Panagia Kalamiotissa, perched on the eastern side of the island with sweeping Aegean views.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Rhodes to Anafi?

Typically 1 ferry per day. Timetables are currently published through 27 October 2026.

How many ferries run from Rhodes to Anafi this week?

Around 2 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 1 per day).

How long is the ferry from Rhodes to Anafi?

The fastest crossing takes approximately 10 hours 10 minutes, while the slowest takes around 15 hours 40 minutes. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.

Which ferry companies operate the Rhodes–Anafi route?

The route is served by Blue Star Ferries.

Is it worth hiring a car in Rhodes?

Worth it if you're staying more than a couple of days, since the island is large and its two bus companies (Roda in the west, KTEL in the east) don't make it easy to combine both coasts in a day. The port is a 10-minute walk from Rhodes Old Town, with paid parking nearby. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.