Symi To Patmos Ferry Crossing In 2026
🚢 Symi → Patmos — this week
9 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 2/day (1 on weekends)
Tomorrow (Fri 7 Aug): 2 ferries — first at 08:55
Symi to Patmos Ferry
Symi to Patmos -- At a Glance
- Season: Sailings are scheduled into the winter, with timetables published through 1 November 2026.
- Frequency: Typically 1 ferry per day, year-round.
- Sailing days: Ferries run most days of the week.
- Journey time: 3 hours 35 minutes to 8 hours 20 minutes.
- Operators: Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries.
- Tickets from: €22 – €55 per person.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
Symi and Patmos sit at opposite ends of the Dodecanese, and the crossing between them feels like it: this is a proper open-water passage rather than a short hop between neighbours. Symi's harbour at Yialos is one of the prettiest in the Aegean, its pastel-shaded mansions stacked in tiers around a horseshoe bay a few minutes' walk from the town centre. Patmos, at the northern end of the group, arrives quieter and starker -- the ferry docks at Skala, below the whitewashed hill-town of Chora and the fortified Monastery of St John. Whichever direction you're travelling, check the schedule box above for the latest confirmed sailing dates before you build a trip around this route.
Sailing frequency holds fairly steady through the season, with a single service most days rather than the stacked departures you'd find on routes that funnel through a major hub. Because this crossing links two smaller islands directly, boats can fill up in the height of summer -- book ahead if you have fixed dates, and see the panel above for the current frequency.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Symi to Patmos:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | Not yet published | – |
| February | Not yet published | – |
| March | Not yet published | – |
| April | Not yet published | – |
| May | Not yet published | – |
| June | Not yet published | – |
| July | Yes | 1.8 (1–2) |
| August | Yes | 1.4 (1–2) |
| September | Yes | 1.4 (1–2) |
| October | Yes | 1.2 (1–2) |
| November | Yes | 1.0 |
| December | Not yet published | – |
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Symi to Patmos — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-08-06):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 7 Aug | 2 | 08:55, 17:50 |
| Sat 8 Aug | 1 | 08:55 |
| Sun 9 Aug | 1 | 08:55 |
| Mon 10 Aug | 1 | 08:55 |
| Tue 11 Aug | 2 | 08:55, 18:15 |
| Wed 12 Aug | 2 | 08:55, 18:30 |
| Fri 14 Aug | 2 | 08:55, 17:50 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 1 | 08:55 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 1 | 08:55 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 1 | 08:55 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 2 | 08:55, 18:15 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 2 | 08:55, 18:30 |
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Ferry Companies
The Symi–Patmos route is served by 2 companies:
- Dodekanisos Seaways – approximately 3 hours 35 minutes
- Blue Star Ferries – approximately 5 hours 40 minutes
Tips for the Symi–Patmos Ferry
- Symi's harbour has two separate docking points: Dodekanisos Seaways catamarans use the clock tower, while larger conventional ferries dock at the New Port, a shadeless 15-minute walk away with no shops or taxis – confirm which one applies before you set off.
- Buy or confirm ferry tickets at the Symi Tours office on the harbour front, the long-standing general agent for Dodekanisos Seaways and Blue Star Ferries, rather than assuming online booking alone will guarantee your allocated departure point.
- Don't confuse the scheduled Dodekanisos Seaways or ANES catamarans with the organised day-trip excursion boats from Rhodes, which fill the harbour around midday and typically call passengers back for a fixed afternoon return sailing.
- Island-hopping itineraries that move in one direction (e.g. Athens to Rhodes via the Dodecanese) rather than back-and-forth are generally cheaper and less stressful.
- Once you arrive in Patmos, the UNESCO-protected old town of Hora and the imposing Monastery of Saint John the Theologian – built in the 11th century – dominate the hilltop above the port. The Cave of the Apocalypse, where Saint John is said to have written the Book of Revelation, is one of the most important Christian pilgrimage sites in the world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Symi to Patmos?
Typically 1 ferry per day, year-round. Service runs year-round.
How many ferries run from Symi to Patmos this week?
Around 9 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 2 per day, 1 on weekends).
What time is the first ferry from Symi to Patmos?
The first departure is usually 08:55.
How long is the ferry from Symi to Patmos?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 3 hours 35 minutes, while the slowest takes around 8 hours 20 minutes. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
How much does the Symi to Patmos ferry cost?
Ticket prices start from €22 per person for a standard seat. Prices can go up to €55 depending on the company, seat class, and time of year.
Which ferry companies operate the Symi–Patmos route?
The route is served by Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries.
Do you need a car in Patmos?
Not essential, but useful if you want to reach quieter beaches beyond Chora and Grikos at your own pace. Rental desks sit right at Skala port, and buses from the same stop run to Chora, Grikos and Kambos around six times a day, with taxis filling the gaps. Roads are well maintained and quiet, so driving is easy. Compare suppliers at Discover Cars.