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Dodekanisos Seaways, established in 1999 in Rhodes, has played a crucial role in enhancing connectivity between the main islands of the Dodecanese and the mainland of Greece. The company was founded with the vision of providing regular and efficient ferry connections to facilitate transportation within the Dodecanese archipelago. The owners, George and Yiannis Spanos, recognized the need to link not only the larger islands like Rhodes and Kos to the mainland but also the smaller islands such as Nisyros, Chalki, and Kastelorizo.

The fleet of Dodekanisos Seaways currently consists of three vessels, comprising two catamarans and one conventional ferry. These vessels operate regular routes between various Dodecanese islands, playing a vital role in supporting their local economies, particularly in the tourism sector. The ferry services offered by Dodekanisos Seaways provide residents and visitors alike with the convenience of moving between islands in a single day, offering comfort and efficiency.

Dodekanisos Seaways has received numerous awards for its commitment to environmental considerations and social policies. The company's initiatives reflect a dedication to sustainable practices and community well-being, further solidifying its positive impact on both the Dodecanese islands and the broader maritime industry.

Offices
Policies

Dodekanisos Seaways Central Office

Australias Str, 3

Post Code: 85100

Fax: +30 22410 70591

E-mail: info@12ne.gr

Website: https://www.12ne.gr

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AGATHONISI

LEROS TRAVEL

Agathonisi port, Port kiosk on Agathonisi port, Greece

Post Code: 85003

Phone: 0030 22470 23000

ASTYPALEA

ELEMENTI TRAVEL

Astypalaia, Pera Gialos, over the beach, next to National Bank of Greece ATM , GREECE

Post Code: 85900

Phone: 0030 22430 59868

Fax: 0030 22430 59868

CHALKI

ZIFOS TRAVEL

Chalki, Port of Chalki, Greece

Post Code: 85110

Phone: 2246045028

Fax: 2246045082

FOURNI

KARLA IRENE

Fourni, Fourni, Greece

Post Code: 83400

Phone: 0030 22750 51481

Fax: 0030 22750 51481

IKARIA, AG.KIRIKOS

IKARIADA TRAVEL -TSAKALOFAS EVAGELOS

Ag. Kirikos, On the central square of Agios Kirikos, Greece

Post Code: 83300

Phone: 0030 22750 23322

Fax: 0030 22750 23708

IKARIA, EVDILOS

IKARIADA TRAVEL

Evdilos, Central Square of Evdilos, Greece

Post Code: 83302

Phone: 0030 22750 33008

Fax: 0030 22750 33008

KALYMNOS

MAGKOU SINDAGGELOU NOMIKI

Kalymnos, Enoria Christou, Greece

Post Code: 85200

Phone: 0030 22430 23700

Fax: 0030 22430 23700

MAGOS TOURS

Kalymnos, Aghios Nikolaos, Greece

Post Code: 85200

Phone: 0030 22430 28777

Fax: 0030 22430 22608

KASTELORIZO

PAPOUTSIS TRAVEL

Kastelorizo, Megisti, Greece

Post Code: 85111

Phone: 0030 22460 70630

Fax: 0030 22460 49286

KOS, PORT

EXAS TRAVEL SERVICE

Kos, 10, Vas. Georgiou str, Kos 853 00, Greece

Post Code: 85300

Phone: 0030 22420 29900

Fax: 0030 22420 24864

EXAS TRAVEL SERVICE - PORT KIOSK

KOS, Kos Port, Kos 853 00, Greece

Post Code: 85300

Phone: 0030 22420 49470

Fax: 0030 22420 24864

LEROS

AEGEAN TRAVEL

Leros, Lakki, Greece

Post Code: 85400

Phone: 0030 22470 26000

Fax: 0030 22470 23364

LEROS TRAVEL

Leros, Lakki, Greece

Post Code: 85400

Phone: 0030 22470 24000

Fax: 0030 22470 28023

LIPSI

AEGEAN TRAVEL

Lipsi, Port of Lipsi, Greece

Post Code: 85001

Phone: 0030 22470 26700

Fax: 0030 22470 23364

NISYROS

DIAKOMICHALIS TRAVEL

Nisyros, Nisyros, Greece

Post Code: 85303

Phone: 0030 22420 31459

Fax: 0030 22420 31527

PATMOS

APOLLON TRAVEL

Patmos, Skala, Greece

Post Code: 85500

Phone: 0030 22470 31324

Fax: 0030 22470 31819

RHODES

DODEKANISOS CENTRAL AGENCY RHODOS

Rodos, Kolona Harbour, Greece

Post Code: 85100

Phone: 0030 22410 70590

Fax: 0030 22410 70591

SAMOS, PYTHAGORIO

BY SHIP TRAVEL PORT KIOSK

Pythagorio, Inside Pythagorio port, opposite the ferry departure point., Greece

Post Code: 83103

Phone: 0030 27302 22116

Fax: 0030 22730 80447

SAMOS, VATHI

BY SHIP TRAVEL

Samos, Themistokli Sofouli 5, Vathy, Greece

Post Code: 83100

Phone: 0030 22730 22118

Fax: 0030 22730 80447

SYMI, PORT

SYMI TOURS TOURIST AND TRAVEL AGENCY

Symi, Ypolohagou Menikidi, Paralia, Greece

Post Code: 85600

Phone: 0030 22460 71307

Fax: 0030 22460 70011

TILOS

STEFANAKIS TRAVEL

Tilos, Port of Tilos, Greece

Post Code: 85002

Phone: 0030 22460 44360

Fax: 0030 22460 44315

TURKEY, MARMARIS

NICE TOURS

Marmaris , Kiosk-desk on Marmaris Cruise port, Gunnucek Yolu Marmaris Limani, Turkey

Post Code: 48700

Phone: 0090 252 4129610

Policy of the company

Cancellation Policy

In case the ticket is cancelled more than 7 full days prior to departure date, then it is 100% refunded.
The ticket can be cancelled with 50% refund if it is cancelled from 7 days to 1 hour before the departure time.
Up till 1 hour before departure time there is a choice of changing the tickets into Open Dated tickets in order for them to be used for another trip.
There is a 50% discount offer for the vessel ‘Panagia Skiadeni’ when the outbound and return trip is on the same day. These offer tickets are not possible to be converted to open date tickets and they cannot be cancelled.

Tickets

The ticket is personal. It cannot be transmitted to another person or changed for another route.
In case you lose your ticket, you have to issue a new one. The lost ticket is not refunded
Children up to 5 years old do not pay a ticket fare, while children from 5 to 10 years old pay half of the ticket.
If you have issued a whole ticket, you are allowed to carry a luggage of 40kg with you
Open date tickets are valid for one year after their issue date. If the ticket fare has changed within this year, passengers must pay the difference. Passengers should communicate with their travel agent to make a reservation.

Alteration of ship schedule

The company is not responsible for any delay or cancellation of departure in case of bad weather conditions, force majeure and order of the Marine Merchandise Ministry or the Port Authorities. If the trip is cancelled by the Company, then the passenger is entitled to full refund of the ticket. The company has no other obligation to the passenger.
The company has the right to change the trip schedule, after the passengers are notified and the Ministry of the Merchandise Marine approves this change.

Traveling to Turkey

Passengers traveling between Turkey and Greece will be requested to pay port taxes before their embarkation. The amount for the port taxes is 15.30€ per person.

Cars to Turkey

Passengers who want to travel with their car from Turkey to Greece or from Greece to Turkey must have, upon boarding control, the car license with their name on it and international car insurance that includes Turkey/Greece. If they do not have these two elements, they will not be able to travel with their car to Turkey/Greece.

Pets

If a passenger travels with a pet, this should be mentioned when issuing the ticket. Passengers are the sole responsible for the hygiene and the safety of their pets on board and also for any conduct of their pets towards other passengers.

On board

The passenger should be at the port at least 30 minutes before the departure time. If they have a car, they should be there at least one hour before.
Passengers should comply with the instructions of the captain, the crew, the Ministry of Merchandise Marine and the port authorities.
Passengers are responsible for their personal items while on board. The company is not responsible for any loss or damage of them. Valuable personal belongings can be given to officers for storage.

Passengers Ticket Conditions

Approved by the Hellenic Ministry of Mercantile Marine
The ticket is issued in the passengers name, is personal and non-transferable. It is valid only for the class and the trip for which it was issued.
The fare does not include catering.
Passengers should be at the embarkation area of the ship one (1) hour before departure. If the passenger is not in time for sailing, he/she is not entitled to a refund of the fare.
Children up to 4 years old travel free of charge and are not entitled to bed, while children over 4 and up to 10 years old pay a reduced fare and are entitled to bed.
The bearer of a full ticket is allowed to carry free of charge luggage up to 40 kilos or 1 cubic meter.
In case of loss of the ticket, it will not be replaced nor the fare will be refunded. The shipping company is not responsible for any damage or loss of the passengers luggage that is under the personal care of him/her during the trip.
Jewellery, money and valuable objects may be delivered to the ships accounting office for safekeeping.
The shipping company will not be responsible for any delay in sailing, deviation and not keeping normal route, due to bad weather conditions or orders of the Ministry of Mercantile Marine or the Harbor Authorities or due to force major.
It is forbidden to the passengers to carry explosives, inflammable, incendiary and dangerous in general materials.
The passengers are responsible for the observance of the Harbor, Sanitary and Custom regulations. The passengers should comply with the captains and the crew orders regarding the maintenance of order and the safety of the ship.
The passenger should address any complaint during the trip to the ships captain or first mate and after the arrival, to the shipping company or to the Harbor Authorities.
If for any reason the travel is cancelled due to the ships responsibility, the fare is refunded without any further obligation of the shipping company towards the passenger.
The shipping company has the right, after approval of the Ministry of Mercantile Marine, to replace the vessel for which the ticket was issued with another vessel.

Vehicle Transport receipt Conditions

Approved by the Hellenic Ministry of Mercantile Marine
The drivers are obligated to load and unload their vehicle.
The vehicles should be at the waiting for shipment area one (1) hour before departure and in any case on the time prescribed by the Port Regulation in force.
The driver is not entitled to refund of the fare if he is not in time for sailing, while if he states before sailing his intention not to ship his vehicle, he is entitled to a refund of half of the fare.
In case of loss of vehicle transport receipt, the fare is not refunded.
The vehicles passengers have to get out of them before their shipment aboard.
The passengers should carry with them objects that they need during the travel. After sailing the entrance to the vehicle station is forbidden.
The transportation of explosives, incendiary and dangerous in general materials is forbidden. The priority order is determined by the Port Regulations of each Harbor Authorities, where the vehicles are shipped.

Offices

Dodekanisos Seaways Central Office

Australias Str, 3
Post Code: 85100
Fax: +30 22410 70591
E-mail: info@12ne.gr
Website: https://www.12ne.gr
View on map

AGATHONISI

LEROS TRAVEL

Agathonisi port, Port kiosk on Agathonisi port, Greece
Post Code: 85003
Phone: 0030 22470 23000

ASTYPALEA

ELEMENTI TRAVEL

Astypalaia, Pera Gialos, over the beach, next to National Bank of Greece ATM , GREECE
Post Code: 85900
Phone: 0030 22430 59868
Fax: 0030 22430 59868

CHALKI

ZIFOS TRAVEL

Chalki, Port of Chalki, Greece
Post Code: 85110
Phone: 2246045028
Fax: 2246045082

FOURNI

KARLA IRENE

Fourni, Fourni, Greece
Post Code: 83400
Phone: 0030 22750 51481
Fax: 0030 22750 51481

IKARIA, AG.KIRIKOS

IKARIADA TRAVEL -TSAKALOFAS EVAGELOS

Ag. Kirikos, On the central square of Agios Kirikos, Greece
Post Code: 83300
Phone: 0030 22750 23322
Fax: 0030 22750 23708

IKARIA, EVDILOS

IKARIADA TRAVEL

Evdilos, Central Square of Evdilos, Greece
Post Code: 83302
Phone: 0030 22750 33008
Fax: 0030 22750 33008

KALYMNOS

MAGKOU SINDAGGELOU NOMIKI

Kalymnos, Enoria Christou, Greece
Post Code: 85200
Phone: 0030 22430 23700
Fax: 0030 22430 23700

MAGOS TOURS

Kalymnos, Aghios Nikolaos, Greece
Post Code: 85200
Phone: 0030 22430 28777
Fax: 0030 22430 22608

KASTELORIZO

PAPOUTSIS TRAVEL

Kastelorizo, Megisti, Greece
Post Code: 85111
Phone: 0030 22460 70630
Fax: 0030 22460 49286

KOS, PORT

EXAS TRAVEL SERVICE

Kos, 10, Vas. Georgiou str, Kos 853 00, Greece
Post Code: 85300
Phone: 0030 22420 29900
Fax: 0030 22420 24864

EXAS TRAVEL SERVICE - PORT KIOSK

KOS, Kos Port, Kos 853 00, Greece
Post Code: 85300
Phone: 0030 22420 49470
Fax: 0030 22420 24864

LEROS

AEGEAN TRAVEL

Leros, Lakki, Greece
Post Code: 85400
Phone: 0030 22470 26000
Fax: 0030 22470 23364

LEROS TRAVEL

Leros, Lakki, Greece
Post Code: 85400
Phone: 0030 22470 24000
Fax: 0030 22470 28023

LIPSI

AEGEAN TRAVEL

Lipsi, Port of Lipsi, Greece
Post Code: 85001
Phone: 0030 22470 26700
Fax: 0030 22470 23364

NISYROS

DIAKOMICHALIS TRAVEL

Nisyros, Nisyros, Greece
Post Code: 85303
Phone: 0030 22420 31459
Fax: 0030 22420 31527

PATMOS

APOLLON TRAVEL

Patmos, Skala, Greece
Post Code: 85500
Phone: 0030 22470 31324
Fax: 0030 22470 31819

RHODES

DODEKANISOS CENTRAL AGENCY RHODOS

Rodos, Kolona Harbour, Greece
Post Code: 85100
Phone: 0030 22410 70590
Fax: 0030 22410 70591

SAMOS, PYTHAGORIO

BY SHIP TRAVEL PORT KIOSK

Pythagorio, Inside Pythagorio port, opposite the ferry departure point., Greece
Post Code: 83103
Phone: 0030 27302 22116
Fax: 0030 22730 80447

SAMOS, VATHI

BY SHIP TRAVEL

Samos, Themistokli Sofouli 5, Vathy, Greece
Post Code: 83100
Phone: 0030 22730 22118
Fax: 0030 22730 80447

SYMI, PORT

SYMI TOURS TOURIST AND TRAVEL AGENCY

Symi, Ypolohagou Menikidi, Paralia, Greece
Post Code: 85600
Phone: 0030 22460 71307
Fax: 0030 22460 70011

TILOS

STEFANAKIS TRAVEL

Tilos, Port of Tilos, Greece
Post Code: 85002
Phone: 0030 22460 44360
Fax: 0030 22460 44315

TURKEY, MARMARIS

NICE TOURS

Marmaris , Kiosk-desk on Marmaris Cruise port, Gunnucek Yolu Marmaris Limani, Turkey
Post Code: 48700
Phone: 0090 252 4129610
Policies

Policy of the company

Cancellation Policy

In case the ticket is cancelled more than 7 full days prior to departure date, then it is 100% refunded.
The ticket can be cancelled with 50% refund if it is cancelled from 7 days to 1 hour before the departure time.
Up till 1 hour before departure time there is a choice of changing the tickets into Open Dated tickets in order for them to be used for another trip.
There is a 50% discount offer for the vessel ‘Panagia Skiadeni’ when the outbound and return trip is on the same day. These offer tickets are not possible to be converted to open date tickets and they cannot be cancelled.

Tickets

The ticket is personal. It cannot be transmitted to another person or changed for another route.
In case you lose your ticket, you have to issue a new one. The lost ticket is not refunded
Children up to 5 years old do not pay a ticket fare, while children from 5 to 10 years old pay half of the ticket.
If you have issued a whole ticket, you are allowed to carry a luggage of 40kg with you
Open date tickets are valid for one year after their issue date. If the ticket fare has changed within this year, passengers must pay the difference. Passengers should communicate with their travel agent to make a reservation.

Alteration of ship schedule

The company is not responsible for any delay or cancellation of departure in case of bad weather conditions, force majeure and order of the Marine Merchandise Ministry or the Port Authorities. If the trip is cancelled by the Company, then the passenger is entitled to full refund of the ticket. The company has no other obligation to the passenger.
The company has the right to change the trip schedule, after the passengers are notified and the Ministry of the Merchandise Marine approves this change.

Traveling to Turkey

Passengers traveling between Turkey and Greece will be requested to pay port taxes before their embarkation. The amount for the port taxes is 15.30€ per person.

Cars to Turkey

Passengers who want to travel with their car from Turkey to Greece or from Greece to Turkey must have, upon boarding control, the car license with their name on it and international car insurance that includes Turkey/Greece. If they do not have these two elements, they will not be able to travel with their car to Turkey/Greece.

Pets

If a passenger travels with a pet, this should be mentioned when issuing the ticket. Passengers are the sole responsible for the hygiene and the safety of their pets on board and also for any conduct of their pets towards other passengers.

On board

The passenger should be at the port at least 30 minutes before the departure time. If they have a car, they should be there at least one hour before.
Passengers should comply with the instructions of the captain, the crew, the Ministry of Merchandise Marine and the port authorities.
Passengers are responsible for their personal items while on board. The company is not responsible for any loss or damage of them. Valuable personal belongings can be given to officers for storage.

Passengers Ticket Conditions

Approved by the Hellenic Ministry of Mercantile Marine
The ticket is issued in the passengers name, is personal and non-transferable. It is valid only for the class and the trip for which it was issued.
The fare does not include catering.
Passengers should be at the embarkation area of the ship one (1) hour before departure. If the passenger is not in time for sailing, he/she is not entitled to a refund of the fare.
Children up to 4 years old travel free of charge and are not entitled to bed, while children over 4 and up to 10 years old pay a reduced fare and are entitled to bed.
The bearer of a full ticket is allowed to carry free of charge luggage up to 40 kilos or 1 cubic meter.
In case of loss of the ticket, it will not be replaced nor the fare will be refunded. The shipping company is not responsible for any damage or loss of the passengers luggage that is under the personal care of him/her during the trip.
Jewellery, money and valuable objects may be delivered to the ships accounting office for safekeeping.
The shipping company will not be responsible for any delay in sailing, deviation and not keeping normal route, due to bad weather conditions or orders of the Ministry of Mercantile Marine or the Harbor Authorities or due to force major.
It is forbidden to the passengers to carry explosives, inflammable, incendiary and dangerous in general materials.
The passengers are responsible for the observance of the Harbor, Sanitary and Custom regulations. The passengers should comply with the captains and the crew orders regarding the maintenance of order and the safety of the ship.
The passenger should address any complaint during the trip to the ships captain or first mate and after the arrival, to the shipping company or to the Harbor Authorities.
If for any reason the travel is cancelled due to the ships responsibility, the fare is refunded without any further obligation of the shipping company towards the passenger.
The shipping company has the right, after approval of the Ministry of Mercantile Marine, to replace the vessel for which the ticket was issued with another vessel.

Vehicle Transport receipt Conditions

Approved by the Hellenic Ministry of Mercantile Marine
The drivers are obligated to load and unload their vehicle.
The vehicles should be at the waiting for shipment area one (1) hour before departure and in any case on the time prescribed by the Port Regulation in force.
The driver is not entitled to refund of the fare if he is not in time for sailing, while if he states before sailing his intention not to ship his vehicle, he is entitled to a refund of half of the fare.
In case of loss of vehicle transport receipt, the fare is not refunded.
The vehicles passengers have to get out of them before their shipment aboard.
The passengers should carry with them objects that they need during the travel. After sailing the entrance to the vehicle station is forbidden.
The transportation of explosives, incendiary and dangerous in general materials is forbidden. The priority order is determined by the Port Regulations of each Harbor Authorities, where the vehicles are shipped.

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Reviews

Dodekanissos Seaways is rated 4.1 stars based on 18 users reviews.

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Isabellesaid on2023-08-23

Fast and comfortable

[Translated from French]
I used the company on 2 routes in the Dodecanese. The boat is fast and comfortable and fully booked in the middle of August. The restaurant service is practical and the staff is friendly.
Mariasaid on2023-06-20

Punctual and efficient

[Translated from German]
Went from Kos to Patmos and back with Dodekanisos Seaways and was very pleasantly surprised by the punctuality and efficiency. Loading and unloading is very quick. Suitcases are sorted by destination when boarding and are carefully lined up for removal at the port. Both crossings were on time to the minute. However, I learned that a strong wind can delay the crossing, because then the speed must be reduced, which is understandable. But then that is not the fault of the company, but due to the weather.
Can only recommend Dodekanisos and would book it again at any time!
Mrs Csaid on2022-08-16

Good Service

Very good service from the ferry company overall. I didn't have to queue long to get my pre booked tickets printed out however I do think a euro per ticket is a bit of a rip off just to print them out. Ferry was slightly late but not a problem. It says on the ticket you have an allocated seat number but it doesn't work like that. It is a free for all. Food and drink on board were fine and the toilets were very clean. The unloading and loading is super fast and well organised. No shade to be had at the terminal so it was a bit hot standing waiting for the boat.
Roel de Cuypersaid on2022-07-18

Kos-Kalymnos

Delay of 4 hours without any communication, no service in the harbour, unrespectfull staff in the harbour.
Barrysaid on2021-08-30

Not so good

Ferry over an hour late. No one in the office knew about it.
Fabiensaid on2018-10-03

Super trip

[Translated from French]
Very good organization for our trip which lasted 5 hours. It went very well and it was very comfortable. We did not see the time passed.
The weather was good and the sea was calm.
Erklisaid on2018-07-18

Late and too crowded

I paid online and could not change it to the ferry one hour earlier although I was at the port. That ferry was cheaper my ferry I thought better because it was more expensive online was more crowded and 45 minutes late and no information or announcements about the delay time. So frustrating.

Answer by Ferriesingreece.com
We would like to inform you that we contacted Dodekanisos Seaways to check about this delay and as they informed us there has never been a delay over 20 minutes, and whenever there has been a small delay this had to do with the strong winds which cannot be predicted and thus cannot be announced earlier than the trip date.
It is normal that you could not change your tickets at the port to depart with Anes that was departing earlier as this is a different ferry company and tickets can only be changed to other tickets of the same ferry company. This is not because you booked the tickets online. Even if you had bought your tickets locally at any travel agency you would not be able to change them to a different ferry company.
Kindly also note that the duration of the trips of both companies is almost the same (only five minutes difference) and the ticket rate difference between them was clearly stated on the booking form before you proceeded to the booking.
Angelosaid on2018-07-03

Excellent ferry

[Translated from Italian]
We used this company / ferry for the transfer from Rhodes to Symi and I have to say that already from the moment of the purchase of the tickets we have found the competent and capable staff. Excellent ferry, clean and functional.
Perhaps a little complicated when looking for the company that had to do this route.

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