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Ferries, motorboats and hydrofoils run between at least six Greek islands to ten ports in Turkey. The busiest and most reliable Turkish ports are Bodrum, Marmaris, Kusadasi and Cesme; the busiest and most reliable in Greece are Rhodes, Kos, Samos and Chios. Make your reservation at least one day in advance and be aware you may have to submit your passport overnight for registration.
In the off-season (November 1st to April 30th), service is less frequent. In winter there may be only one boat a week, or a boat may only leave if there are enough passengers to make it worthwhile, or (gasp!) there may be no service at all! In this case you will have to move to a busier island and try your luck. The most reliable off-season service is Bodrum-Kos; the second-most reliable is Marmaris-Rhodes. Bad weather can cause cancellation of winter voyages.
We also cannot stress enough that you MUST confirm departure dates and times carefully (in any season), as they are notoriously ever-changing. What worked for a traveller 2 weeks ago might not work for you this week. Avoid the stress and let Speedtraveltr.com can take care of confirmations and reservations for you. For up-to-date schedules, fares and reservations, please contact us at info@speedtraveltr.com
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Ayvalik - Lesvos - Lesvos - Ayvalik |
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The most uncertain ferry is and always has been the one between Lesvos and Ayvalik. Ferries run 6 days a week,(in theory)from June to September and supposedly once a week in winter. Be aware that in winter, trips are quite unreliable due to weather conditions in the area. (Not a problem in summer months though.) The trip takes approx. 1 hour and 20 minutes.
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Bodrum - Kos - Kos - Bodrum |
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From May to September, Hydrofoils run from Bodrum to Kos daily - except Sundays. This is also the most reliable ferry in the winter months, running 2 or 3 times a week. A one way trip only takes 20 minutes.
There are also motor boats making the same trip daily from May to September, they take a little longer than the hydrofoils, (50 minutes) but they are are also a little cheaper, (about 5USD difference at the time of writing). |
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Bodrum - Rhodes - Rhodes - Bodrum |
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From 1st of June, a hydrofoil departs mondays and fridays around 8:30am from Bodrum to Rhodes. (This is a popular route - book in advance!) This ferry runs daily from June to September, but not at all in winter. A one way trip takes 2 hours and 15 minutes. |
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Cesme - Chios - Chios - Cesme |
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The ferry to this interesting and off the beaten track island normally runs daily from June to September. Then once or twice a week through the winter months. A one way trip takes about 90 minutes.
NOTE* In winter this is a convenient sea route to Athens. You can connect with an overnight Chios to Athens ferry which departs at 22:00. |
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Fethiye - Rhodes - Rhodes - Fethiye |
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A hydrofoil runs between Fethiye and Rhodes in July and August daily, except Saturday. This is a very popular and pretty route, so book in advance to avoid dissapointment. The trip takes 1.5 hours. |
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Foca - Lesvos - Lesvos - Foca |
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Foca now boasts ferry service 4 times a week to Mytilini on Lesvos. (Which days? Good question! Write us and we'll check!) The ferry departs Lesvos for Foca and daily, (except Thursday and Saturday) from June 1st to September. The trip takes 2 hours. |
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Kas - Kastelorizo - Kastelorizo - Kas |
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Only one nautical mile from the coast of Kas you find the smallest of the Dodecanese Islands. The trip to this small unspoilt island takes only 20 minutes, but travelers can only stay the day as this is not an official entry point to Greece. This ferry runs daily July and August and roughly once a week through the winter. *NOTE: Movie buffs may know this island as the idyllic setting for the 1991 Oscar winning movie "Mediterraneo". |
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Kusadasi - Samos - Samos - Kusadasi |
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The ferry to Samos, (an island with a few surprises and good connections to other islands in the summer months), departs sun, tue, wed, thur and sat from Kusadasi. Between June 1st and October 15th there are departures everyday at 08:30am and 5:00pm.
During the winter months it can be difficult to impossible to cross here. Chios - Cesme is a better option.
The trip takes an hour and a half, and it can be windy and cold on the boat - bring a sweater! |
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Marmaris - Rhodes - Rhodes - Marmaris |
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This is a very popular route in the summer months. Book ahead if you can. A hydrofoil ferry departs every day around 9am from Marmaris, and runs June to September. This route is the second most reliable winter route behind the Bodrum - Kos route. The trip takes about 50 minutes.
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