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Aegean Gem

Small passenger catamaran · operated by Nissos Chalki

A small passenger catamaran of about 41 metres, launched in Ukraine in 1994 and known for thirty years as the Naxos Star on Cyclades day cruises. Renamed Aegean Gem, she now links Rhodes (Kamiros Skala) with Chalki, about 45 minutes on the timetable.

Previously sailed as Naxos Star and Leticia.

On board the Aegean Gem

  • À la carte restaurantnot on board
  • Snack bar / cafénot on board
  • Wi-Finot on board
  • Pets allowed

Where is the Aegean Gem now?

Looking for her latest AIS position…

Positions by AIS from the University of the Aegean’s Aegean network. Coastline © OpenStreetMap contributors. Live positions are indicative and are not a navigational aid.

Specifications

Built1994
Built inUkraine
Length40.65 m
Beam8 m
Gross tonnage219

Where the Aegean Gem sails

Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.

Usually works Rhodes (Kamiros Skala)–Chalki.

  • No vehicle capacity is listed for her.
  • No wifi and no restaurant; snacks and drinks are not sold. Pets stay on the outside decks, leashed and muzzled.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Aegean Gem like?

A small passenger catamaran of about 41 metres, launched in Ukraine in 1994 and known for thirty years as the Naxos Star on Cyclades day cruises. Renamed Aegean Gem, she now links Rhodes (Kamiros Skala) with Chalki, about 45 minutes on the timetable. She is a small passenger catamaran built in 1994.

Who operates the Aegean Gem?

The Aegean Gem is operated by Nissos Chalki.

Does the Aegean Gem have Wi-Fi?

No. There is no Wi-Fi aboard the Aegean Gem, so download anything you want for the crossing before you sail.

Which routes does the Aegean Gem sail?

Over the next 14 days the Aegean Gem is scheduled on Chalki to Kamiros Skala and Kamiros Skala to Chalki.

Vessel details as published by the operators and cross-checked against maritime registers. Schedules from the current timetable. Updated 29 October 2026.