Astypalea to Arki Ferry
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The last known sailing on this route was on 26 August 2027.
No timetable beyond that date has been published yet. Greek operators often release the next season’s schedules only a few months ahead, so this can be a seasonal pause rather than the end of the route. Check whether it is currently available to book through Ferryscanner.
Astypalea to Arki is a long haul up the Dodecanese chain on the Dodekanisos Pride, the Dodekanisos Seaways catamaran. The crossing takes around four and a half hours, working north past Kalymnos, Leros, Lipsi and Patmos before reaching the tiny island of Arki. It is a fast boat, so seating is aircraft-style indoors with limited outside deck.
Arki is one of the smallest inhabited islands in the Dodecanese, north of Patmos, with a handful of residents and a small harbour. There is no real infrastructure to speak of beyond a few tavernas and rooms, and nothing that resembles a resort. Travellers who come here are after quiet water, swimming and a very slow pace.
Sailings are about once a week, so timing matters more than usual on this one. The current timetable and fares are shown below. Patmos and Lipsi are the practical connecting points if the direct sailing does not fit your dates.
Last published timetable
Shown as history: these sailings are no longer bookable, but they are how the route ran when it was last scheduled.
| Departs | Arrives | Days | Valid | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:05 | 16:40 | Thu | until 26 Aug 2027 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |