Ferry from Chryssomilia (Fourni) to Karlovassi (Samos)

1h 25m · 1 operator

By Dave Briggs

Chryssomilia to Karlovassi at a glance

Ferries from Chryssomilia (Fourni) to Karlovassi (Samos) are scheduled 2 times over the next 6 days, 2 or 3 times a week. Departures in that window are at 07:45. The crossing takes 1h 25m. The route is served by 1 operator: Sea Gem Maritime Company. There are sailings on Tuesday and Thursday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 29 October 2026.

Sailings / 6 days2
How often2 or 3 times a week
First departure07:45
Last departure07:45
Crossing time1h 25m
Operators1
Sailings in the next fortnight run on Tue and Thu
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Operators have published this route's timetable to 29 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.

Chryssomilia to Karlovassi through the year

Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in April (2 or 3 times a week).

Sailings a day, last 12 months

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Month by month
MonthSailingsDays with a sailingHow often
October 202599 of 312 or 3 times a week
November 202588 of 30about twice a week
December 202588 of 31about twice a week
January 202699 of 312 or 3 times a week
February 202688 of 282 or 3 times a week
March 202699 of 312 or 3 times a week
April 202699 of 302 or 3 times a week
May 202688 of 31about twice a week
June 202699 of 302 or 3 times a week
July 202699 of 312 or 3 times a week
August 202644 of 31about once a week
September 202611 of 30less than once a week

October 2025 · this month, a year ago

Days with a sailing9 of 31
Sailings9 2 or 3 times a week
Usual departure07:45
OperatorsSea Gem (Megalochari)

These are the sailings we recorded on this route from October 2025 to September 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.

Chryssomilia to Karlovassi Route Map

Map of the north Aegean showing the ferry route north-east from Chryssomilia to Karlovassi.

Chryssomilia to Karlovassi is the longest leg the Megalochari runs, about an hour and twenty-five minutes north across open water from the Fourni archipelago to Samos. Sea Gem Maritime operate it as a local service, and the boat is small, so the crossing is noticeably weather-dependent. It is the standard way islanders reach the bigger shops and the mainland ferries.

Karlovassi is the second town of Samos, on the north coast west of the capital at Vathy. It has more of a working, university-town feel than the island's holiday centres, and divides between Old and New Karlovassi. The port is a short distance from the town itself, and it makes a sensible base for the western half of Samos.

The route runs only a couple of times a week, so it needs building into a plan rather than treated as an option on the day. Current departures and fares are shown below. From Karlovassi the Blue Star ships continue to Piraeus, Ikaria and the Dodecanese, so onward travel is straightforward once you are there.

Chryssomilia to Karlovassi Ferry Fares

No published fares for this route yet.

Weekly Chryssomilia to Karlovassi Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

OperatorVesselDaysDepartsArrivesDurationFromSeasonBook
Sea Gem Maritime CompanyMegalochari conventional
Tue and Thu		07:4509:101h 25m2026-10-13 to 2026-10-29Book the Megalochari sailing

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Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Chryssomilia to Karlovassi between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Tue 2026-10-2707:4509:101h 25mMegalochariSea Gem Maritime Company
Thu 2026-10-2907:4509:101h 25mMegalochariSea Gem Maritime Company

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Chryssomilia to Karlovassi?

Ferries from Chryssomilia (Fourni) to Karlovassi (Samos) are scheduled 2 times over the next 6 days, 2 or 3 times a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday and Thursday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 29 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.

Are there ferries from Chryssomilia to Karlovassi today?

No, there are no scheduled departures from Chryssomilia (Fourni) to Karlovassi (Samos) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 27 October 2026, at 07:45. Departures fall on Tuesday and Thursday.

How many ferries run from Chryssomilia to Karlovassi this week?

2 sailings from Chryssomilia (Fourni) to Karlovassi (Samos) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.

What time is the first ferry from Chryssomilia to Karlovassi?

Scheduled departures from Chryssomilia (Fourni) to Karlovassi (Samos) leave at 07:45.

How long is the ferry from Chryssomilia to Karlovassi?

The crossing from Chryssomilia (Fourni) to Karlovassi (Samos) takes 1h 25m.

Which ferry companies operate the Chryssomilia to Karlovassi route?

The Chryssomilia (Fourni) to Karlovassi (Samos) route is served by Sea Gem Maritime Company. Crossings run on conventional ferries.

Tips for the Chryssomilia to Karlovassi ferry

  • Third-party booking agents are useful for comparing multiple operators on the same route, but check their cancellation and change policies before paying.
  • On some very short crossings, tickets are sold on board rather than at a booth; board first and pay the crew.
  • Where a route has both a slow overnight ferry and a fast daytime catamaran, consider whether speed or cost matters more – the conventional ferry is usually significantly cheaper.
  • Some island routes operate a reduced winter schedule from late October to late March – always confirm the schedule before building a winter itinerary.

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Timetable data as published by the operators. Updated 24 October 2026.