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Dodekanisos Express

High-speed passenger and car catamaran · operated by Dodekanisos Seaways

Passengers337
Vehicles6 cars
Service speed30 kn

The workhorse of the Dodekanisos Seaways fleet -- a fast catamaran that stitches together most of the Dodecanese in a single day, from Rhodes out to the tiny outposts of Agathonisi and Kastellorizo. Expect airline-style seating rather than open deck lounging, with a small car deck for those bringing a vehicle island-hopping.

On board the Dodekanisos Express

  • Bar
  • Snack bar / café
  • Outside deck
  • Pets allowed

Where you can sit

  • Numbered seatsAirline-type reserved seating on the main deckreserved
  • Business/VIPUpgraded reserved seating in the upper-deck loungereserved

Where is the Dodekanisos Express now?

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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

Built2000
BuilderBatservice Mandal AS
Built inNorway
Length40.05 m
Beam11.2 m
Gross tonnage528
Service speed30 knots
Top speed30 knots

Where the Dodekanisos Express sails

Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.

and 64 more crossings over the same period.

Usually works Rhodes-Symi-Kos-Kalymnos-Leros-Lipsi-Patmos and onward Dodecanese/Eastern Aegean network (Agathonisi, Kastellorizo, Halki, Tilos, Nisyros, Arkoi, Astypalaia, Samos, Ikaria, Fournoi).

  • Business-class seats are available for a supplement on longer legs.
  • Only 6 vehicle spaces -- book the car crossing well ahead in summer.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Dodekanisos Express like?

The workhorse of the Dodekanisos Seaways fleet -- a fast catamaran that stitches together most of the Dodecanese in a single day, from Rhodes out to the tiny outposts of Agathonisi and Kastellorizo. Expect airline-style seating rather than open deck lounging, with a small car deck for those bringing a vehicle island-hopping. She is a high-speed passenger and car catamaran built in 2000.

Who operates the Dodekanisos Express?

The Dodekanisos Express is operated by Dodekanisos Seaways.

Does the Dodekanisos Express carry cars?

Yes. The Dodekanisos Express is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 6 cars as well as foot passengers.

How fast is the Dodekanisos Express?

She works at a service speed of 30 knots, with a top speed of 30 knots.

Which routes does the Dodekanisos Express sail?

Over the next 14 days the Dodekanisos Express is scheduled on Kos to Rhodes, Rhodes to Kos, Rhodes to Symi and Symi to Kos, among 88 crossings in all.

Vessel details as published by the operators and cross-checked against maritime registers. Schedules from the current timetable. Updated 23 August 2026.