Ferry from Gavdos (Crete) to Paleochora (Crete)
3h 30m to 4h 40m · 1 operator
Gavdos to Paleochora at a glance
Ferries from Gavdos (Crete) to Paleochora (Crete) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 11:45 and the latest is 14:30. The crossing takes between 3h 30m and 4h 40m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: ANENDYK Maritime S.A.. There are sailings on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 28 October 2026.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 28 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Gavdos to Paleochora takes between about three and a half and four and a half hours on the ANENDYK vessel Samaria, depending on whether the boat calls elsewhere on the way. It is the longest of the regular links off Gavdos and covers a good stretch of open Libyan Sea. The Samaria is a conventional ferry, so it carries vehicles as well as foot passengers.
Paleochora is a small port town on Crete's southwest coast, relaxed and slightly bohemian in feel, with a sandy beach on one side of its peninsula and pebbles on the other. A Venetian castle, Kastello Selino, sits on the headland above the town. It is the busiest of the south-coast ports and the main hub for the small ferries linking Sougia, Agia Roumeli, Loutro and Gavdos, several of which have no road connection between them.
Sailings run only a handful of times a week and are seasonal, so check dates well ahead. The current timetable and fares are shown in the table below. From Paleochora the road runs north to Chania in around an hour and a half, with buses timed loosely around the ferries.
Gavdos to Paleochora Ferry Fares
No published fares for this route yet.
Weekly Gavdos to Paleochora Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANENDYK Maritime S.A. | Samaria conventional | 11:45 | 15:15 | 3h 30m | now to 2026-10-28 | Book the Samaria sailing | ||
| ANENDYK Maritime S.A. | Samaria conventional | 14:30 | 19:10 | 4h 40m | now to 2026-10-27 | Book the Samaria sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Gavdos to Paleochora between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 14:30 | 19:10 | 4h 40m | Samaria | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
| Tue 2026-08-25 | 14:30 | 19:10 | 4h 40m | Samaria | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
| Wed 2026-08-26 | 11:45 | 15:15 | 3h 30m | Samaria | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 14:30 | 19:10 | 4h 40m | Samaria | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
| Tue 2026-09-01 | 14:30 | 19:10 | 4h 40m | Samaria | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
| Wed 2026-09-02 | 11:45 | 15:15 | 3h 30m | Samaria | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Gavdos to Paleochora?
Ferries from Gavdos (Crete) to Paleochora (Crete) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 28 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Gavdos to Paleochora today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Gavdos (Crete) to Paleochora (Crete) today. Departure time: 14:30.
How many ferries run from Gavdos to Paleochora this week?
3 sailings from Gavdos (Crete) to Paleochora (Crete) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Gavdos to Paleochora?
Scheduled departures from Gavdos (Crete) to Paleochora (Crete) leave at 11:45 and 14:30.
How long is the ferry from Gavdos to Paleochora?
The fastest crossing from Gavdos (Crete) to Paleochora (Crete) takes 3h 30m and the slowest 4h 40m.
Which ferry companies operate the Gavdos to Paleochora route?
The Gavdos (Crete) to Paleochora (Crete) route is served by ANENDYK Maritime S.A.. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Gavdos to Paleochora ferry
- Bring a portable power bank rated at least 10,000 mAh; charging sockets on ferries are not always reliable, and island power cuts are not unheard of.
- If your ferry is cancelled, the operator is required to offer a refund or alternative sailing; head to the operator's quayside office immediately.
- The sirocco (southerly warm wind from North Africa) brings haze and uncomfortable heat to Greek ports in late spring and early summer; it rarely lasts more than a day or two.
- If you have a connecting ferry from the same port, check the departure board immediately on disembarking and confirm the gate for your next vessel.
- Watch for swell forecasts as well as wind speed – residual swell from a previous day's storm can make a crossing rough even when current wind is light.
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