Ferry from Gavdos (Crete) to Paleochora (Crete)
1 operator
Gavdos to Paleochora at a glance
Ferries from Gavdos (Crete) to Paleochora (Crete) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. The earliest departure in that window is 11:45 and the latest is 12:50. In the next fortnight the route is served by 1 operator: ANENDYK Maritime. There are sailings on Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 December 2026.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 31 December 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 timetable is shown below, but no fares are published yet. From Paleochora the road runs north to Chania in around an hour and a half, with buses timed loosely around the ferries.
Weekly Gavdos to Paleochora Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 14 November 2026 to 11 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Gavdos.
ANENDYK Maritime
Book ANENDYK Maritime tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 12:50 | |
| 11:45 |
Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 14 November 2026 to 31 December 2026. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 7 of the 17 days from 14 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 11:45, latest 12:50. ANENDYK Maritime.
- December 2026: sails on 13 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 11:45, latest 12:50. ANENDYK Maritime.
Gavdos to Paleochora Ferry Fares
No published fares for this route yet.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Gavdos to Paleochora between 14 November 2026 and 27 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 November Book for Sat 14 November | 11:45 | ANENDYK Maritime |
| Thu 19 November Book for Thu 19 November | 12:50 | ANENDYK Maritime |
| Fri 20 November Book for Fri 20 November | 12:50 | ANENDYK Maritime |
| Sat 21 November Book for Sat 21 November | 11:45 | ANENDYK Maritime |
| Thu 26 November Book for Thu 26 November | 12:50 | ANENDYK Maritime |
| Fri 27 November Book for Fri 27 November | 12:50 | ANENDYK Maritime |
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, every other day. In that fortnight there are departures on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 31 December 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: 11:45.
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, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Gavdos to Paleochora?
The first ferry from Gavdos (Crete) to Paleochora (Crete) leaves at 11:45 and the last at 12:50.
Which ferry companies operate the Gavdos to Paleochora route?
In the next fortnight the Gavdos (Crete) to Paleochora (Crete) route is served by ANENDYK Maritime.
Tips for the Gavdos to Paleochora ferry
- If your ferry is cancelled, the operator is required to offer a refund or alternative sailing; head to the operator's dockside office immediately.
- At smaller island ports, the dock surface can be cobblestone, wooden planking, or rough concrete – wheeled bags take a beating and can tip on uneven ground.
- If you feel claustrophobic in enclosed spaces, reserve a window seat or opt for an outdoor berth – the open deck is always available.
- If you are prone to seasickness and see a Force 5–6 forecast, take preventive medication the night before as well as on the morning of travel.
- Wi-Fi is available on board many Greek ferries but is often slow and unreliable; download maps, podcasts, and entertainment before you board.
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