Ferry from Gavdos (Crete) to Chora Sfakion (Crete)
2h 15m ยท 1 operator
Gavdos to Chora Sfakion at a glance
Ferries from Gavdos (Crete) to Chora Sfakion (Crete) are scheduled 10 times over the next 14 days, roughly 5 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 07:30 and the latest is 13:30. The crossing takes 2h 15m. The route is served by 1 operator: ANENDYK Maritime S.A.. There are sailings on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 October 2026.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 31 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Gavdos to Chora Sfakion takes a little over two and a quarter hours, run by ANENDYK with the Samaria and the Daskalogiannis. Both are conventional coastal ferries carrying vehicles as well as passengers, crossing open water between the island and the foot of the White Mountains. It is generally the most direct way off Gavdos back to the Cretan mainland.
Sfakia, whose main village is Chora Sfakion, is a rugged and isolated stretch of Crete's south coast with a long history of independence from whoever was in charge elsewhere. The small harbour is the main arrival and departure point for walkers heading to or from Agia Roumeli and Loutro, and the coastal boats that link those places are small local craft rather than mainland ferries. The village itself is compact, with tavernas and rooms along the waterfront.
Sailings run a few times a week in season, and the route is not year-round. Current departures and fares are listed in the table below. A road climbs from Chora Sfakion up through the Imbros gorge towards Chania, and buses are timed roughly around ferry arrivals.
Gavdos to Chora Sfakion Ferry Fares
No published fares for this route yet.
Weekly Gavdos to Chora Sfakion 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. | Daskalogiannis conventional | 07:30 | 09:45 | 2h 15m | now to 2026-10-20 | Book the Daskalogiannis sailing | ||
| ANENDYK Maritime S.A. | Samaria conventional | 13:30 | 15:45 | 2h 15m | now to 2026-09-06 | Book the Samaria sailing | ||
| ANENDYK Maritime S.A. | Samaria conventional | 14:30 | 18:40 | 4h 10m | 2026-09-10 to 2026-10-31 | Book the Samaria sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Gavdos to Chora Sfakion between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2026-08-25 | 07:30 | 09:45 | 2h 15m | Daskalogiannis | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 13:30 | 15:45 | 2h 15m | Samaria | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 13:30 | 15:45 | 2h 15m | Samaria | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
| Sat 2026-08-29 | 13:30 | 15:45 | 2h 15m | Samaria | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
| Sun 2026-08-30 | 13:30 | 15:45 | 2h 15m | Samaria | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
| Tue 2026-09-01 | 07:30 | 09:45 | 2h 15m | Daskalogiannis | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 13:30 | 15:45 | 2h 15m | Samaria | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 13:30 | 15:45 | 2h 15m | Samaria | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
| Sat 2026-09-05 | 13:30 | 15:45 | 2h 15m | Samaria | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 13:30 | 15:45 | 2h 15m | Samaria | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Gavdos to Chora Sfakion?
Ferries from Gavdos (Crete) to Chora Sfakion (Crete) are scheduled 10 times over the next 14 days, roughly 5 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 31 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Gavdos to Chora Sfakion today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Gavdos (Crete) to Chora Sfakion (Crete) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 25 August 2026, at 07:30. Departures fall on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
How many ferries run from Gavdos to Chora Sfakion this week?
5 sailings from Gavdos (Crete) to Chora Sfakion (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 Chora Sfakion?
Scheduled departures from Gavdos (Crete) to Chora Sfakion (Crete) leave at 07:30 and 13:30.
How long is the ferry from Gavdos to Chora Sfakion?
The crossing from Gavdos (Crete) to Chora Sfakion (Crete) takes 2h 15m.
Which ferry companies operate the Gavdos to Chora Sfakion route?
The Gavdos (Crete) to Chora Sfakion (Crete) route is served by ANENDYK Maritime S.A.. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Gavdos to Chora Sfakion ferry
- The meltemi is a reliable, predictable wind – sailors and ferry operators know its pattern well. It blows hard in the afternoon but often eases overnight.
- Beaufort Force 6 is the usual threshold at which high-speed catamaran services are cancelled; conventional ferries generally operate up to Force 7 or 8.
- A wide-brimmed hat provides better sun protection than a baseball cap on the open deck of a moving ferry, where the sun comes from multiple angles.
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