Ferry from Kamari (Kos) to Nisyros (Mandraki)

40m to 45m · 1 operator

By Dave Briggs

Kamari to Nisyros at a glance

Ferries from Kamari (Kos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 4 times over the next 8 days, every other day. The earliest departure in that window is 12:30 and the latest is 17:00. The crossing takes between 40m and 45m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Star Gem Maritime. There are sailings on Friday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 October 2026.

Sailings / 8 days4
How oftenEvery other day
First departure12:30
Last departure17:00
Fastest40m
Slowest45m
Operators1
Sailings in the next fortnight run on Fri and Sat
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Operators have published this route's timetable to 31 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.

Kamari to Nisyros through the year

Over the last 12 months it ran from November to September, busiest in January (every other day).

Sailings a day, last 12 months

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Month by month
MonthSailingsDays with a sailingHow often
October 202500 of 31no sailings
November 2025139 of 30every other day
December 2025107 of 312 or 3 times a week
January 20261510 of 31every other day
February 2026128 of 28every other day
March 2026128 of 312 or 3 times a week
April 2026128 of 302 or 3 times a week
May 202696 of 312 or 3 times a week
June 20261313 of 30every other day
July 20261312 of 312 or 3 times a week
August 20261312 of 312 or 3 times a week
September 20261212 of 302 or 3 times a week

October 2025 · this month, a year ago

Days with a sailing0 of 31
Sailings0 none

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.

Kamari sits at the western end of Kos near Kefalos, and the crossing to Nisyros takes around 40 to 45 minutes on Star Gem Maritime's Panagia Evagelistria. It is a small local boat rather than a mainline ferry, which suits a short hop between neighbours. On a clear day the volcanic bulk of Nisyros is in view for most of the way.

Nisyros is a volcanic island built around a large, still-active caldera, and the crater floor is what draws most visitors. Boats arrive at Mandraki, the main village, whitewashed and compact along the waterfront beneath a monastery set into the cliff face above. Excursion buses run up to the caldera from the port when the day boats are in.

Sailings run two or three times a week in season, so a day trip needs checking against the timetable rather than assuming. Current departures and fares are shown below. There are also more frequent Nisyros connections from Kos Town and Kardamena if the Kamari boat does not fit.

Kamari to Nisyros Ferry Fares

No published fares for this route yet.

Weekly Kamari to Nisyros Ferry Schedule

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

OperatorVesselDaysDepartsArrivesDurationFromSeasonBook
Star Gem MaritimePanagia Evagelistria conventional
Sat		12:3013:1040m2026-10-17 to 2026-10-24Book the Panagia Evagelistria sailing
Star Gem MaritimePanagia Evagelistria conventional
Sat		12:3013:1545m2026-10-31 to 2026-10-31Book the Panagia Evagelistria sailing
Star Gem MaritimePanagia Evagelistria conventional
Fri		15:0015:4040m2026-10-16 to 2026-10-30Book the Panagia Evagelistria sailing
Star Gem MaritimePanagia Evagelistria conventional
Fri		17:0017:4040m2026-10-16 to 2026-10-30Book the Panagia Evagelistria sailing

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Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Kamari to Nisyros between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Sat 2026-10-2412:3013:1040mPanagia EvagelistriaStar Gem Maritime
Fri 2026-10-3015:0015:4040mPanagia EvagelistriaStar Gem Maritime
Fri 2026-10-3017:0017:4040mPanagia EvagelistriaStar Gem Maritime
Sat 2026-10-3112:3013:1545mPanagia EvagelistriaStar Gem Maritime

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Kamari to Nisyros?

Ferries from Kamari (Kos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 4 times over the next 8 days, every other day. In that fortnight there are departures on Friday and Saturday. 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 Kamari to Nisyros today?

Yes, there is 1 sailing from Kamari (Kos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) today. Departure time: 12:30.

How many ferries run from Kamari to Nisyros this week?

3 sailings from Kamari (Kos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 2 a day on the days it runs.

What time is the first ferry from Kamari to Nisyros?

Scheduled departures from Kamari (Kos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) leave at 12:30, 15:00 and 17:00.

How long is the ferry from Kamari to Nisyros?

The fastest crossing from Kamari (Kos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) takes 40m and the slowest 45m.

Which ferry companies operate the Kamari to Nisyros route?

The Kamari (Kos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) route is served by Star Gem Maritime. Crossings run on conventional ferries.

Tips for the Kamari to Nisyros ferry

  • On a short hop to a small island, confirm there are facilities (cafes, water, shade) before you go if you plan to spend a full day there.
  • The upper open deck in summer is exposed to full sun; apply sunscreen before boarding and reapply if you spend more than an hour on deck.
  • If you are travelling in winter, a compact rain jacket and a warm mid-layer are essential – the on-deck temperature can drop significantly on overnight crossings.

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