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Kusadasi Express

Small foot-passenger express boat · operated by Meander Travel

Passengers294
VehiclesFoot passengers only
Service speed25 kn

A brisk foot-passenger hop across the narrow strait between Turkey and Samos, more shuttle boat than cruise ferry - book it for the crossing, not for the ride.

On board the Kusadasi Express

  • Barnot on board
  • À la carte restaurantnot on board
  • Self-service restaurantnot on board
  • Outside deck
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet cabinsnot on board

Where you can sit

  • Deck seatsOpen upper deck, unreserved
  • Indoor saloonLower enclosed saloon seating, unreserved

Where is the Kusadasi 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

Built1998
Length34.45 m
Beam7.68 m
Gross tonnage192
Service speed25 knots

Where the Kusadasi Express sails

Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.

Usually works Kusadasi (Turkey)-Samos (Vathi & Pythagorion).

  • No vehicles carried - this is a passenger-only crossing.
  • No onboard catering, so bring your own water for the roughly 90-minute run.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Kusadasi Express like?

A brisk foot-passenger hop across the narrow strait between Turkey and Samos, more shuttle boat than cruise ferry - book it for the crossing, not for the ride. She is a small foot-passenger express boat built in 1998.

Who operates the Kusadasi Express?

The Kusadasi Express is operated by Meander Travel.

Does the Kusadasi Express carry cars?

No. The Kusadasi Express takes foot passengers only, so you cannot drive aboard.

How fast is the Kusadasi Express?

She works at a service speed of 25 knots.

Which routes does the Kusadasi Express sail?

Over the next 14 days the Kusadasi Express is scheduled on Kusadasi to Pythagorio and Pythagorio to Kusadasi.

Vessel details as published by the operators and cross-checked against maritime registers. Schedules from the current timetable. Updated 6 August 2026.