Ferry from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kamari (Kos)

40m to 45m · 1 operator

By Dave Briggs

Nisyros to Kamari at a glance

Ferries from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kamari (Kos) are scheduled 4 times over the next 8 days, every other day. The earliest departure in that window is 07:30 and the latest is 16:00. 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 departure07:30
Last departure16:00
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.

Nisyros to Kamari 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 2025118 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 20261313 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.

Nisyros to Kamari is a short local crossing of around forty minutes on Star Gem Maritime's Panagia Evagelistria. It is a small vessel on a modest run, more shuttle than voyage, and best treated as a foot-passenger service. On a calm day the deck gives good views back to Nisyros and its volcanic profile.

Kamari sits at the western end of Kos, near Kefalos, and is a low-key coastal spot rather than a major resort. It works as a base for the beaches along that stretch of coast and as a jumping-off point for Kastri islet and the ruins at Agios Stefanos nearby. The harbour is local in scale, so expect a small landing rather than a big ferry terminal.

Sailings run several times a week through the season. Current departure times and fares are shown in the timetable below. Kamari is a fair drive from Kos Town and the airport, so factor in road transfer time if you are connecting onwards.

Nisyros to Kamari Ferry Fares

No published fares for this route yet.

Weekly Nisyros to Kamari 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
Fri and Sat		07:3008:1040m2026-10-16 to 2026-10-30Book the Panagia Evagelistria sailing
Star Gem MaritimePanagia Evagelistria conventional
Sat		07:3008:1545m2026-10-31 to 2026-10-31Book the Panagia Evagelistria sailing
Star Gem MaritimePanagia Evagelistria conventional
Fri		16:0016:4545m2026-10-23 to 2026-10-30Book the Panagia Evagelistria sailing

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Next 14 days

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

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Sat 2026-10-2407:3008:1040mPanagia EvagelistriaStar Gem Maritime
Fri 2026-10-3007:3008:1040mPanagia EvagelistriaStar Gem Maritime
Fri 2026-10-3016:0016:4545mPanagia EvagelistriaStar Gem Maritime
Sat 2026-10-3107:3008:1545mPanagia EvagelistriaStar Gem Maritime

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Nisyros to Kamari?

Ferries from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kamari (Kos) 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 Nisyros to Kamari today?

Yes, there is 1 sailing from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kamari (Kos) today. Departure time: 07:30.

How many ferries run from Nisyros to Kamari this week?

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

What time is the first ferry from Nisyros to Kamari?

Scheduled departures from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kamari (Kos) leave at 07:30 and 16:00.

How long is the ferry from Nisyros to Kamari?

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

Which ferry companies operate the Nisyros to Kamari route?

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

Tips for the Nisyros to Kamari ferry

  • Short hops are a low-commitment way to test whether you want to spend more time on an island; if you love it, you can always change your onward plans.
  • Sunscreen is mandatory on the exposed deck of a ferry in summer; even a two-hour crossing can result in sunburn if you stand in direct sun.
  • Children's fares typically apply up to a certain age; above that they are charged the adult rate – enter accurate dates of birth when booking.
  • E-tickets are accepted on virtually all Greek ferry routes – you do not need to print a paper ticket unless stated otherwise.

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