Ferry from Paleochora (Crete) to Gavdos (Crete)
1 operator
Paleochora to Gavdos at a glance
Ferries from Paleochora (Crete) to Gavdos (Crete) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. The earliest departure in that window is 08:00 and the latest is 08:30. 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.
Paleochora is the main jumping-off point for Gavdos, and the crossing takes between three and a half and four and a quarter hours on the ANENDYK vessel Samaria. It is open sea the whole way, heading south into the Libyan Sea, and the ride can be rough when the wind gets up. The boat is a conventional ferry and carries vehicles as well as foot passengers.
You land at Karave, a small harbour with little more than a taverna and onward transport to the island's beaches and settlements. Gavdos is continental Europe's southernmost point and stays resolutely off-grid, with pine woods, near-empty beaches and a well-established camping scene. Shops are few, so bring what you cannot do without.
Sailings run a handful of times a fortnight in season, and weather cancellations are common enough that you should build in spare days at each end. The timetable is shown below, but no fares are published yet. Chora Sfakion also runs to Gavdos, which gives you a second option for getting off the island if the Paleochora boat is held up.
Weekly Paleochora to Gavdos 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 Paleochora.
ANENDYK Maritime
Book ANENDYK Maritime tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 08:30 | |
| 08:00 |
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 08:00, latest 08:30. ANENDYK Maritime.
- December 2026: sails on 13 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 08:00, latest 08:30. ANENDYK Maritime.
Paleochora to Gavdos Ferry Fares
No published fares for this route yet.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Paleochora to Gavdos between 14 November 2026 and 27 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 November Book for Sat 14 November | 08:00 | ANENDYK Maritime |
| Thu 19 November Book for Thu 19 November | 08:30 | ANENDYK Maritime |
| Fri 20 November Book for Fri 20 November | 08:30 | ANENDYK Maritime |
| Sat 21 November Book for Sat 21 November | 08:00 | ANENDYK Maritime |
| Thu 26 November Book for Thu 26 November | 08:30 | ANENDYK Maritime |
| Fri 27 November Book for Fri 27 November | 08:30 | ANENDYK Maritime |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Paleochora to Gavdos?
Ferries from Paleochora (Crete) to Gavdos (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 Paleochora to Gavdos today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Paleochora (Crete) to Gavdos (Crete) today. Departure time: 08:00.
How many ferries run from Paleochora to Gavdos this week?
3 sailings from Paleochora (Crete) to Gavdos (Crete) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Paleochora to Gavdos?
The first ferry from Paleochora (Crete) to Gavdos (Crete) leaves at 08:00 and the last at 08:30.
Which ferry companies operate the Paleochora to Gavdos route?
In the next fortnight the Paleochora (Crete) to Gavdos (Crete) route is served by ANENDYK Maritime.
Tips for the Paleochora to Gavdos ferry
- The ferry approach into a Greek island harbour is often the most beautiful part of the journey – get onto the bow deck 15–20 minutes before arrival.
- Smoking is not permitted inside ferry terminals or on board vessels in enclosed areas; designated smoking areas are usually at the stern on open deck.
- A light cardigan or jacket is still useful in summer – the spray and wind on open deck can make even a 30°C day feel cool when the vessel is at speed.
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