Panagia Skiadeni
Conventional car ferry, a 16-knot single-hull ship rather than one of Dodekanisos Seaways' fast catamarans · operated by Dodekanisos Seaways
A proper ship rather than a fast catamaran -- despite what the fast-ferry label might suggest, this is the fleet's one conventional, slower-paced ferry, built in Japan in 1986 and sailing the Aegean since 2000 under several names before settling into the Dodekanisos Seaways fleet in 2011. By far the biggest vehicle deck of the three, and the one to book if you're bringing a car to the smaller Dodecanese islands.
Previously sailed as Artemisia, Star A, Orient Star and Ferry Tachibana.
On board the Panagia Skiadeni
- Bar
- Snack bar / café
- Outside deck
- Pets allowed
Where you can sit
- Economy seatsUnreserved economy seating
- Numbered seatsAirline-type reserved seatingreserved
- Business/VIPUpgraded reserved seatingreserved
Where is the Panagia Skiadeni now?
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Specifications
| Built | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Builder | Shinhama Dockyard (Shinhama Dock K.K.), Anan |
| Built in | Japan |
| Length | 83.7 m |
| Beam | 13.52 m |
| Gross tonnage | 3,234 |
| Service speed | 16 knots |
| Top speed | 16 knots |
Where the Panagia Skiadeni sails
Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.
- Rhodes to Symi161 sailings
- Symi to Rhodes161 sailings
- Panormitis to Rhodes26 sailings
- Rhodes to Panormitis26 sailings
Usually works Rhodes-Symi (Panormitis and Symi town), plus Dodecanese vehicle-carrying legs within the wider Dodekanisos Seaways network.
- Much slower than the company's two catamarans (16 knots vs 30), so budget more crossing time.
- The far larger car deck (115 spaces) makes this the vehicle-friendly option in the fleet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Panagia Skiadeni like?
A proper ship rather than a fast catamaran -- despite what the fast-ferry label might suggest, this is the fleet's one conventional, slower-paced ferry, built in Japan in 1986 and sailing the Aegean since 2000 under several names before settling into the Dodekanisos Seaways fleet in 2011. By far the biggest vehicle deck of the three, and the one to book if you're bringing a car to the smaller Dodecanese islands. She is a conventional ferry built in 1986.
Who operates the Panagia Skiadeni?
The Panagia Skiadeni is operated by Dodekanisos Seaways.
Does the Panagia Skiadeni carry cars?
Yes. The Panagia Skiadeni is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 115 cars as well as foot passengers.
How fast is the Panagia Skiadeni?
She works at a service speed of 16 knots, with a top speed of 16 knots.
Which routes does the Panagia Skiadeni sail?
Over the next 14 days the Panagia Skiadeni is scheduled on Rhodes to Symi, Symi to Rhodes, Panormitis to Rhodes and Rhodes to Panormitis.