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Patmos Star

Small local passenger and vehicle ferry · operated by Patmos Star Shipping Company

Patmos Star, the small local passenger and vehicle ferry operated by Patmos Star Shipping Company, built in 1991.
Photograph: Dave Briggs
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A small, no-frills local ferry linking Patmos with the tiny satellite islands of Leipsoi and Arkoi and on to Leros — the kind of boat locals use for a supply run or a day trip rather than tourists booking ahead.

Previously sailed as Elvira.

On board the Patmos Star

  • Outside deck

Where you can sit

  • Deck seatsOutdoor deck seating, unreserved

Where is the Patmos Star now?

Looking for her latest AIS position…

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

Built1991
Built inGreece
Length35 m
Beam8 m

Where the Patmos Star sails

Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.

Usually works Patmos–Leipsoi–Arkoi–Agia Marina–Leros.

  • Useful for reaching the small islets of Leipsoi and Arkoi, which larger ferries skip.
  • Deck seating only; not built for comfort on longer crossings.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Patmos Star like?

A small, no-frills local ferry linking Patmos with the tiny satellite islands of Leipsoi and Arkoi and on to Leros — the kind of boat locals use for a supply run or a day trip rather than tourists booking ahead. She is a small local passenger and vehicle ferry built in 1991.

Who operates the Patmos Star?

The Patmos Star is operated by Patmos Star Shipping Company.

Does the Patmos Star carry cars?

Yes. The Patmos Star is a vehicle ferry, so you can take a car aboard as well as travel on foot.

Which routes does the Patmos Star sail?

Over the next 14 days the Patmos Star is scheduled on Agia Marina to Lipsi, Agia Marina to Patmos, Lipsi to Agia Marina and Lipsi to Patmos, among 12 crossings in all.

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