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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 Lipsi and Arki 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

She has no crossing inside the fortnight this site publishes timetables for.

Usually works Patmos–Lipsi–Arki–Agia Marina–Leros.

  • Useful for reaching the small islets of Lipsi and Arki, 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 Lipsi and Arki 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.

Vessel details as published by the operators and cross-checked against maritime registers. Schedules from the current timetable. Updated 13 November 2026.