Saonisos
Converted drive-on cargo ship now running as a passenger and vehicle ferry · operated by SAOS Ferries
A well-travelled ex-Japanese drive-on cargo ship rebuilt for passengers, with a service history that reads like a tour of the Aegean - Samothraki, the Sporades, the Cyclades lifeline, and now the small Dodecanese islands between Samos and Kos.
Previously sailed as Liberty B, Liberty Bell and Rokko Express.
On board the Saonisos
- Bar
- Outside deck
- Pets allowed
Where you can sit
- Deck seatsOutdoor deck seating, smoking area
- SaloonInterior saloon with bar
- Air-type seatsReclining airline-type seating
Where is the Saonisos now?
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Specifications
| Built | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Built in | Japan |
| Length | 78 m |
| Beam | 12 m |
| Gross tonnage | 1,142 |
| Service speed | 16 knots |
| Top speed | 19.5 knots |
Where the Saonisos sails
Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.
- Agathonissi to Agia Marina5 sailings
- Agathonissi to Arki5 sailings
- Agathonissi to Kalymnos5 sailings
- Agathonissi to Lipsi5 sailings
- Agathonissi to Patmos5 sailings
- Agathonissi to Pythagorio5 sailings
- Agia Marina to Agathonissi5 sailings
- Agia Marina to Arki5 sailings
- Agia Marina to Kalymnos5 sailings
- Agia Marina to Lipsi5 sailings
- Agia Marina to Patmos5 sailings
- Agia Marina to Pythagorio5 sailings
- Arki to Agathonissi5 sailings
- Arki to Agia Marina5 sailings
- Arki to Kalymnos5 sailings
- Arki to Lipsi5 sailings
- Arki to Patmos5 sailings
- Arki to Pythagorio5 sailings
- Kalymnos to Agathonissi5 sailings
- Kalymnos to Agia Marina5 sailings
- Kalymnos to Arki5 sailings
- Kalymnos to Lipsi5 sailings
- Kalymnos to Patmos5 sailings
- Kalymnos to Pythagorio5 sailings
and 25 more crossings over the same period.
Usually works Samos-Agathonisi-Farmakonisi-Arkioi-Patmos-Leipsoi-Leros-Kalymnos-Kos-Astypalaia.
- Route has changed almost every year since her 2018 debut, so double-check the current line before assuming last season's schedule still applies.
- Carries both cars and trucks, useful for island residents as much as tourists.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Saonisos like?
A well-travelled ex-Japanese drive-on cargo ship rebuilt for passengers, with a service history that reads like a tour of the Aegean - Samothraki, the Sporades, the Cyclades lifeline, and now the small Dodecanese islands between Samos and Kos. She is a conventional ferry built in 1994.
Who operates the Saonisos?
The Saonisos is operated by SAOS Ferries.
Does the Saonisos carry cars?
Yes. The Saonisos is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 45 cars as well as foot passengers.
How fast is the Saonisos?
She works at a service speed of 16 knots, with a top speed of 19.5 knots.
Which routes does the Saonisos sail?
Over the next 14 days the Saonisos is scheduled on Agathonissi to Agia Marina, Agathonissi to Arki, Agathonissi to Kalymnos and Agathonissi to Lipsi, among 49 crossings in all.