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Sea Star Samos

High-speed passenger craft on the Kusadasi-Samos crossing · operated by Makri Travel

Passengers400
VehiclesFoot passengers only
Service speed22.2 kn

A fast, functional passenger boat linking Samos to Kusadasi on the Turkish coast in well under an hour - handy for a day trip across, not a scenic cruise.

On board the Sea Star Samos

  • À la carte restaurantnot on board
  • Self-service restaurantnot on board
  • Snack bar / café
  • ATMnot on board
  • Outside deck
  • Liftnot on board
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet cabinsnot on board

Where you can sit

  • Passenger seatsStandard indoor passenger seating (unreserved), with outside deck access

Where is the Sea Star Samos 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

Built1994
Length40 m
Beam10.1 m
Service speed22.2 knots

Where the Sea Star Samos sails

Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.

Usually works Kusadasi-Samos (Vathy/Pythagorio) and Fethiye-Rhodes.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Sea Star Samos like?

A fast, functional passenger boat linking Samos to Kusadasi on the Turkish coast in well under an hour - handy for a day trip across, not a scenic cruise. She is a high-speed ferry built in 1994.

Who operates the Sea Star Samos?

The Sea Star Samos is operated by Makri Travel.

Does the Sea Star Samos carry cars?

No. The Sea Star Samos takes foot passengers only, so you cannot drive aboard.

How fast is the Sea Star Samos?

She works at a service speed of 22.2 knots.

Which routes does the Sea Star Samos sail?

Over the next 14 days the Sea Star Samos is scheduled on Kusadasi to Vathy and Vathy to Kusadasi.

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