Ferry from Chora Sfakion (Crete) to Gavdos (Crete)
1 operator
Chora Sfakion to Gavdos at a glance
Ferries from Chora Sfakion (Crete) to Gavdos (Crete) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. Departures in that window are at 09:00. The route is served by 1 operator: ANENDYK Maritime S.A. There are sailings on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 December 2026.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 30 December 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Chora Sfakion is the shortest departure point for Gavdos, with the crossing taking somewhere between two and a quarter and two and a half hours. ANENDYK run it with the Daskalogiannis and the Samaria depending on the day. It is open water once you leave the Cretan coast, and conditions can be rough, so it is not a crossing to take lightly if you are prone to seasickness.
Boats land at Karave, a modest harbour with minimal facilities, from which transport runs to the island's beaches and small settlements. Gavdos is continental Europe's southernmost point and stays close to off-grid, with pine forest, near-empty beaches and a strong camping tradition. Shops are few and stock is limited, so bring essentials with you.
Sailings run a few times a week in season and are suspended readily in bad weather, which can strand people for a day or two. The timetable is shown below, but no fares are published yet. Building spare time into a return journey is a sensible precaution, particularly if you have a flight from Chania to catch.
Weekly Chora Sfakion to Gavdos Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 13 November 2026 to 10 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Chora Sfakion.
ANENDYK Maritime S.A.
Book ANENDYK Maritime S.A. tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 09:00 |
Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 16 November 2026 to 30 December 2026. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 7 of the 15 days from 16 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 09:00. ANENDYK Maritime S.A.
- December 2026: sails on 14 of the 30 days to 30 December, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 09:00. ANENDYK Maritime S.A.
Chora Sfakion to Gavdos Ferry Fares
No published fares for this route yet.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Chora Sfakion to Gavdos between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 16 November | 09:00 | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
| Tue 17 November | 09:00 | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
| Wed 18 November | 09:00 | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
| Mon 23 November | 09:00 | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
| Tue 24 November | 09:00 | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
| Wed 25 November | 09:00 | ANENDYK Maritime S.A. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Chora Sfakion to Gavdos?
Ferries from Chora Sfakion (Crete) to Gavdos (Crete) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 December 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Chora Sfakion to Gavdos today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Chora Sfakion (Crete) to Gavdos (Crete) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 16 November 2026, at 09:00. Departures fall on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
How many ferries run from Chora Sfakion to Gavdos this week?
3 sailings from Chora Sfakion (Crete) to Gavdos (Crete) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Chora Sfakion to Gavdos?
Ferries from Chora Sfakion (Crete) to Gavdos (Crete) leave at 09:00.
Which ferry companies operate the Chora Sfakion to Gavdos route?
The Chora Sfakion (Crete) to Gavdos (Crete) route is served by ANENDYK Maritime S.A.
Tips for the Chora Sfakion to Gavdos ferry
- The meltemi typically peaks in the afternoons and can create significant swell; afternoon departures from exposed ports are more likely to be rough.
- The sea temperature in the Aegean ranges from around 15°C in winter to 27–28°C in late summer; falling overboard in winter is a serious emergency.
- Fresh air almost always helps with sea sickness – going outside on deck and looking at the horizon is more effective than staying in an enclosed saloon.
- Bring a portable power bank rated at least 10,000 mAh; charging sockets on ferries are not always reliable, and island power cuts are not unheard of.
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