Ferry from Sitia (Crete) to Chalki

The Blue Star Chios runs from Sitia in eastern Crete to Chalki in around six and a half hours, calling at Kasos and Karpathos on the way. Fares start around €18. It is a conventional ferry with cabins and lounges, working the long line that links Crete with Rhodes through the southern Dodecanese.

Chalki is a tiny island off the west coast of Rhodes with only a few hundred permanent residents. The single settlement, Emborio, doubles as the port, its pastel-painted neoclassical houses wrapped around a small harbour. There is very little development, no real road network and not much to do beyond swimming, walking and long meals, which is precisely what people come for.

Ferries call here about once a week on this route, so it is worth checking your return before committing. Current departures and fares are shown in the table below. The short local crossing from Skala Kamirou on Rhodes is far more frequent and is how most visitors arrive.

Weekly Sitia to Chalki 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 Sitia.

Sitia to Chalki Ferry Fares

Hiring a car

Do you need a car in Sitia?

Yes, a car is genuinely useful here. Sitia sits about 130km, roughly two hours' drive, east of Heraklion, on the quieter side of Crete. A limited KTEL bus reaches the palm forest at Vai (28km) in summer, but a car gives easier access to Toplou Monastery and Sitia's beaches. Rental offices operate in Sitia town and at the small local airport; compare prices at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Sitia to Chalki between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Sitia to Chalki ferry

• The outdoor deck of a large overnight ferry at 02:00 under a clear Aegean sky is genuinely spectacular – set an alarm if you want to see it.
• Watch for swell forecasts as well as wind speed – residual swell from a previous day's storm can make a crossing rough even when current wind is light.
• If your crossing is rough and you have children who feel unwell, the best remedy is fresh air on the lee side of the deck and a light ginger biscuit.
• Economy deck class is the cheapest option and perfectly comfortable on short crossings – you have access to indoor seating, outside decks, and all onboard facilities.

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