Stavros
Lifeline car ferry · operated by SAOS Ferries
A steady workhorse on the small-island lifeline chain between Kos and remote Kastellorizo, built as the Saos II for the Northeast Aegean before finding a second career, under a new name, in the Dodecanese.
Previously sailed as Saos II.
On board the Stavros
- 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 Stavros now?
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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
| Built | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Built in | Greece |
| Length | 84 m |
| Beam | 14 m |
| Gross tonnage | 2,149 |
| Service speed | 16 knots |
| Top speed | 18 knots |
Where the Stavros sails
She has no crossing inside the fortnight this site publishes timetables for.
Usually works Kos-Nisyros-Tilos-Chalki-Symi-Rhodes-Kastellorizo.
- This is the vessel to check for reaching Kastellorizo, one of Greece's most isolated inhabited islands.
- Carries cars, so islanders and visitors bringing a vehicle can use this route rather than a passenger-only hydrofoil.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Stavros like?
A steady workhorse on the small-island lifeline chain between Kos and remote Kastellorizo, built as the Saos II for the Northeast Aegean before finding a second career, under a new name, in the Dodecanese. She is a lifeline car ferry built in 2001.
Who operates the Stavros?
The Stavros is operated by SAOS Ferries.
Does the Stavros carry cars?
Yes. The Stavros is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 100 cars as well as foot passengers.
How fast is the Stavros?
She works at a service speed of 16 knots, with a top speed of 18 knots.