Ferry from Rhodes to Patmos

When traveling by ferry between Rhodes and Patmos, you can take advantage of lower-cost ferry tickets thanks to available discounts. Ferry companies offer discounts up to 50% to certain passenger categories, such as:

• Children from 5 to 10 years old
• Students (Greek Public University and ISIC card holders)
• People with disabilities
• Island residents (holders of Unique Islander Number)

Note: infants and toddlers up to 4 years old usually travel free of charge. However, keep in mind that available discounts may vary from one ferry operator to another.

Cabins & accommodation

There are cabins available on Blue Star Ferries vessels traveling to Patmos from Rhodes, starting at around €51.

On Blue Star Ferries vessels, there are also airplane-type number seats, starting at around €31.

Luggage

On Blue Star Ferries, you can carry luggage weighing up to 50 kg, while on Dodekanisos Seaways ferries the luggage weight limit is 40 kg.

However, note that Greek ferry companies are usually quite flexible regarding luggage size and weight, and that there is normally no check-in procedure for luggage items.

Pets on board

On Rhodes - Patmos ferries, you can travel with your pet free of charge. Make sure to check the company’s pet policy before your trip.

Make sure to carry along all necessary pet health certificates, tickets and any supplies you may need for your trip.

Here are some tips for your ferry trip from Rhodes to Patmos:

• The port of Rhodes is the most popular in the Dodecanese and can get pretty busy in the summer months. Make sure to book your ferry tickets to Patmos in advance and reach the port at least 1 hr before the trip.
• Patmos is a cosmopolitan island of the Dodecanese, with a rich cultural heritage, idyllic beaches and scenic villages. Check our complete Patmos travel guide and plan your trip with the best vacation tips.
• Patmos is also an ideal starting point for island hopping in the Dodecanese, but also to the Cyclades and the islands of the North Aegean. Indicatively, some destinations that you can reach from Patmos are Leipsoi, Leros, Ikaria, Samos, Chios, and Syros. On our Map of ferries, you can find all ferry connections from Patmos to easily organize and visualize your adventure in the Aegean.

Where to take the ferry from Rhodes to Patmos?

Ferries to Patmos depart from the port of Rhodes (Rhodes Tourist Port), which is the island’s main port and has 3 docks. It is easily accessible from the city center by car, by bus or on foot (it is a 20-minute walk from the Rhodes Bus Station).

The port is located near the Old Town and you can easily get there on foot. There, you can find tourist information offices, parking lots, bus stations, restaurants, cafés, car rentals, hotels, and other traveler amenities.

Tip: close to the port, there are also nice beaches and interesting monuments you can visit while waiting for your ferry.