The ferry Dodeckanisos Express by Dodeckanisos Seaways in Rhodes
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Dodekanisos Seaways

Dodekanisos Seaways was established in 1999 in Rhodes with the vision to offer regular connections between the main islands of the Dodecanese and the mainland of Greece. Very soon, George and Yiannis Spanos, the owners of the company, realized that there was greater need to connect the smaller islands of the Dodecanese, such as Nisyros, Chalki and Kastelorizo, to the bigger islands, like Rhodos and Kos, which were daily connected to the mainland by other ferry companies already.

Nowadays, its fleet consists of 3 vessels, 2 catamarans and one conventional ferry, that offer regular routes between most of the Dodecanese islands thus supporting their economy, by giving them the possibility to develop within the tourism sector. Furthermore it gives the chance to permanent residents and visitors to move from one island to the other in a single day, comfortably and quickly.

Dodekanisos Seaways has been awarded many times for its great consideration towards the environment and for its social policy.

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General Information

Dodekanisos Seaways Central Office

Australias Str, 3

Post Code: 85100

Fax: +30 22410 70591

E-mail: info@12ne.gr

Website: https://www.12ne.gr

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AGATHONISI
LEROS TRAVEL

Agathonisi port, Port kiosk on Agathonisi port, Greece

Post Code: 85003

Phone: 0030 22470 23000

ASTYPALEA
ELEMENTI TRAVEL

Astypalaia, Pera Gialos, over the beach, next to National Bank of Greece ATM , GREECE

Post Code: 85900

Phone: 0030 22430 59868

Fax: 0030 22430 59868

CHALKI
ZIFOS TRAVEL

Chalki, Port of Chalki, Greece

Post Code: 85110

Phone: 2246045028

Fax: 2246045082

FOURNI
KARLA IRENE

Fourni, Fourni, Greece

Post Code: 83400

Phone: 0030 22750 51481

Fax: 0030 22750 51481

IKARIA, AG.KIRIKOS
IKARIADA TRAVEL -TSAKALOFAS EVAGELOS

Ag. Kirikos, On the central square of Agios Kirikos, Greece

Post Code: 83300

Phone: 0030 22750 23322

Fax: 0030 22750 23708

IKARIA, EVDILOS
IKARIADA TRAVEL

Evdilos, Central Square of Evdilos, Greece

Post Code: 83302

Phone: 0030 22750 33008

Fax: 0030 22750 33008

KALYMNOS
MAGKOU SINDAGGELOU NOMIKI

Kalymnos, Enoria Christou, Greece

Post Code: 85200

Phone: 0030 22430 23700

Fax: 0030 22430 23700

MAGOS TOURS

Kalymnos, Aghios Nikolaos, Greece

Post Code: 85200

Phone: 0030 22430 28777

Fax: 0030 22430 22608

KASTELORIZO
PAPOUTSIS TRAVEL

Kastelorizo, Megisti, Greece

Post Code: 85111

Phone: 0030 22460 70630

Fax: 0030 22460 49286

KOS, PORT
EXAS TRAVEL SERVICE

Kos, 10, Vas. Georgiou str, Kos 853 00, Greece

Post Code: 85300

Phone: 0030 22420 29900

Fax: 0030 22420 24864

EXAS TRAVEL SERVICE - PORT KIOSK

KOS, Kos Port, Kos 853 00, Greece

Post Code: 85300

Phone: 0030 22420 49470

Fax: 0030 22420 24864

LEROS
AEGEAN TRAVEL

Leros, Lakki, Greece

Post Code: 85400

Phone: 0030 22470 26000

Fax: 0030 22470 23364

LEROS TRAVEL

Leros, Lakki, Greece

Post Code: 85400

Phone: 0030 22470 24000

Fax: 0030 22470 28023

LIPSI
AEGEAN TRAVEL

Lipsi, Port of Lipsi, Greece

Post Code: 85001

Phone: 0030 22470 26700

Fax: 0030 22470 23364

NISYROS
DIAKOMICHALIS TRAVEL

Nisyros, Nisyros, Greece

Post Code: 85303

Phone: 0030 22420 31459

Fax: 0030 22420 31527

PATMOS
APOLLON TRAVEL

Patmos, Skala, Greece

Post Code: 85500

Phone: 0030 22470 31324

Fax: 0030 22470 31819

RHODES
DODEKANISOS CENTRAL AGENCY RHODOS

Rodos, Kolona Harbour, Greece

Post Code: 85100

Phone: 0030 22410 70590

Fax: 0030 22410 70591

SAMOS, PYTHAGORIO
BY SHIP TRAVEL PORT KIOSK

Pythagorio, Inside Pythagorio port, opposite the ferry departure point., Greece

Post Code: 83103

Phone: 0030 27302 22116

Fax: 0030 22730 80447

SAMOS, VATHI
BY SHIP TRAVEL

Samos, Themistokli Sofouli 5, Vathy, Greece

Post Code: 83100

Phone: 0030 22730 22118

Fax: 0030 22730 80447

SYMI, PORT
SYMI TOURS TOURIST AND TRAVEL AGENCY

Symi, Ypolohagou Menikidi, Paralia, Greece

Post Code: 85600

Phone: 0030 22460 71307

Fax: 0030 22460 70011

TILOS
STEFANAKIS TRAVEL

Tilos, Port of Tilos, Greece

Post Code: 85002

Phone: 0030 22460 44360

Fax: 0030 22460 44315

TURKEY, MARMARIS
NICE TOURS

Marmaris , Kiosk-desk on Marmaris Cruise port, Gunnucek Yolu Marmaris Limani, Turkey

Post Code: 48700

Phone: 0090 252 4129610

Policy of the company

Cancellation Policy

In case the ticket is cancelled more than 7 full days prior to departure date, then it is 100% refunded.
The ticket can be cancelled with 50% refund if it is cancelled from 7 days to 1 hour before the departure time.

Open date tickets:

Tickets can be converted to open dated up until 1 hour before the departure. Open date tickets are valid for one year from the initial travel date. Open date tickets are not valid for embarkation unless replaced by new tickets with the date of departure.
If the fare of the new ticket is higher, passengers have to pay the difference. If the fare of the new ticket is lower, the difference in price is not refundable.
Open date tickets and replaced tickets are subject to the cancellation policy of the initial ticket.

Tickets

The ticket is personal. It cannot be transmitted to another person or changed for another route.
In case you lose your ticket, you have to issue a new one. The lost ticket is not refunded
Children up to 5 years old do not pay a ticket fare, while children from 5 to 10 years old pay half of the ticket.
If you have issued a whole ticket, you are allowed to carry a luggage of 40kg with you
Open date tickets are valid for one year after their issue date. If the ticket fare has changed within this year, passengers must pay the difference. Passengers should communicate with their travel agent to make a reservation.

Alteration of ship schedule

The company is not responsible for any delay or cancellation of departure in case of bad weather conditions, force majeure and order of the Marine Merchandise Ministry or the Port Authorities. If the trip is cancelled by the Company, then the passenger is entitled to full refund of the ticket. The company has no other obligation to the passenger.
The company has the right to change the trip schedule, after the passengers are notified and the Ministry of the Merchandise Marine approves this change.

Traveling to Turkey

Passengers traveling between Turkey and Greece will be requested to pay port taxes before their embarkation. The amount for the port taxes is 15.30€ per person.

Cars to Turkey

Passengers who want to travel with their car from Turkey to Greece or from Greece to Turkey must have, upon boarding control, the car license with their name on it and international car insurance that includes Turkey/Greece. If they do not have these two elements, they will not be able to travel with their car to Turkey/Greece.

Pets

If a passenger travels with a pet, this should be mentioned when issuing the ticket. Passengers are the sole responsible for the hygiene and the safety of their pets on board and also for any conduct of their pets towards other passengers.

On board

The passenger should be at the port at least 30 minutes before the departure time. If they have a car, they should be there at least one hour before.
Passengers should comply with the instructions of the captain, the crew, the Ministry of Merchandise Marine and the port authorities.
Passengers are responsible for their personal items while on board. The company is not responsible for any loss or damage of them. Valuable personal belongings can be given to officers for storage.

Passengers Ticket Conditions

Approved by the Hellenic Ministry of Mercantile Marine
The ticket is issued in the passengers name, is personal and non-transferable. It is valid only for the class and the trip for which it was issued.
The fare does not include catering.
Passengers should be at the embarkation area of the ship one (1) hour before departure. If the passenger is not in time for sailing, he/she is not entitled to a refund of the fare.
Children up to 4 years old travel free of charge and are not entitled to bed, while children over 4 and up to 10 years old pay a reduced fare and are entitled to bed.
The bearer of a full ticket is allowed to carry free of charge luggage up to 40 kilos or 1 cubic meter.
In case of loss of the ticket, it will not be replaced nor the fare will be refunded. The shipping company is not responsible for any damage or loss of the passengers luggage that is under the personal care of him/her during the trip.
Jewellery, money and valuable objects may be delivered to the ships accounting office for safekeeping.
The shipping company will not be responsible for any delay in sailing, deviation and not keeping normal route, due to bad weather conditions or orders of the Ministry of Mercantile Marine or the Harbor Authorities or due to force major.
It is forbidden to the passengers to carry explosives, inflammable, incendiary and dangerous in general materials.
The passengers are responsible for the observance of the Harbor, Sanitary and Custom regulations. The passengers should comply with the captains and the crew orders regarding the maintenance of order and the safety of the ship.
The passenger should address any complaint during the trip to the ships captain or first mate and after the arrival, to the shipping company or to the Harbor Authorities.
If for any reason the travel is cancelled due to the ships responsibility, the fare is refunded without any further obligation of the shipping company towards the passenger.
The shipping company has the right, after approval of the Ministry of Mercantile Marine, to replace the vessel for which the ticket was issued with another vessel.

Vehicle Transport receipt Conditions

Approved by the Hellenic Ministry of Mercantile Marine
The drivers are obligated to load and unload their vehicle.
The vehicles should be at the waiting for shipment area one (1) hour before departure and in any case on the time prescribed by the Port Regulation in force.
The driver is not entitled to refund of the fare if he is not in time for sailing, while if he states before sailing his intention not to ship his vehicle, he is entitled to a refund of half of the fare.
In case of loss of vehicle transport receipt, the fare is not refunded.
The vehicles passengers have to get out of them before their shipment aboard.
The passengers should carry with them objects that they need during the travel. After sailing the entrance to the vehicle station is forbidden.
The transportation of explosives, incendiary and dangerous in general materials is forbidden. The priority order is determined by the Port Regulations of each Harbor Authorities, where the vehicles are shipped.

 

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  • Offices

    Dodekanisos Seaways Central Office

    Australias Str, 3

    Post Code: 85100

    Fax: +30 22410 70591

    E-mail: info@12ne.gr

    Website: https://www.12ne.gr

    View on map

    AGATHONISI
    LEROS TRAVEL

    Agathonisi port, Port kiosk on Agathonisi port, Greece

    Post Code: 85003

    Phone: 0030 22470 23000

    ASTYPALEA
    ELEMENTI TRAVEL

    Astypalaia, Pera Gialos, over the beach, next to National Bank of Greece ATM , GREECE

    Post Code: 85900

    Phone: 0030 22430 59868

    Fax: 0030 22430 59868

    CHALKI
    ZIFOS TRAVEL

    Chalki, Port of Chalki, Greece

    Post Code: 85110

    Phone: 2246045028

    Fax: 2246045082

    FOURNI
    KARLA IRENE

    Fourni, Fourni, Greece

    Post Code: 83400

    Phone: 0030 22750 51481

    Fax: 0030 22750 51481

    IKARIA, AG.KIRIKOS
    IKARIADA TRAVEL -TSAKALOFAS EVAGELOS

    Ag. Kirikos, On the central square of Agios Kirikos, Greece

    Post Code: 83300

    Phone: 0030 22750 23322

    Fax: 0030 22750 23708

    IKARIA, EVDILOS
    IKARIADA TRAVEL

    Evdilos, Central Square of Evdilos, Greece

    Post Code: 83302

    Phone: 0030 22750 33008

    Fax: 0030 22750 33008

    KALYMNOS
    MAGKOU SINDAGGELOU NOMIKI

    Kalymnos, Enoria Christou, Greece

    Post Code: 85200

    Phone: 0030 22430 23700

    Fax: 0030 22430 23700

    MAGOS TOURS

    Kalymnos, Aghios Nikolaos, Greece

    Post Code: 85200

    Phone: 0030 22430 28777

    Fax: 0030 22430 22608

    KASTELORIZO
    PAPOUTSIS TRAVEL

    Kastelorizo, Megisti, Greece

    Post Code: 85111

    Phone: 0030 22460 70630

    Fax: 0030 22460 49286

    KOS, PORT
    EXAS TRAVEL SERVICE

    Kos, 10, Vas. Georgiou str, Kos 853 00, Greece

    Post Code: 85300

    Phone: 0030 22420 29900

    Fax: 0030 22420 24864

    EXAS TRAVEL SERVICE - PORT KIOSK

    KOS, Kos Port, Kos 853 00, Greece

    Post Code: 85300

    Phone: 0030 22420 49470

    Fax: 0030 22420 24864

    LEROS
    AEGEAN TRAVEL

    Leros, Lakki, Greece

    Post Code: 85400

    Phone: 0030 22470 26000

    Fax: 0030 22470 23364

    LEROS TRAVEL

    Leros, Lakki, Greece

    Post Code: 85400

    Phone: 0030 22470 24000

    Fax: 0030 22470 28023

    LIPSI
    AEGEAN TRAVEL

    Lipsi, Port of Lipsi, Greece

    Post Code: 85001

    Phone: 0030 22470 26700

    Fax: 0030 22470 23364

    NISYROS
    DIAKOMICHALIS TRAVEL

    Nisyros, Nisyros, Greece

    Post Code: 85303

    Phone: 0030 22420 31459

    Fax: 0030 22420 31527

    PATMOS
    APOLLON TRAVEL

    Patmos, Skala, Greece

    Post Code: 85500

    Phone: 0030 22470 31324

    Fax: 0030 22470 31819

    RHODES
    DODEKANISOS CENTRAL AGENCY RHODOS

    Rodos, Kolona Harbour, Greece

    Post Code: 85100

    Phone: 0030 22410 70590

    Fax: 0030 22410 70591

    SAMOS, PYTHAGORIO
    BY SHIP TRAVEL PORT KIOSK

    Pythagorio, Inside Pythagorio port, opposite the ferry departure point., Greece

    Post Code: 83103

    Phone: 0030 27302 22116

    Fax: 0030 22730 80447

    SAMOS, VATHI
    BY SHIP TRAVEL

    Samos, Themistokli Sofouli 5, Vathy, Greece

    Post Code: 83100

    Phone: 0030 22730 22118

    Fax: 0030 22730 80447

    SYMI, PORT
    SYMI TOURS TOURIST AND TRAVEL AGENCY

    Symi, Ypolohagou Menikidi, Paralia, Greece

    Post Code: 85600

    Phone: 0030 22460 71307

    Fax: 0030 22460 70011

    TILOS
    STEFANAKIS TRAVEL

    Tilos, Port of Tilos, Greece

    Post Code: 85002

    Phone: 0030 22460 44360

    Fax: 0030 22460 44315

    TURKEY, MARMARIS
    NICE TOURS

    Marmaris , Kiosk-desk on Marmaris Cruise port, Gunnucek Yolu Marmaris Limani, Turkey

    Post Code: 48700

    Phone: 0090 252 4129610

  • Policies

    Policy of the company

    Cancellation Policy

    In case the ticket is cancelled more than 7 full days prior to departure date, then it is 100% refunded.
    The ticket can be cancelled with 50% refund if it is cancelled from 7 days to 1 hour before the departure time.

    Open date tickets:

    Tickets can be converted to open dated up until 1 hour before the departure. Open date tickets are valid for one year from the initial travel date. Open date tickets are not valid for embarkation unless replaced by new tickets with the date of departure.
    If the fare of the new ticket is higher, passengers have to pay the difference. If the fare of the new ticket is lower, the difference in price is not refundable.
    Open date tickets and replaced tickets are subject to the cancellation policy of the initial ticket.

    Tickets

    The ticket is personal. It cannot be transmitted to another person or changed for another route.
    In case you lose your ticket, you have to issue a new one. The lost ticket is not refunded
    Children up to 5 years old do not pay a ticket fare, while children from 5 to 10 years old pay half of the ticket.
    If you have issued a whole ticket, you are allowed to carry a luggage of 40kg with you
    Open date tickets are valid for one year after their issue date. If the ticket fare has changed within this year, passengers must pay the difference. Passengers should communicate with their travel agent to make a reservation.

    Alteration of ship schedule

    The company is not responsible for any delay or cancellation of departure in case of bad weather conditions, force majeure and order of the Marine Merchandise Ministry or the Port Authorities. If the trip is cancelled by the Company, then the passenger is entitled to full refund of the ticket. The company has no other obligation to the passenger.
    The company has the right to change the trip schedule, after the passengers are notified and the Ministry of the Merchandise Marine approves this change.

    Traveling to Turkey

    Passengers traveling between Turkey and Greece will be requested to pay port taxes before their embarkation. The amount for the port taxes is 15.30€ per person.

    Cars to Turkey

    Passengers who want to travel with their car from Turkey to Greece or from Greece to Turkey must have, upon boarding control, the car license with their name on it and international car insurance that includes Turkey/Greece. If they do not have these two elements, they will not be able to travel with their car to Turkey/Greece.

    Pets

    If a passenger travels with a pet, this should be mentioned when issuing the ticket. Passengers are the sole responsible for the hygiene and the safety of their pets on board and also for any conduct of their pets towards other passengers.

    On board

    The passenger should be at the port at least 30 minutes before the departure time. If they have a car, they should be there at least one hour before.
    Passengers should comply with the instructions of the captain, the crew, the Ministry of Merchandise Marine and the port authorities.
    Passengers are responsible for their personal items while on board. The company is not responsible for any loss or damage of them. Valuable personal belongings can be given to officers for storage.

    Passengers Ticket Conditions

    Approved by the Hellenic Ministry of Mercantile Marine
    The ticket is issued in the passengers name, is personal and non-transferable. It is valid only for the class and the trip for which it was issued.
    The fare does not include catering.
    Passengers should be at the embarkation area of the ship one (1) hour before departure. If the passenger is not in time for sailing, he/she is not entitled to a refund of the fare.
    Children up to 4 years old travel free of charge and are not entitled to bed, while children over 4 and up to 10 years old pay a reduced fare and are entitled to bed.
    The bearer of a full ticket is allowed to carry free of charge luggage up to 40 kilos or 1 cubic meter.
    In case of loss of the ticket, it will not be replaced nor the fare will be refunded. The shipping company is not responsible for any damage or loss of the passengers luggage that is under the personal care of him/her during the trip.
    Jewellery, money and valuable objects may be delivered to the ships accounting office for safekeeping.
    The shipping company will not be responsible for any delay in sailing, deviation and not keeping normal route, due to bad weather conditions or orders of the Ministry of Mercantile Marine or the Harbor Authorities or due to force major.
    It is forbidden to the passengers to carry explosives, inflammable, incendiary and dangerous in general materials.
    The passengers are responsible for the observance of the Harbor, Sanitary and Custom regulations. The passengers should comply with the captains and the crew orders regarding the maintenance of order and the safety of the ship.
    The passenger should address any complaint during the trip to the ships captain or first mate and after the arrival, to the shipping company or to the Harbor Authorities.
    If for any reason the travel is cancelled due to the ships responsibility, the fare is refunded without any further obligation of the shipping company towards the passenger.
    The shipping company has the right, after approval of the Ministry of Mercantile Marine, to replace the vessel for which the ticket was issued with another vessel.

    Vehicle Transport receipt Conditions

    Approved by the Hellenic Ministry of Mercantile Marine
    The drivers are obligated to load and unload their vehicle.
    The vehicles should be at the waiting for shipment area one (1) hour before departure and in any case on the time prescribed by the Port Regulation in force.
    The driver is not entitled to refund of the fare if he is not in time for sailing, while if he states before sailing his intention not to ship his vehicle, he is entitled to a refund of half of the fare.
    In case of loss of vehicle transport receipt, the fare is not refunded.
    The vehicles passengers have to get out of them before their shipment aboard.
    The passengers should carry with them objects that they need during the travel. After sailing the entrance to the vehicle station is forbidden.
    The transportation of explosives, incendiary and dangerous in general materials is forbidden. The priority order is determined by the Port Regulations of each Harbor Authorities, where the vehicles are shipped.

Reviews

Dodekanissos Seaways is rated 4.2 stars based on 21 users reviews.
  • Catamaran to Patmos

    Great, efficient, comfortable and fast service.

  • Kos to Patmos

    Arrival and departure on time. Very comfortable. Little bar with some drinks and food, possibility to seat outside and enjoy nice coffee and a cigarette. In this world full of restrictions everywhere it's very refreshing. I would recommend to anyone and we will be definitely booking again, when in Greece.

  • Trip Kos-Lipsi-Patmos

    [Translated from French]
    We travelled with Dodekanysos seaways to and from Kos-Lipsi-Patmos, with very welcoming and professional staff, I had bought an icon in Patmos which the captain carefully protected for me by leaving it in the cabin.
    The catamaran is even faster than the normal ferries, but you need to have your head on straight to stay on deck and watch the sea.
    The only downside was that when we went to the port of Lipsi, we missed the ferry because we were waiting in the wrong place. The company provided us with new tickets for the next ferry and we made arrangements with a hostess whose French was impeccable. What's more, it's vacation time, so we were able to observe life on the island for a few extra hours.

  • Fast and comfortable

    [Translated from French]
    I used the company on 2 routes in the Dodecanese. The boat is fast and comfortable and fully booked in the middle of August. The restaurant service is practical and the staff is friendly.

  • Punctual and efficient

    [Translated from German]
    Went from Kos to Patmos and back with Dodekanisos Seaways and was very pleasantly surprised by the punctuality and efficiency. Loading and unloading is very quick. Suitcases are sorted by destination when boarding and are carefully lined up for removal at the port. Both crossings were on time to the minute. However, I learned that a strong wind can delay the crossing, because then the speed must be reduced, which is understandable. But then that is not the fault of the company, but due to the weather.
    Can only recommend Dodekanisos and would book it again at any time!

  • Good Service

    Very good service from the ferry company overall. I didn't have to queue long to get my pre booked tickets printed out however I do think a euro per ticket is a bit of a rip off just to print them out. Ferry was slightly late but not a problem. It says on the ticket you have an allocated seat number but it doesn't work like that. It is a free for all. Food and drink on board were fine and the toilets were very clean. The unloading and loading is super fast and well organised. No shade to be had at the terminal so it was a bit hot standing waiting for the boat.

  • Kos-Kalymnos

    Delay of 4 hours without any communication, no service in the harbour, unrespectfull staff in the harbour.

  • Not so good

    Ferry over an hour late. No one in the office knew about it.

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