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Kalymnos
Patmos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Popular Ferry Operators for Kalymnos - Patmos
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The Kalymnos Patmos ferry route connects Dodecanese Islands with Dodecanese Islands and is currently operated by 2 ferry companies. The Blue Star Ferries service runs up to 4 times per week with a sailing duration of around 2 hours 5 minutes while the Dodekanisos Seaways service runs up to 7 times per week with a duration from 1 hour 30 minutes.
So that’s a combined 11 sailings on offer per week on the Kalymnos Patmos route between Dodecanese Islands and Dodecanese Islands. Compare now and get the best fare at the time that you want to travel.
Forming part of the Dodecanese group of islands, the Greek island of Kalymnos lies in the south east Aegean Sea, to the west of the Bodrum Peninsular between the Greek islands of Kos and Leros. Kos is around 12 km to the south of Kalymnos and Leros is around 2 km to the north. After the islands of Kos and Rhodes, Kalymnos is the third most populous island in the Dodecanese and is known for its affluent population.
The island's terrain is characterised by many mountains and a coastline littered with sheltered coves which make it the perfect destination for a sailing holiday. The island has also been referred to as the "Sponge divers island" because sponge diving has taken place in the islands crystal clear waters for many years. The trade in sponges has brought a significant amount of wealth to the island and has made it famous throughout the Mediterranean.
The island's capital is called Pothia and is also home to the island's port. It is a colourful town that is spread out over the foot and slopes of two hills and the valley between them. There are regular ferry services to Piraeus, Rhodes, Samos and to the other islands in the Dodecanese and the Cyclades.
The Greek island of Patmos is one of the Dodecanese group of islands and lies in the Aegean Sea, just off the west coast of Turkey. Skala is the port town on the island and is also the location of many of the most popular attractions. To the north of Skala is Meloi Beach with is picturesque and is shaded by trees. In the village of Hora there is the Monastery of St. John which is a popular site as is the Cave of Apocalypse which is thought to have been the sacred cave where Saint Ioannis heard the voice of God and wrote the Apocalypse. In the cave visitors are able to see the cross that was engraved by Saint Ioannis along with three small cracks in the rock through which the voice of God came, symbolising the Holy Trinity. The island is also mentioned in the Book of Revelation in the Bible where it states that its author, John, was on Patmos when he was given (and recorded) a vision from Jesus.
Timetables between 2024-04-15 and 2024-04-21
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
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| Dodekanisos Seaways | 10:50 | 12:25 | 1 hour 35 minutes | Fri |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | 11:05 | 12:45 | 1 hour 40 minutes | Sat, Sun |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | 11:10 | 13:00 | 1 hour 50 minutes | Tue |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | 11:20 | 13:10 | 1 hour 50 minutes | Mon, Thu |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | 13:30 | 15:05 | 1 hour 35 minutes | Mon, Sat |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | 16:20 | 17:55 | 1 hour 35 minutes | Sun |
| Blue Star Ferries | 21:35 | 23:55 | 2 hours 20 minutes | Mon, Fri |
| Blue Star Ferries | 22:00 | 00:55 | 2 hours 55 minutes | Thu |
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