Sailings 3-4 times/week · Blue Star Ferries
Frequency
3-4 times/week
Ferry companies
Blue Star Ferries
The Rhodes to Patmos ferry connection runs 3-4 times/week, operated by Blue Star Ferries. Schedules change between seasons — summer brings more departures, while winter timetables are thinner. Compare live schedules and prices for your dates and book your e-ticket online before you travel, especially in July and August.
Patmos, known as the 'Jerusalem of the Aegean,' is a sacred island where St. John wrote the Book of Revelation, combining spirituality with natural beauty.
The port is in Skala, the main town of Patmos
Ferries from Rhodes to Patmos run 3-4 times/week. Frequencies rise in summer and around Greek holidays and drop in winter, so always check live schedules for your travel dates.
The route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Vessel types, journey times and comfort levels vary by operator and season.
Compare live schedules and prices and book e-tickets online through our partner Ferryhopper. Book well ahead for July, August and holiday weekends — especially around August 15.
Yes. In strong winds high-speed sailings are cancelled first, and port authorities usually ban all departures at 8 Beaufort. Check the live wind and sailing-ban risk for Rhodes and Patmos on our ferry weather page before you travel; if your sailing is cancelled you are entitled to a refund or the next available departure.
See live schedules and prices for Rhodes – Patmos and book e-tickets with our partner Ferryhopper.
See Schedules & BookLive wind in Beaufort and sailing-ban risk, updated every 30 minutes.