Vathi – Karlovassi
Ferries to Samos
Vathi – Karlovassi
Ferries to Samos
Depending on the season their are about 2 weekly sailings between Vathi and Karlovassi. Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Vathi to Karlovassi. Vathi Karlovassi ferries cost between $16 and $50, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Vathi Karlovassi ferry typically departs Vathi at about 03:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 17:10.
Ferries from Vathi to Karlovassi sail in around 40 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 2 weekly sailings from Vathi to Karlovassi provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Vathi to Karlovassi typically range between $16* and $50*. On average the Vathi Karlovassi ferry is $50*. The cheapest Vathi Karlovassi ferry prices start from $16*. The average price for a foot passenger is $50*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Vathi to Karlovassi is approximately 20 miles (32km) or 17 nautical miles.
Yes, Vathi Karlovassi ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries between Vathi and Karlovassi. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Vathi and Karlovassi use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries allow foot passengers on Vathi Karlovassi ferries.
Blue Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Vathi to Karlovassi. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Vathi - Karlovassi Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Hellenic Seaways | |
| Average Price | A$37* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 40m | |
| First Ferry | 03:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 17:10 | |
| Distance | 17 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-08-12.
The town of Vathi is located on the Greek island of Samos, which lies in the north Aegean Sea, and is the island's largest town and capital. The town was built around a large bay and is full of Aegean colour and atmosphere which is just as well as tourism is the town's main source of income. The town is also home to one of three ports on the island and is located in the centre of the eastern part of the bay which is also called Vathi. Limin Vatheos or Kato Vathi, as the locals call it, is the most lively place on the island, especially during the summer tourist season. There have been many archaeological finds on the island that bear testament to the island's past. Popular with tourists is the historic church of Agios Spyridon, the building that housed the Parliament, the Town Hall and the Archaeological and the Byzantine Museum which are all evidence of the historic past of the island.
From the town's port, ferry services operate to the Greek mainland and to many other Greek islands with conventional and high speed ferries. Destinations include Piraeus, Icaria, Chios, Mytiline, the Cyclades, the islands of the North Aegean and the Dodecanese Islands.
The tourist resort and port of Karlovassi is one of the most popular towns on the Greek island of Samos which lies in the north Aegean Sea. The island has a rich history and was home to the mathematician, Pythagoras, the astronomer Aristarchus and the philosopher Epicurus. The town is an important trading hub for the Aegean region and was home to a significant naval fleet in ancient history.
The town is in the north of the island and up until the 20th century it was perhaps best known for its tobacco manufacturing and tannery. A popular attraction in the town is the Tannery Museum which shows the town's long history in tannery which stretches back to ancient times. On display in the museum are tools and methods of leather processing and also the locations of the many tanneries that were located on Samos during the 20th century. There are some fine examples of neoclassical mansions in the town which can be seen alongside the remains of large stone factories at the "Ormos" seaside.
Ferries operating from the town's port depart to Piraeus, Chios, Fournoi, Agios Kirikos, Evdilos, Syros and Kavala.
