Turkey
Datca to Symi Ferry
Schedule, crossing time & sailings for 2026
Departs
Datca
Mugla
Arrives
Symi
Dodecanese
Mavi TransferAt a glance
The Datca to Symi ferry takes about 1h, with 2 listed sailings between 09:30 and 10:00. It is operated by Mavi Transfer. Fares start from €175.
- First sailing
- 09:30
- Last sailing
- 10:00
- Sailings listed
- 2
- Crossing
- 1h
Datca to Symi ferry timetable
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30 | 10:15 | — | Mavi TransferMavi Transfer Katamaran | Mon, Thu |
| 10:00 | 10:45 | — | Mavi TransferMavi Transfer Katamaran | Tue, Fri |
Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.
About the Datca – Symi crossing
This crossing is not a scheduled ferry line. Mavi Transfer runs it as an organised trip on boutique boats taking 8 to 12 passengers, and you buy a package rather than a single ticket. The sea passage from Datça to Symi takes about an hour.
Departure days and times
Two day-trip departures, Monday and Thursday, meeting at Datça harbour at 09.30. Two overnight programmes leave at 10.00 — Tuesday for one night, Friday for two. Outside those days there is no crossing on this route.
What it costs
A day trip is €175 per person with everything included; the one-night package is €225 per person and the two-night €350. Sleeping ashore rather than aboard adds €50. Booking requests must be in at least five days ahead, and the deposit is only requested after approval.
The document rule that catches people out
There is no visa on arrival. Turkish travellers need a green passport or a valid Schengen visa; EU citizens need neither. An EU residence permit also works. The Turkish exit levy is the passenger's responsibility. If you are counting on buying a visa at the quay, as you can on some Turkey–Greece routes, this is not one of them.
Getting to Datça
Datça is at the end of the Reşadiye peninsula: roughly two hours by road from Dalaman airport, longer from Bodrum, on a slow and scenic road. The same company runs the airport transfers, so both halves are usually arranged together.
Your destination
About Symi
Every morning in season, excursion boats leave Rhodes Town for Symi at half past eight and bring everyone back by seven. For those hours the harbour at Gialos is full. What almost nobody does is stay — and Gialos, a neoclassical amphitheatre of ochre and white houses stacked around the water, is a different place once the day boats have gone.
Full Symi travel guideVehicles, pets & onboard
- Boutique boats for 8–12 passengers
- Day trips and one- or two-night packages
- Swimming stops in quiet bays on overnight returns
- Airport and VIP road transfers
- Private double cabin for guests sleeping aboard
Onboard facilities and vehicle, pet and luggage policies vary by operator and vessel; confirm details with the operator before booking.
Ships on the Datca – Symi route
Mavi Transfer Katamaran works this crossing on all 2 listed sailings.
Mavi Transfer Katamaran
Mavi Transfer
2 sailings on this route
Getting to & from the ports
Frequently asked questions
Who operates the service?
Mavi Transfer runs this crossing.
How many sailings run each day?
2 sailings a day, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri.
Is there a ferry back from Symi?
Yes — see the Symi to Datca ferry for the return schedule.
When's the last ferry of the day?
The last sailing leaves at 10:00.
How long is the ferry ride?
Around 45m, depending on sea conditions.
On which days does the ferry operate?
It runs Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri.
Is this an international ferry route?
Yes, it connects Turkey and Greece.
How much does a ticket cost?
Fares start from around €175. Prices vary by operator, season, cabin and whether you take a vehicle.
Can I do this as a day trip?
A day trip is often possible: with a crossing of about 1h and several sailings a day (first 09:30, last 10:00), you can return the same day. Always check the return timetable before you go.
Does the ferry run all year?
Sailings operate on selected days, and frequency can change between the summer and winter seasons. The timetable above shows the latest published departures — confirm with the operator for off-season dates.
Can I take a car on this ferry?
Mavi Transfer does not list vehicle space on this service — plan to travel as a foot passenger. If you need to bring a car, check with the operator for alternative crossings.
Can I take a pet on this ferry?
Most ferry operators allow pets on this route, usually in a carrier, on deck or in designated pet areas or cabins, and registered assistance dogs travel free. Rules and any fees vary by operator and vessel — check with Mavi Transfer, so declare your pet when booking.
Sharing a stop
Crossings calling at Datca or Symi
Nearby links that share a quay with this one.
Timetable valid Jun 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated July 24, 2026.
Operated by
Fares from
€175
Lowest published one-way fare. Final price varies by operator, date and vehicle.
Ports on this route
Datca on the map
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