Regional operators
A.N.E. Kalymnou
A.N.E. Kalymnou (Anonymous Maritime Company of Kalymnos) is a Greek shipping company established around 1990 in Kalymnos, with headquarters in Agios Nikolaos. Operating in the Dodecanese for around 35 years, A.N.E. Kalymnou serves Kalymnos and the surrounding small islands with a fleet of two to three vessels covering routes to Kos, Astypalea, Samos, Leros, Lipsi, Patmos, Arki and Agathonisi.
Key facts
- Company type
- Greek shipping company (Kalymnos Maritime Co)
- Founded
- Around 1990 (35+ years of operation)
- Headquarters
- Agios Nikolaos, Kalymnos, Greece
- Fleet
- Nissos Kalymnos / Island Kalymnos (1988, conventional Ro-Pax with vehicle deck), Kalymnos Dolphin (foot-passenger only)
- Service area
- Dodecanese, Kalymnos, Kos, Astypalea, Samos and small islands
- Operating season
- Mainly March to October
- Free luggage
- 40 kg per passenger
Top A.N.E. Kalymnou routes on SimpleFerry
- Kalymnos → Mastichari (Kos), daily, foot passengers (Kalymnos Dolphin)
- Kalymnos → Astypalea, 3 sailings/week
- Kalymnos → Pythagorion (Samos) via Leros, Lipsi, Patmos, Arki, Agathonisi, 4 sailings/week
- Astypalea → Kalymnos (return)
- Samos → Kalymnos (return via small islands)
Fleet and onboard experience
Nissos Kalymnos (also known as Island Kalymnos) is the larger conventional ferry, built in 1988. It accepts cars, motorhomes, motorcycles and pets in onboard kennels. The garage and pet kennels make it the only practical year-round option for travelling with a vehicle to Astypalea or to the small Patmos-Leros-Lipsi cluster. Kalymnos Dolphin is a smaller foot-passenger-only vessel running shuttle service between Kalymnos and Mastichari (Kos). Onboard, both vessels offer indoor seating with airline-style seats, an outdoor deck and a basic cafe-bar serving snacks and drinks. Crossings range from 30 minutes (Kalymnos-Mastichari) to 6+ hours (Kalymnos-Samos via small islands).
Booking, check-in and luggage on SimpleFerry
A.N.E. Kalymnou tickets booked through SimpleFerry are issued by booking reference. Most routes operate from March to October only, winter service is reduced. Free luggage allowance is 40 kg per passenger. Vehicle bookings include the driver as a foot-passenger ticket; additional passengers in the car book separately.
Pet policy
Pets are accepted on the outside deck only on a leash or in a carrier, with valid health booklet. Pets are not allowed in the indoor passenger lounges.
Frequently asked questions
Is A.N.E. Kalymnou the same as ANEM Ferries?
No. A.N.E. Kalymnou is based in Kalymnos and runs the Kalymnos-Astypalea-Samos network. ANEM Ferries is based in Mastichari (Kos) and runs the Mastichari-Kalymnos crossing. They are separate companies that share part of the same route.
Can I take a car to Astypalea?
Yes, on Nissos Kalymnos. The Kalymnos-Astypalea car ferry runs three times a week. Astypalea has very few year-round car-ferry options, so this is the main service.
Does the route to Samos stops at small islands?
Yes. The Kalymnos-Pythagorio crossing stops at Leros, Lipsi, Patmos, Arki and Agathonisi on the way, providing essential lifeline service to all of these islands.
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