Regional operators
Makri Travel
Makri Travel is a Greek high-speed ferry operator founded in 2018 and headquartered in Rhodes. The company specialises in cross-border crossings between the Dodecanese and Northeast Aegean islands of Greece and the western coast of Turkey, with a fleet of catamarans that complete most crossings in under 90 minutes.
Key facts
- Company type
- Greek high-speed ferry operator
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Rhodes, Greece
- Fleet
- 5 to 8 high-speed catamarans (Sea Star Makri, Sea Star Samos, Sea Star Lindos, Sea Star Rhodes, Sea Star Tilos, Sea Star Kos, Sea Star Bodrum)
- Service area
- Greece-Turkey corridor across the Aegean
- Vehicles
- Not carried (foot passengers only)
- E-tickets
- Available; web check-in supported
- Children
- 0-5 free, 5-10 50% off, under-12 50%
Top Makri Travel routes on SimpleFerry
- Rhodes → Fethiye (Turkey)
- Kos → Bodrum (Turkey)
- Chios → Cesme (Turkey)
- Samos (Vathy) → Kusadasi (Turkey)
- Samos (Pythagorio) → Kusadasi
- Mykonos → Bodrum (seasonal)
- Mykonos → Cesme (seasonal)
Fleet and onboard experience
The Sea Star fleet is built around modern catamarans (Sea Star Makri, Sea Star Samos, Sea Star Lindos, Sea Star Rhodes, Sea Star Tilos, Sea Star Kos, Sea Star Bodrum). Sources differ on exact fleet size, Direct Ferries lists 7, Ferryhopper 5, Ferries-Greece 8. Onboard amenities are sized to the short cross-border crossings (typically 1 to 2 hours): indoor seating, an outdoor deck, snack bar service and toilets. There are no cabins or vehicle decks. Crossings cover the four main Greek-Turkish ferry pairs: Rhodes-Fethiye, Kos-Bodrum, Chios-Cesme and Samos-Kusadasi. The Mykonos-Turkey routes operate as summer seasonal services.
Booking, check-in and luggage on SimpleFerry
Makri Travel tickets booked through SimpleFerry are issued as e-tickets. International crossings require boarding 60 to 90 minutes before departure for passport and customs control on both sides. Greek and Turkish nationals and most EU travellers can use a passport or national ID for these crossings. Travellers from other countries should check Turkish e-Visa rules before booking. Pets travel free with a valid health booklet on most Makri Travel crossings.
Pet policy
Pets are allowed on Makri Travel crossings free of charge, provided they have a valid pet passport and health booklet.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take a car between Greece and Turkey?
Not on Makri Travel, the entire fleet is foot-passenger only. Travellers with vehicles need a different operator (such as a Ro-Pax service from Greece via Italy or a different company on the Greece-Turkey corridor).
Do I need a visa for Turkey?
Most EU travellers do not need a visa for short stays in Turkey. Other nationalities should check Turkey e-Visa requirements before booking.
Which is the fastest crossing?
Kos-Bodrum is one of the shortest at around 30 minutes. Rhodes-Fethiye takes around 90 minutes.
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