Smaller & seasonal operators
Meander Travel
Meander Travel is a Turkish-Greek ferry operator running passenger services between the eastern Aegean island of Chios and Cesme on the Turkish coast, plus selected Chios-Oinousses inter-island sailings. The operator caters to short-stay travellers, day-trippers and locals making the cross-border crossing.
Key facts
- Company type
- Turkish-Greek passenger ferry operator
- Operating area
- Chios (Greece) and Cesme (Turkey); Chios-Oinousses
- Crossing time
- Around 30 to 45 minutes (Chios-Cesme)
- Vehicles
- Limited (route-dependent)
- Co-operation
- Co-listed with Makri Travel on Chios-Oinousses
Top Meander Travel routes on SimpleFerry
- Chios → Cesme (Turkey)
- Cesme → Chios
- Chios → Oinousses (selected sailings, with Makri Travel)
Fleet and onboard experience
Meander Travel operates small passenger vessels on the cross-border Chios-Cesme line, with deck seating and basic indoor lounges. The crossing is short, around 30 to 45 minutes, so onboard amenities are minimal. Chios-Oinousses sailings use small ROPAX vessels appropriate for short Eastern Aegean hops.
Booking, check-in and luggage on SimpleFerry
SimpleFerry issues a booking confirmation. For cross-border Chios-Cesme crossings passengers should be at the port 1 hour before departure with a valid passport (Turkish visa where applicable). Customs and police checks are mandatory for the Chios-Cesme leg.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Chios-Cesme is a cross-border crossing between Greece and Turkey; check Turkish entry requirements before booking.
Are vehicles carried?
Vehicle availability is route-dependent; foot passengers are the main market.
Book Meander Travel ferries
Ready to travel with Meander Travel? Search routes and compare prices on SimpleFerry.