Waterfalls · a high mountain · ancient mysteries
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Samothraki is a green, mountainous island in the northern Aegean. The Winged Victory now in the Louvre was found at its Sanctuary of the Great Gods, and its rivers form waterfalls and pools. Mount Saos, more than 1,600 metres high, rises straight from the sea, with plane trees, streams and natural pools called vathres. It suits walkers and campers more than beach holidays.
Ferries from Alexandroupoli take from 1h 45m, from €9 for one adult, one way. You can also sail to Limnos, Agios Efstratios.
The port, with shops and buses.
Green and near the waterfalls and hot springs.
Real sailings from our booking engine on sample dates in winter and summer. Samothraki is linked with Alexandroupoli, Limnos, Agios Efstratios.
| From | Companies | Fastest | Fares from | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandroupoli | Fast Ferries | 1h 45m | €9 | Autumn & winter; check summer |
| Limnos | Fast Ferries | 2h 45m | €11 | Autumn & winter; check summer |
| Agios Efstratios | Fast Ferries | 4h 20m | €14.20 | Autumn & winter; check summer |
Children travel at reduced fares. ISIC student card holders get reduced fares on some companies. See all discounts. For a group booking, ask us for a quote.
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Fares from our booking engine on sample dates; search your date.
Ferries arrive at Kamariotissa, on the west coast.
Ferries to the North Aegean often leave from gate E1, at the far end of the port from the metro; Blue Star shows your gate when you check in. Allow extra time to get there.
The Blue Star ferries usually leave in the evening and sail through the night: book a cabin for a bed and your own bathroom.
Chios, Lesvos, Samos, Ikaria and Limnos have airports; many travellers fly one way and sail the other, and hop by boat.
Buses leave from Kamariotissa, right at the port.
A car or scooter helps; in summer the buses reach the main villages.
Samothraki has no airport; ferries leave from Alexandroupoli.
June to September. Ferries get busy in August.
Ferries leave from Alexandroupoli, in Thrace.
Taking a camper, motorhome, van or your boat on a trailer to Samothraki? Big vehicles need a little more planning on Greek ferries. Here is what to know, for holidays and for business.
Give the exact length and height of your camper, van or car with caravan, including bike racks, roof boxes and tow bars. The ferry fare and deck space depend on them, and a vehicle bigger than booked may be refused or charged extra at the port.
Vehicles running on LPG or other gas, and hybrid or electric vehicles, must be declared when you book. Gas tanks may be filled to no more than 50% and EV batteries charged to no more than 40%. Make sure gas bottles are turned off before boarding.
Be at the port at least 1 hour before departure. Large vehicles are loaded in the order set by the port authority, so arriving early helps. Book well ahead in July and August: garage space for big vehicles runs out first.
Only the driver stays with the vehicle to drive it on and off; everyone else boards on foot. Nobody may stay in the vehicle during the crossing, so take what you need for the trip with you.
Taking your own boat? We also book ferry tickets for a car towing a boat trailer. Give the total length of car, trailer and boat together, and the height of the boat on the trailer, including any mast, frame or outboard engine.
Vans carrying goods, tools or equipment for work may be booked as commercial vehicles, with a different fare and different paperwork from a private car. Tell us what the vehicle carries and its weight.
Several vehicles and drivers on the same sailing, or regular crossings for a project? We book them together so your team travels on the same ship.
Length, height and weight decide the category. Include racks, ladders and trailers, and tell us if anything is loaded on the roof.
Commercial vehicles may need to be at the port earlier than cars. We confirm the exact check-in time and gate for your sailing.
Travelling for work? We issue an invoice in your company’s name. Send us the company name, address and VAT number with your quote request.
The ancient site where the Winged Victory was found.
A river walk to waterfalls and rock pools.
The hill village below a Genoese tower.
The main sandy beach, in the south.
A green village with hot springs.
A waterfall and pool, one of many on the north side.
A hard climb with great views over the northern Aegean.
A remote beach reached by boat in summer.
Quiet tavernas in Therma and in the Chora.
Ferries from Alexandroupoli take from 1h 45m. You can also sail from Limnos, Agios Efstratios.
From €9 for one adult, one way from Alexandroupoli, on our sample dates. Fares change with the date and the ship.
Ferries arrive at Kamariotissa, on the west coast.
Samothraki has no airport; ferries leave from Alexandroupoli.
Yes, on the conventional ferries. Get a vehicle quote.
By ferry from Alexandroupoli, and from Limnos on some days.
For the Winged Victory, the Sanctuary of the Great Gods and its waterfalls.
Limnos (from 2h 45m), Agios Efstratios (from 4h 20m).
Yes. Search your date above and pay online, or message our team on WhatsApp, Viber or email.
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