Day Trip to Rhodes by Ferry

Boat & Sea

From April to October fast catamarans connect Fethiye harbour with Rhodes Town in about 1.5 hours, usually with a morning departure from Fethiye and an afternoon return, so a day trip is easy. In Rhodes you can walk the walls and lanes of the medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site built by the Knights of St John, visit the Palace of the Grand Master and the harbour of Mandraki. What you need depends on your passport: EU citizens need an ID card or passport; many other nationalities need a Schengen visa. Turkish citizens can use the visa-on-arrival programme for Rhodes and 11 other Greek islands (extended for 2026), arranged through the ferry agency in advance; it is valid only for that island. Foreign residents of Turkey should make sure their residence permit and Turkish re-entry are in order before leaving.

Key facts

  • Location: Fethiye ferry port (İskele)
  • Duration: About 1.5 hours each way; day trip or longer stay
  • Season: Fast catamarans run April – October; check winter sailings
  • Estimated cost: One-way roughly €40–55, return roughly €75 plus port tax – check the operator

Highlights

  • Greece in 90 minutes from Fethiye harbour
  • The medieval Old Town of Rhodes (UNESCO)
  • Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights
  • Visa on arrival for Turkish citizens on Rhodes

Frequently asked questions

How do I book Day Trip to Rhodes by Ferry?

Buy tickets from the ferry agencies at Fethiye harbour or online (operators and ferry booking sites list the current timetable). Arrive at the port at least an hour before departure for passport control; port tax may be charged separately.

Any local tips for Day Trip to Rhodes by Ferry?

Rhodes is on the same time as Turkey in summer but one hour behind in winter (late October – March) – check the boat times in local time so you don't miss the return. Euros are used in Rhodes. In rough weather sailings can be cancelled, so don't plan a flight right after the return.

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