Ticket prices for the 2026 summer season on Mavi Transfer's direct Datça – Symi ferry route, starting June 1, 2026, are gradually being announced. The fare for the 45-minute catamaran journey is organized into four main categories: adult, child, round-trip, and group tickets.
2026 Summer Season Ticket Prices
According to the preliminary schedule announced by Mavi Transfer, the one-way ticket prices for the Datça – Symi route in the 2026 summer season are as follows:
- Adult one-way: 75 €
- Adult round-trip: 130 € (≈ 13% discount)
- Child (5–12 years) one-way: 50 €
- Infant (0–4 years): Free (without a seat)
- Seniors (65+): 65 € one-way (ID required)
- Student (international): 60 € (ISIC card required)
Prices are per passenger and include one-way luggage. The Turkish Lira equivalent is calculated based on the Central Bank's selling exchange rate on the date of travel.
Are Vehicles Allowed?
The Datça – Symi route is for passengers only. Transporting cars, motorcycles, or bicycles on this route is not possible. Scooter and mountain bike rental services are widely available on the island, and scooters can be rented in the center of Yialos (the port) for a daily rate of 4–6 €.
Early Booking and Group Discounts
Mavi Transfer offers two advantageous fare options for the 2026 season:
- Early booking (30 days in advance): A 15% discount on all ticket categories.
- Group tickets (10+ people): A 10 € discount per person and special departure time flexibility.
- Weekday fare (Monday-Thursday): An additional 5% discount (excluding summer season weekends).
Discount combinations cannot be applied; the single most advantageous option is calculated automatically.
Luggage Allowance
Each passenger is entitled to 1 suitcase (max. 23 kg) and 1 piece of hand luggage (max. 7 kg) free of charge. Extra luggage is charged at 15 € per piece. Dogs and cats can be transported in a special carrier for 25 €; a health certificate and vaccination card are mandatory.
Cancellation and Modification Policy
- Cancellation 72+ hours before departure: 100% refund.
- 24–72 hours before departure: 50% refund or free date change.
- Less than 24 hours: No refund; the ticket can be transferred to another date within the season (1 time, 25 € modification fee).
Payment Options
Visa, MasterCard, Amex, and Troy card payments are accepted via the Mavi Transfer website. Cash payments in Euros or Turkish Lira are possible at the Datça pier ticket office. No online transaction fees are applied.
Comparison: Other Datça – Greece Routes
A 2026 season price comparison with other ferry services from Datça to the Greek islands:
- Datça – Symi (Mavi Transfer): 75 € one-way, 45 mins, direct ✅
- Bodrum – Kos: 35 € one-way, 20 mins (connecting to Symi via Kos)
- Bodrum – Rhodes – Symi: 95 € + 25 € transfer (total ~120 €, 4–5 hours)
For those who want to reach Symi in a single trip, the Datça route is the fastest and most economical option.
Ticket Booking
For a detailed ticket purchasing guide, you can review our How to buy a Datça – Symi ferry ticket? page, and for visa and passport requirements, check our Symi island visa information guide.
Phone: +90 252 275 02 04
Web: www.mavitransfer.com