GESTAŞ Deniz UlaşımSummary: Starting June 27, 2026, the crossing of 19–32 passenger buses and midibuses on the Geyikli–Bozcaada ferry route is prohibited throughout the summer season. Trailers, trucks, and heavy machinery are only permitted to cross on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; crossings are not allowed on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and special holidays. There are no restrictions for cars and passengers.
GESTAŞ Deniz Ulaşım announced this regulation affecting heavy vehicle, bus, and midibus users traveling to Bozcaada in accordance with the decision of the Bozcaada District Traffic Commission. Below, you can find details on which vehicles are permitted to cross on specific days and how to plan your trip.
Are buses and midibuses prohibited from crossing to Bozcaada?
Yes. The crossing of 19–32 passenger midibuses and buses on the Geyikli–Bozcaada route is prohibited throughout the summer season as of June 27, 2026. Tour buses and midibuses cannot cross to the island by vehicle during this period; local shuttle and public transportation options in Bozcaada should be utilized for island transportation.
On which days can trailers, trucks, and heavy machinery cross the Geyikli–Bozcaada route?
Heavy vehicles such as trailers, trucks, and heavy machinery can only cross on specific weekday schedules:
| Days | Heavy Vehicle (Trailer / Truck / Heavy Machinery) Crossing |
|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | Permitted ✓ |
| Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and special holidays | Prohibited ✕ |
Therefore, heavy vehicle shipments to Bozcaada must be planned for Monday–Thursday. Trailers, trucks, and heavy machinery cannot cross to the island on weekends (Friday–Sunday) and official/special holidays.
Are car and passenger crossings affected?
No. This regulation only applies to heavy vehicles, buses, and midibuses. There are no restrictions for cars, motorcycles, passenger vehicles, and foot passengers; passenger and car ferry services on the Geyikli–Bozcaada and Bozcaada–Geyikli routes continue normally.
How to get to Bozcaada by car?
The only way to reach Bozcaada is via the GESTAŞ ferry from Geyikli (Yükyeri) Pier to Bozcaada Pier. If you have a car, you can cross without being affected by this restriction; however, bus/midibus and heavy vehicle users must observe the rules above. For detailed transportation information, you can review our How to get to Bozcaada by ferry? guide, and for your island itinerary, check out our Bozcaada 3-day vacation plan article.
Current schedule and crossing information
For up-to-date information on cancellations, additional trips, and vehicle crossing rules, you can call the GESTAŞ Call Center at 444 0 752, or access the current schedules via the GESTAŞ official schedule page. For Bozcaada ferry times and prices, visit our Geyikli–Bozcaada route page, and for all GESTAŞ routes, explore our GESTAŞ Deniz Ulaşım page.