Porto Heli – Hydra
Ferries to Saronic Islands
Porto Heli – Hydra
Ferries to Saronic Islands
The Porto Heli to Hydra ferry route is provided by 1 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Porto Heli to Hydra takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Porto Heli to Hydra ferry duration can range between 50 minutes and 1 hour and 20 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are 13 weekly sailings from Porto Heli to Hydra. Hellenic Seaways provide up to 13 sailings per week. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Porto Heli at approximately 05:50 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 20:20. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Porto Heli to Hydra is with Hellenic Seaways in 50 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Porto Heli to Hydra usually cost around $118.
There are currently no overnight ferries from Porto Heli to Hydra.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Porto Heli to Hydra. Please ensure that dogs remain on a leash throughout the journey. While smaller animals must be transported in a carrier.
The price of a ferry from Porto Heli to Hydra can vary between $26 and $204.30 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $121.60, prices can range from $26 and $204.30. All ferry prices can change from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees.
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Hydra ferry.
The best way to travel from Porto Heli to Hydra is by ferry.
With 2 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
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| Porto Heli - Hydra Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Hellenic Seaways | |
| Average Price | $107* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 9 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 20m | |
| First Ferry | 06:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 15:00 | |
| Distance | 18 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The town of Porto Heli, sometimes called Portocheli or Porto Cheli, is located in the south eastern part of Argolis in Greece. The town lies on the bay of the Argolic Gulf, around 6 km to the south of Kranidi and 40 km to the south east of Nafplio. Located around 6 km off the coast of Porto Heli is the island of Spetses. Visitors to the island's port will see many fishing boats and yachts using the harbour, especially during the summer. The town's beaches are mainly small secluded coves although there are two organised beaches. The town is a popular destination for families and is frequently visited by Athenians, many of whom have holiday homes there. The location is convenient for road trips to Ancient Epidaurus, Poros, Ermioni, Mycenae and Nafplion.
The Argolic Gulf is a gulf of the Aegean Sea off the east coast of the Peloponnese, Greece. It is about 50 km long and 30 km wide with its main port, Nafplio, located at its north western end. At the entrance to the gulf is the island Spetses. This gulf and its islands are sometimes combined with the Saronic Gulf and Saronic Islands, with the result called the Argo-Saronic Gulf and the Argo-Saronic Islands.
There are ferry connections from Portocheli to the islands of Spetses, Hydra and Poros, and to Ermioni and Piraeus.
Hydra is a Greek island that lies in the Saronic Gulf and is a popular destination for visiting Athenians for the weekend due to its proximity to the Greek capital. The island's main town, also called Hydra, is built on the slopes of a hill around the port and is an impressive site. Quite unique to Hydra is that all cars and other motor vehicles are prohibited throughout the island and therefore all journeys must be made on foot, by boat or by donkey. The island's beaches, which a very popular with visitors, are mainly small coves and have crystal clear waters and tend to be surrounded by green vegetation. Perhaps the best and prettiest beaches on the island are Agios Nikolaos, Bitsi, Vlichos and Kaminia.
ferry services using the island's port depart to Piraeus with a journey time of 1 hour by high speed ferry and 3 to 3 hours and 3 minutes by conventional ferry. Hydra is also connected to the other islands in the Saronic Gulf and also with Porto Cheli.
