Aero 4 Highspeed
High-speed passenger catamaran, no vehicles · operated by Hellenic Seaways
A newer, larger addition to the Aero fleet - bought in from a Chinese fast-ferry operator and renamed in 2026 - carrying more passengers than her smaller Aero 1-3 sisters on the longer Saronic run out to Porto Heli.
Previously sailed as Mei Zhu Hu.
On board the Aero 4 Highspeed
- Bar
- À la carte restaurantnot on board
- Self-service restaurantnot on board
- Snack bar / café
- Shopnot on board
- Wi-Fi
- Outside decknot on board
- Pet cabinsnot on board
Where you can sit
- Aircraft-type seatsNumbered indoor seating, no outside deckreserved
Where is the Aero 4 Highspeed now?
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Specifications
| Built | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Builder | Brødrene Aa |
| Built in | Norway |
| Length | 40.5 m |
| Beam | 10.8 m |
| Top speed | 35 knots |
Where the Aero 4 Highspeed sails
Scheduled sailings on each route in the published timetable, busiest first.
- Hydra to Piraeus408 sailings
- Piraeus to Hydra407 sailings
- Piraeus to Spetses390 sailings
- Spetses to Hydra390 sailings
- Spetses to Piraeus390 sailings
- Hydra to Spetses389 sailings
- Piraeus to Poros301 sailings
- Poros to Hydra301 sailings
- Hydra to Poros293 sailings
- Poros to Piraeus293 sailings
- Poros to Spetses283 sailings
- Spetses to Poros275 sailings
- Ermioni to Hydra57 sailings
- Ermioni to Piraeus57 sailings
- Ermioni to Poros57 sailings
- Ermioni to Spetses57 sailings
- Hydra to Ermioni57 sailings
- Piraeus to Ermioni57 sailings
- Poros to Ermioni57 sailings
- Spetses to Ermioni57 sailings
- Hydra to Porto Heli38 sailings
- Piraeus to Porto Heli38 sailings
- Porto Heli to Hydra38 sailings
- Porto Heli to Piraeus38 sailings
and 6 more routes in the same timetable.
Usually works Piraeus–Poros–Hydra–Ermioni–Spetses, evening sailings extended to Porto Heli (Saronic Gulf).
- No car deck - foot passengers only.
- Replaced the older Flying Cat 4 on this route in June 2026, so schedules/routes may still be settling in.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Aero 4 Highspeed like?
A newer, larger addition to the Aero fleet - bought in from a Chinese fast-ferry operator and renamed in 2026 - carrying more passengers than her smaller Aero 1-3 sisters on the longer Saronic run out to Porto Heli. She is a high-speed passenger catamaran, no vehicles built in 2017.
Who operates the Aero 4 Highspeed?
The Aero 4 Highspeed is operated by Hellenic Seaways, part of Attica Group.
Does the Aero 4 Highspeed carry cars?
No. The Aero 4 Highspeed takes foot passengers only, so you cannot drive aboard.
Does the Aero 4 Highspeed have Wi-Fi?
Yes, the Aero 4 Highspeed carries Wi-Fi aboard.
Which routes does the Aero 4 Highspeed sail?
In the published timetable the Aero 4 Highspeed is scheduled on Hydra to Piraeus, Piraeus to Hydra, Piraeus to Spetses and Spetses to Hydra, among 30 routes in all.