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 crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.
- Piraeus to Hydra75 sailings
- Piraeus to Poros75 sailings
- Poros to Hydra75 sailings
- Hydra to Piraeus71 sailings
- Spetses to Piraeus71 sailings
- Hydra to Spetses70 sailings
- Piraeus to Spetses70 sailings
- Poros to Spetses70 sailings
- Spetses to Hydra66 sailings
- Hydra to Poros62 sailings
- Poros to Piraeus62 sailings
- Ermioni to Hydra57 sailings
- Ermioni to Piraeus57 sailings
- Ermioni to Poros57 sailings
- Spetses to Ermioni57 sailings
- Spetses to Poros57 sailings
- Ermioni to Spetses56 sailings
- Hydra to Ermioni56 sailings
- Piraeus to Ermioni56 sailings
- Poros to Ermioni56 sailings
- Porto Heli to Ermioni34 sailings
- Porto Heli to Hydra34 sailings
- Porto Heli to Piraeus34 sailings
- Porto Heli to Poros34 sailings
and 6 more crossings over the same period.
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?
Over the next 14 days the Aero 4 Highspeed is scheduled on Piraeus to Hydra, Piraeus to Poros, Poros to Hydra and Hydra to Piraeus, among 30 crossings in all.