Aero 5 Highspeed
High-speed passenger catamaran, no vehicles · operated by Hellenic Seaways
The newest addition to the Aero fleet, arriving in Piraeus in mid-2026 fresh from a career in China - one of the larger, faster boats in the lineup once she settles into a regular route.
Previously sailed as Yu Zhu Hu.
On board the Aero 5 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 5 Highspeed now?
Looking for her latest AIS position…
Positions by AIS from the University of the Aegean’s Aegean network. Coastline © OpenStreetMap contributors. Live positions are indicative and are not a navigational aid.
Specifications
| Built | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Length | 40.5 m |
| Beam | 10.8 m |
| Top speed | 32 knots |
Where the Aero 5 Highspeed sails
Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.
- Piraeus to Hydra77 sailings
- Hydra to Piraeus73 sailings
- Hydra to Spetses67 sailings
- Piraeus to Spetses67 sailings
- Poros to Piraeus67 sailings
- Spetses to Piraeus67 sailings
- Hydra to Poros63 sailings
- Piraeus to Poros63 sailings
- Poros to Hydra63 sailings
- Spetses to Hydra63 sailings
- Spetses to Poros57 sailings
- Poros to Spetses53 sailings
Usually works the Saronic Gulf, probably alongside Aero 4 on Poros-Hydra-Ermioni-Spetses/Porto Heli.
- No car deck - foot passengers only.
- So new to the fleet that her route pattern is still settling — check the current schedule rather than assuming she runs a fixed pattern.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Aero 5 Highspeed like?
The newest addition to the Aero fleet, arriving in Piraeus in mid-2026 fresh from a career in China - one of the larger, faster boats in the lineup once she settles into a regular route. She is a high-speed passenger catamaran, no vehicles built in 2018.
Who operates the Aero 5 Highspeed?
The Aero 5 Highspeed is operated by Hellenic Seaways, part of Attica Group.
Does the Aero 5 Highspeed carry cars?
No. The Aero 5 Highspeed takes foot passengers only, so you cannot drive aboard.
Does the Aero 5 Highspeed have Wi-Fi?
Yes, the Aero 5 Highspeed carries Wi-Fi aboard.
Which routes does the Aero 5 Highspeed sail?
Over the next 14 days the Aero 5 Highspeed is scheduled on Piraeus to Hydra, Hydra to Piraeus, Hydra to Spetses and Piraeus to Spetses, among 12 crossings in all.