Flying Dolphin Erato
Passenger hydrofoil ("flying dolphin") · operated by Aegean Flying Dolphins
The Sporades workhorse of the fleet, linking Volos with Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos at hydrofoil speed - the fast option when a conventional ferry would eat half your day.
On board the Flying Dolphin Erato
- Barnot on board
- À la carte restaurantnot on board
- Self-service restaurantnot on board
- Shopnot on board
- ATMnot on board
- Outside decknot on board
- Liftnot on board
- Pet cabinsnot on board
- Baby changingnot on board
Where you can sit
- Airline-type seatsNumbered indoor seating, single enclosed cabinreserved
Where is the Flying Dolphin Erato now?
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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 | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Length | 35 m |
| Beam | 6 m |
| Service speed | 31.4 knots |
Where the Flying Dolphin Erato sails
Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.
- Alonissos to Glossa58 sailings
- Alonissos to Skiathos58 sailings
- Alonissos to Skopelos58 sailings
- Alonissos to Volos58 sailings
- Glossa to Alonissos58 sailings
- Glossa to Skiathos58 sailings
- Glossa to Skopelos58 sailings
- Glossa to Volos58 sailings
- Skiathos to Alonissos58 sailings
- Skiathos to Glossa58 sailings
- Skiathos to Skopelos58 sailings
- Skiathos to Volos58 sailings
- Skopelos to Alonissos58 sailings
- Skopelos to Glossa58 sailings
- Skopelos to Skiathos58 sailings
- Skopelos to Volos58 sailings
- Volos to Alonissos58 sailings
- Volos to Glossa58 sailings
- Volos to Skiathos58 sailings
- Volos to Skopelos58 sailings
Usually works Volos-Skiathos-Skopelos-Alonissos.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Flying Dolphin Erato like?
The Sporades workhorse of the fleet, linking Volos with Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos at hydrofoil speed - the fast option when a conventional ferry would eat half your day. She is a passenger hydrofoil ("flying dolphin") built in 1991.
Who operates the Flying Dolphin Erato?
The Flying Dolphin Erato is operated by Aegean Flying Dolphins.
Does the Flying Dolphin Erato carry cars?
No. The Flying Dolphin Erato takes foot passengers only, so you cannot drive aboard.
How fast is the Flying Dolphin Erato?
She works at a service speed of 31.4 knots.
Which routes does the Flying Dolphin Erato sail?
Over the next 14 days the Flying Dolphin Erato is scheduled on Alonissos to Glossa, Alonissos to Skiathos, Alonissos to Skopelos and Alonissos to Volos, among 20 crossings in all.