Ferry from Hydra to Poros

Hydra and Poros sit close together in the Saronic Gulf, and the crossing between them is one of the shortest island hops in Greece. Hydra's harbour is the town itself: a horseshoe of stone quays with no cars on the island, so you step off the boat straight into the waterfront cafes and alleyways. Poros is barely separated from the Peloponnese mainland by a narrow channel, and its own harbour sits right below the town centre, an easy walk from the shops and hotels. Because the route stays inside the gulf rather than crossing open sea, it is a sheltered run that rarely gets rough, which makes it a comfortable option even for travellers who find longer Aegean crossings unsettling.

Both operators run the route with a mix of conventional ferries and faster boats, so timings shift a little through the year -- check the schedule box above for the latest confirmed dates and departure times. In high season there are multiple sailings most days, easily enough to treat Hydra and Poros as a single day out from each other, while outside the main summer months the timetable thins but service continues. It suits day-trippers island-hopping around the Saronic Gulf as much as anyone based on one island who fancies lunch on the other.

Hydra to Poros Ferry Fares

Weekly Hydra to Poros Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

Hiring a car

Do you need a car on Poros?

Not really. Poros is small, about 7 by 4 miles, and cars are banned from the tiny town centre in summer, so everyone parks near the port and walks. Scooters are cheap and cover the rest of the island easily, and small boats run constantly from the port to the beaches. Car hire does exist if you'd rather have four wheels; check current listings at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Hydra to Poros between 16 October 2026 and 29 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Hydra to Poros ferry

• Where a route has both a slow overnight ferry and a fast daytime catamaran, consider whether speed or cost matters more – the conventional ferry is usually significantly cheaper.
• If you want to avoid the worst of the meltemi, book morning departures from exposed Aegean ports in July and August – conditions are typically calmer before midday.
• In Poros, the clock tower rising above the harbour has been the island's landmark since 1927, and the seafront promenade lined with yachts, neoclassical buildings, and fish tavernas makes for a very pleasant stroll. The ruins of an ancient Temple of Poseidon lie inland, and just across the narrow strait on the Peloponnese shore is one of Greece's most celebrated lemon forests.

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