Ferry from Hydra to Porto Heli

Hydra and Porto Heli sit on opposite sides of a narrow strip of water at the southern end of the Argolic Gulf, and the ferry between them is one of the shortest crossings you'll find anywhere in the Saronic. You leave Hydra's harbour, with its stone mansions stacked up the hillside and donkeys still doing the heavy lifting since cars have never been allowed on the island, and within a little over an hour you're tying up at Porto Heli, a low-key resort town on the Peloponnese mainland with a long, sheltered bay that doubles as a natural yacht anchorage. Check the schedule box above for the latest confirmed dates before you travel.

Sailings run once a day during the season, which makes this an easy add-on rather than a route you need to plan a whole trip around. Because the crossing tucks in close to the coast and threads through a stretch of water shielded by the Peloponnese, it tends to sit calmer than the open runs further out into the Saronic and Aegean, though it's always worth a glance at the forecast if strong meltemi winds are forecast in high summer.

Hydra to Porto Heli Ferry Fares

Weekly Hydra to Porto Heli Ferry Schedule

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

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Hydra to Porto Heli between 5 November 2026 and 18 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Hydra to Porto Heli ferry

• The pet area on most ferries is outside, on the lower vehicle deck, which can be hot in summer – check the weather before booking a pet on a summer sailing.
• Some booking sites charge a service fee on top of the base fare; the total shown at checkout is what matters, not just the headline price.
• At the destination port, the gangway opens as soon as the vessel is secured – gather your belongings before arrival so you can disembark promptly.
• Always cross-check your ticket details – date, vessel name, passenger count, and vehicle details – before the cancellation window closes.
• In an emergency, follow crew instructions immediately; the muster stations are marked on deck plans posted in corridors and at cabin doors.

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