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 16 October 2026 and 29 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Hydra to Porto Heli ferry

• Onboard announcements are made in Greek first and English second; if you miss the English version, ask a fellow passenger what was said.
• Some operators offer loyalty discounts for repeat bookings – if you travel regularly in Greece, it is worth registering an account with the major companies.
• At the destination port, the gangway opens as soon as the vessel is secured – gather your belongings before arrival so you can disembark promptly.
• When booking for the return leg of a day trip, remember that the last ferry of the day can fill up – book your return at the same time as your outward journey.
• The scenery during a short inter-island crossing is often the highlight of the day; stand on deck from the moment the vessel clears the harbour.

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