Hydra To Poros Ferry Crossing In 2026
🚢 Hydra → Poros — this week
41 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 6/day (7 on weekends)
Tomorrow (Fri 7 Aug): 5 ferries — first at 07:30
Hydra to Poros Ferry
Hydra to Poros -- At a Glance
- Season: Sailings are scheduled into the winter, with timetables published through 1 November 2026.
- Frequency: 1 to 7 ferries per day depending on the season.
- Sailing days: Daily service.
- Journey time: 20 minutes to 40 minutes.
- Operators: Hellenic Seaways, Magic Sea Ferries.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
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.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Hydra to Poros:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | Not yet published | – |
| February | Not yet published | – |
| March | Not yet published | – |
| April | Not yet published | – |
| May | Not yet published | – |
| June | Not yet published | – |
| July | Yes | 6.0 (5–7) |
| August | Yes | 5.9 (5–7) |
| September | Yes | 5.5 (4–7) |
| October | Yes | 5.7 (4–6) |
| November | Yes | 1.0 |
| December | Not yet published | – |
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Hydra to Poros — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-08-06):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 6 Aug | 6 | 07:30, 09:55, 13:40, 16:45, 17:00, 20:30 |
| Fri 7 Aug | 5 | 07:30, 10:50, 11:20, 15:00, 17:40 |
| Sat 8 Aug | 5 | 07:30, 11:30, 13:40, 16:05, 16:20 |
| Sun 9 Aug | 7 | 07:30, 11:05, 11:45, 14:05, 15:10, 17:35, 19:00 |
| Mon 10 Aug | 6 | 07:30, 09:55, 13:40, 16:45, 17:00, 20:30 |
| Tue 11 Aug | 6 | 07:30, 09:55, 13:40, 16:45, 17:00, 20:30 |
| Wed 12 Aug | 6 | 07:30, 09:55, 13:40, 16:45, 17:00, 20:30 |
| Thu 13 Aug | 6 | 07:30, 09:55, 13:40, 16:45, 17:00, 20:30 |
| Fri 14 Aug | 5 | 07:30, 10:50, 11:20, 15:00, 17:40 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 5 | 07:30, 11:30, 13:40, 16:05, 16:20 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 7 | 07:30, 11:05, 11:45, 14:05, 15:10, 17:35, 19:00 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 6 | 07:30, 09:55, 13:40, 16:45, 17:00, 20:30 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 6 | 07:30, 09:55, 13:40, 16:45, 17:00, 20:30 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 6 | 07:30, 09:55, 13:40, 16:45, 17:00, 20:30 |
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Ferry Companies
The Hydra–Poros route is served by 2 companies:
- Hellenic Seaways – approximately 20 minutes
- Magic Sea Ferries – approximately 25 minutes
Tips for the Hydra–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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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Hydra to Poros?
1 to 7 ferries per day depending on the season. Sailings are scheduled into the winter, with timetables published through 1 November 2026.
Are there ferries from Hydra to Poros today?
Yes – 6 sailings today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.
How many ferries run from Hydra to Poros this week?
Around 41 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 6 per day, 7 on weekends).
What time is the first ferry from Hydra to Poros?
The first departure is usually 07:30.
How long is the ferry from Hydra to Poros?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 20 minutes, while the slowest takes around 40 minutes. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
Which ferry companies operate the Hydra–Poros route?
The route is served by Hellenic Seaways, Magic Sea Ferries.
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.