Hydra To Porto Heli Ferry Crossing In 2026
🚢 Hydra → Porto Heli — this week
7 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 1/day
Tomorrow (Fri 7 Aug): 1 ferries — first at 22:00
Hydra to Porto Heli Ferry
Hydra to Porto Heli -- At a Glance
- Season: Timetables are currently published through 31 October 2026.
- Frequency: Typically 1 ferry per day during the season.
- Sailing days: Daily service.
- Journey time: 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Operators: Hellenic Seaways.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
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.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Hydra to Porto Heli:
| 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 | 1.0 |
| August | Yes | 1.0 |
| September | Yes | 1.0 |
| October | Yes | 1.0 |
| November | Not yet published | – |
| December | Not yet published | – |
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Hydra to Porto Heli — 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 | 1 | 22:00 |
| Fri 7 Aug | 1 | 22:00 |
| Sat 8 Aug | 1 | 22:00 |
| Sun 9 Aug | 1 | 22:00 |
| Mon 10 Aug | 1 | 22:00 |
| Tue 11 Aug | 1 | 22:00 |
| Wed 12 Aug | 1 | 22:00 |
| Thu 13 Aug | 1 | 22:00 |
| Fri 14 Aug | 1 | 22:00 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 1 | 22:00 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 1 | 22:00 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 1 | 22:00 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 1 | 22:00 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 1 | 22:00 |
Check availability & book on Ferryscanner →
Ferry Companies
The Hydra–Porto Heli route is served by 1 company:
- Hellenic Seaways – approximately 1 hour 20 minutes
Tips for the Hydra–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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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Hydra to Porto Heli?
Typically 1 ferry per day during the season. Timetables are currently published through 31 October 2026.
Are there ferries from Hydra to Porto Heli today?
Yes – 1 sailing today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.
How many ferries run from Hydra to Porto Heli this week?
Around 7 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 1 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Hydra to Porto Heli?
The first departure is usually 22:00.
How long is the ferry from Hydra to Porto Heli?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes, while the slowest takes around 1 hour 35 minutes. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
Which ferry companies operate the Hydra–Porto Heli route?
The route is served by Hellenic Seaways.