Spetses To Poros Ferry Crossing In 2026
🚢 Spetses → Poros — this week
32 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 5/day
Tomorrow (Fri 7 Aug): 2 ferries — first at 06:10
Spetses to Poros Ferry
Spetses to Poros -- At a Glance
- Season: Sailings are scheduled into the winter, with timetables published through 1 November 2026.
- Frequency: 1 to 5 ferries per day depending on the season.
- Sailing days: Daily service.
- Journey time: 50 minutes to 2 hours.
- Operators: Hellenic Seaways, Magic Sea Ferries.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
Spetses and Poros sit at opposite ends of the same stretch of the Saronic Gulf, and the crossing between them is one of the shorter island-to-island hops you'll find in Greece. Spetses itself is largely car-free, its harbour lined with neoclassical mansions and horse-drawn carriages rather than traffic; Poros, tucked in against the Peloponnesian coast behind a narrow strait, has a pine-covered hillside town that rises steeply from the water. Neither port is a major terminal, so boarding tends to be straightforward and unhurried compared with the bigger island gateways further out in the Aegean. Check the schedule box above for the current confirmed sailing dates, since operators file each season's timetable in stages rather than all at once.
Expect the timetable to thin out well before and after the height of summer, when the route runs at its fullest -- several sailings a day at that point, dropping back to a single daily crossing once the season quietens. Both companies use fast catamaran-type vessels on this stretch, which is part of why the quoted journey times vary as much as they do; a direct sailing is close to the shorter end, while a boat that calls at other Saronic ports on the way will take nearer the two-hour mark.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Spetses 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 | 4.5 (2–5) |
| August | Yes | 4.6 (2–5) |
| September | Yes | 4.5 (2–5) |
| October | Yes | 4.3 (4–5) |
| November | Yes | 1.0 |
| December | Not yet published | – |
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Spetses 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 | 5 | 06:10, 12:40, 16:10, 16:15, 19:50 |
| Fri 7 Aug | 2 | 06:10, 10:40 |
| Sat 8 Aug | 5 | 06:10, 10:50, 12:40, 15:30, 15:40 |
| Sun 9 Aug | 5 | 06:10, 11:05, 13:40, 14:30, 18:25 |
| Mon 10 Aug | 5 | 06:10, 12:40, 16:10, 16:15, 19:50 |
| Tue 11 Aug | 5 | 06:10, 12:40, 16:10, 16:15, 19:50 |
| Wed 12 Aug | 5 | 06:10, 12:40, 16:10, 16:15, 19:50 |
| Thu 13 Aug | 5 | 06:10, 12:40, 16:10, 16:15, 19:50 |
| Fri 14 Aug | 2 | 06:10, 10:40 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 5 | 06:10, 10:50, 12:40, 15:30, 15:40 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 5 | 06:10, 11:05, 13:40, 14:30, 18:25 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 5 | 06:10, 12:40, 16:10, 16:15, 19:50 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 5 | 06:10, 12:40, 16:10, 16:15, 19:50 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 5 | 06:10, 12:40, 16:10, 16:15, 19:50 |
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Ferry Companies
The Spetses–Poros route is served by 2 companies:
- Hellenic Seaways – approximately 55 minutes
- Magic Sea Ferries – approximately 50 minutes
Tips for the Spetses–Poros Ferry
- Flying Dolphin and small hydrofoil services on short Saronic routes are faster but more expensive; useful if you want to maximise time on the island.
- Children tend to find ferry journeys exciting rather than tedious; give them a small bag of activities or let them explore the accessible deck areas safely.
- Short crossings in summer are often operated by smaller local ferries or water taxis in addition to the main line vessels; ask at the port for all options.
- On some very short crossings, tickets are sold on board rather than at a booth; board first and pay the crew.
- 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 Spetses to Poros?
1 to 5 ferries per day depending on the season. Sailings are scheduled into the winter, with timetables published through 1 November 2026.
Are there ferries from Spetses to Poros today?
Yes – 5 sailings today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.
How many ferries run from Spetses to Poros this week?
Around 32 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 5 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Spetses to Poros?
The first departure is usually 06:10.
How long is the ferry from Spetses to Poros?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 50 minutes, while the slowest takes around 2 hours. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
Which ferry companies operate the Spetses–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.