Hellenic Seaways

Here is a list of some of the main piers you can reach with Hellenic Seaways ferries. Check the complete station guide before you go:

• Hydra Port
• Piraeus Port
• Chios Port
• Naxos Port
• Milos Port
• Lavrion Port
• Spetses Port
• Karlovassi Port
• Vathy Port
• Ios Port
• Kosta Port
• Agios Kirykos Pier
• Aegina Port
• Syros Port
• Ermioni Harbour
• Myrina Ferry Terminal
• Poros Port
• Rafina Port
• Patmos Port
• Kavala Port
• Heraklion Port
• Evdilos Port
• Mytilene Port
• Rhodes Port
• Mykonos New Port
• Tinos Port
• Kythnos Port
• Leros Port
• Andros Gavrio Port
• Skiathos Port
• Methana Pier
• Sigri Pier
• Alonnisos Pier
• Agia Marina Pier
• Volos Port
• Kea Port
• Kos Port
• Sifnos Port
• Paros Port
• Folegandros Port
• Agistri Pier
• Mesta Chios Pier
• Glossa Pier
• Psara Port
• Thira Santorini Port
• Sikinos Port
• Lipsi Port
• Skopelos Port
• Thessaloniki Port
• Serifos Port

The most popular shipping routes covered by Hellenic Seaways include but are not limited to:

• Piraeus - Aegina
• Piraeus - Hydra
• Paros - Milos
• Chios - Mykonos
• Aegina - Piraeus
• Milos - Paros
• Samos - Mykonos
• Piraeus - Chios
• Rhodes - Samos
• Thessaloniki - Chios
• Piraeus - Samos
• Chios - Piraeus
• Samos - Piraeus
• Piraeus - Poros Island
• Porto Cheli - Spetses
• Hydra - Porto Cheli
• Syros - Lavrio
• Kavala - Piraeus
• Piraeus - Thessaloniki
• Hydra - Ermioni
• Spetses - Porto Cheli
• Ermioni - Spetses
• Chios - Mytilene
• Lavrio - Naxos
• Milos - Folegandros
• Chios - Thessaloniki
• Milos - Sifnos
• Sifnos - Milos
• Thessaloniki - Syros
• Mytilene - Thessaloniki
• Piraeus - Milos
• Piraeus - Ermioni
• Lavrio - Syros
• Piraeus - Porto Cheli
• Porto Cheli - Hydra
• Paros - Sifnos
• Milos - Piraeus
• Kavala - Chios
• Lesbos - Chios
• Ikaria - Samos
• Samos - Thessaloniki
• Lavrio - Ios
• Ermioni - Hydra
• Lavrio - Milos
• Syros - Thessaloniki
• Samos - Ikaria

High-speed fast ferries always hit the hardest on your pocket. If you need to save money, check whether some slower options are available on your route – usually the rates are much more affordable. It is a rule of thumb to check the length of the trip before booking. On longer routes, the difference in travel time can be huge. Note that not all ticket fares or classes are always available on any route. During peak seasons it is a good idea to make your booking in advance as the availability of more expensive private cabins is often limited. Opting for walk-in tickets on the most popular routes during these periods can result in long waiting queues. Some destinations have more than one pier or different piers for different ferry companies hence goes the recommendation to check the pier you leave from/dock at before your trip. Leave enough time before the departure to find your boat and check in. These procedures may take up to a couple of hours on international routes. Last but not least, some piers impose their own ‘pier fee’ on all arriving passengers. This fee is normally not included in your ticket price – keep this in mind.

Pros of Ferry Travel

• Taking a ship allows you to get to some of the islands, beaches, or seaside destinations which otherwise cannot be reached. While ferry travels can be time-consuming and sometimes make you suffer from sea sickness, the possibility of visiting the most paradise, secret, off-the-beaten-track destinations they bring you to usually compensates.
• Ferry tickets can be booked online. It saves you time and secures your travel itinerary goes as planned. The advanced booking option is especially convenient when travelling during peak season periods, national holidays, or long weekends when there is high demand for tickets and on routes served by a limited number of vessels.
• On some routes, you are able to choose the class of the ticket or cabin. There are private compartments or standard cabins with a number of extras included or not. Always check the conditions of your fare to take most of your trip.
• Ferry travel is always fun. It allows you to see the places you visit or just pass by from a different angle. The majority of places look terrific – and totally different! – when viewed from the water. Sailing provides a great opportunity to shoot nice and unique pics and videos – do jump at it!

Cons of Ferry Travel

• The major concern while travelling by water is motion sickness, which is a very annoying and unpleasant thing. Even if you have never experienced it before, there is no guarantee that the next ferry trip will run smoothly as well. Rough seas and speedboat journeys can make even the strongest stomachs beg for mercy. Follow our recommendations above and take your medicine half an hour prior to your trip. Taking a light meal before travel also helps – more chances to get seasick with an empty stomach.
• Delays and cancellations are common for ferry trips as they highly depend on weather and sea conditions. It especially concerns travel during shoulder months or off-season. Rains, mossy seas, and stormy weather may interfere with your travel itinerary – try to keep it flexible and do not plan tight flight connections even during the ‘usually-good-weather’ season.