ALPHA LINESHIGH-SPEED
Piraeus → SpetsesExample sailing · 2 November 2026
09:30Piraeus
1h 45mhigh-speed
11:15Spetses
- Seat
- Economy
- Vehicles
- Passengers only
- Fare for
- 1 adult · one way
Fare from€52.00
Economy1 adult · one way
Spetses by ferry
Spetses is the southernmost of the Saronic islands, an elegant place of grand captains’ mansions, pine forests and pebbled coves. The island played a leading role in the Greek War of Independence; its heroine Bouboulina lived here, and her house is a museum. Private cars are restricted in the town, so people get around on foot, by scooter, bicycle or horse carriage.
Fast boats leave Piraeus every day and take 1 h 45 m – 2 h 50 m, from about €50 (October 2026), calling at Poros or Hydra on the way.
Stay in Spetses town
Around the Dapia harbour and the old harbour: hotels, cafés and the horse carriages are all here.
Stay by a beach
Agia Paraskevi, Agioi Anargyroi and Zogeria are pine-fringed coves on the west of the island.
Ferry routes & prices
All boats from Piraeus to Spetses are fast passenger boats, calling at Hydra and sometimes Poros on the way. From the mainland, small boats cross from Kosta and Porto Heli in a few minutes; you can leave your car there.
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MAGIC SEA FERRIESHIGH-SPEED
Piraeus → SpetsesExample sailing · 2 November 2026
09:00Piraeus
1h 55mhigh-speed
10:55Spetses
- Seat
- Economy
- Vehicles
- Passengers only
- Fare for
- 1 adult · one way
Fare from€52.00
Economy1 adult · one way
BLUE STAR FERRIESHIGH-SPEED
Piraeus → SpetsesExample sailing · 31 October 2026
08:00Piraeus
2h 35mwith stops
10:35Spetses
- Seat
- Economy
- Vehicles
- Passengers only
- Fare for
- 1 adult · one way
Fare from€50.00
Economy1 adult · one way
| From | Companies | Fastest | Fares from | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piraeus | Alpha Lines, Magic Sea Ferries, Blue Star Ferries | 1 h 45 m | €50 | All year, daily |
| Hydra | Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines, Magic Sea Ferries | 30 min | €18 | All year |
| Porto Heli | Blue Star Ferries | 10 min | €10.50 | All year |
Children travel at reduced fares. Other discounts, such as for students, large families or people with disabilities, apply only to Greek citizens. For a group booking, ask us for a quote.
Related guides: Saronic islandsPiraeus portHydra
Island hopping from Spetses
The fast boats link Spetses with Hydra, Poros and Porto Heli (October–November 2026 fares).
Arriving & getting around
Where does the boat arrive?
Boats arrive at Dapia, the main harbour in the centre of Spetses town, where the horse carriages and water taxis wait.
Leaving from Piraeus
All year · every day
Boats from Piraeus
Boats to the Saronic islands leave from the E8 area of the port, near the metro station. Check the gate on your ticket and be at the port 30 minutes before departure, or an hour with a car.
Getting to Piraeus from the airport or city centre: Piraeus port guide →
On the island
Can I walk from the port?
Yes. Dapia is the centre of the town; the old harbour is a pleasant 20-minute walk along the sea.
Getting around
Private cars are restricted in the town. Rent a scooter or bicycle, take the island bus or a horse carriage, or use the water taxis to the beaches.
With a car
Leave your car at Kosta on the Peloponnese coast and cross by small boat or water taxi in about 10 minutes.
Armata festival
In September the island celebrates a famous 1822 naval battle with fireworks and the burning of a replica ship in the harbour.
Beaches & things to see
Spetses town
Bouboulina’s House
The home of the heroine of the War of Independence, now a museum.
Spetses town
The old harbour
Boatyards, yachts and waterfront bars.
West
Agioi Anargyroi
A sandy bay with the Bekiris cave nearby.
West
Agia Paraskevi
A pine-fringed cove with clear water.
Around the island
Coast road
A 25 km road around the island, best by scooter or bicycle.
Evenings & nightlife
Spetses has a stylish nightlife in summer: cocktail bars at the old harbour and around Dapia, and dinner in the town’s squares. It is busy with Athenians at weekends.
Ferry companies serving Spetses
Spetses ferry FAQ
How long is the ferry from Piraeus to Spetses?
About 1 h 45 m – 2 h 50 m on the fast boats, depending on the stops.
How much is the ferry to Spetses?
From about €50 one way for 1 adult (October–November 2026).
Can I take my car to Spetses?
No. Private cars are restricted on the island and the boats from Piraeus carry passengers only. Leave your car at Kosta on the mainland and cross by small boat.
How do I get from Spetses to Hydra?
The fast boats cross in about 30 minutes, from €18.
Which gate do Spetses boats use in Piraeus?
Usually the E8 area, near the metro station. Check the gate on your ticket.