Athens (Piraeus) – Spetses
Ferries to Saronic Islands
Athens (Piraeus) – Spetses
Ferries to Saronic Islands
There are usually 2 daily and 13 weekly sailings between Athens (Piraeus) and Spetses. 2 operators sail this route
The earliest Athens (Piraeus) Spetses ferry sailings typically depart Athens (Piraeus) at around 09:00. The last ferry usually departs at 17:00.
Athens (Piraeus) Spetses Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take around 2h 56m. The fastest sailings are approximately 2h 35m. Sailing times can vary, durations often differ between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are an average of 2 daily sailings and up to 13 weekly ferry sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Spetses. These sailings are provided by Alpha Lines & Hellenic Seaways. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Athens (Piraeus) Spetses ferry prices typically range between 90.0 €* and 236.16 €*. The average price is typically 180.0 €*. The cheapest Athens (Piraeus) Spetses ferry prices start from 50.0 €*. The average price for a foot passenger is 180.0 €*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Athens (Piraeus) to Spetses is approximately 54.4 miles (87.5km) or 47.2 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Athens (Piraeus) and Spetses
Yes, foot passengers can travel with
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Athens (Piraeus) to Spetses with Hellenic Seaways. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Athens (Piraeus) - Spetses Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Alpha Lines & Hellenic Seaways | |
| Average Price | 180 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 13 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 56m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 35m | |
| First Ferry | 09:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 17:00 | |
| Distance | 47 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The port city of Piraeus in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban area, with the centre of Athens located some 12 km from the port. The centre of Piraeus is generally congested with traffic and tends not to be place where tourists would go. The area has many of the facilities you would expect of a non-tourist town: banks, public buildings, pedestrian areas, shopping streets and the like. The area around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano Harbour are perhaps the most attractive part of Piraeus and have a good selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.
Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. Unsurprisingly, it is the hub of Greece's maritime industries and the base for its merchant navy. Having recently undergone a refurbishment, facilities at the port have improved and include ATM's, bureau de change, restaurants, cafes, bars and a number of travel agencies selling ferry tickets. destinations served by the port include the island of Crete, the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, the eastern parts of Greece and parts of the northern and eastern Aegean Sea.
The Greek island of Spetses is part of the Saronic group of islands and is known for its long association with the navy and is famous for the part it played in the 1821 War of Independence. It was on the island that the revolution flag was hoisted in April 1821. The island has managed to retain a degree of its Greek charm and atmosphere visible to all are some lovely example of well preserved grand captain's mansions which bear testament to the island's past.
The island's harbour is at Dapia and is the tourist and commercial hub of the island and it is from here that lovely horse drawn carriage tours around the island can be taken which take in the many examples of mansions that line pretty narrow cobbled streets. September is perhaps the best time to visit the island when "Armata" takes place. This is a re-enactment of a naval battle that has taken place every year since 1931. A popular attraction on the island is the Church of Agios Nikolaos and was the former resting place of Paul Bonaparte, nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte, who came to Greece to fight to fight alongside the Greeks. It is reported that his body was kept in a barrel of rum for three years.
