Spetses FERRY

Flights to Spetses
There is no airport on Spetses. The nearest is the International Airport of Athens.

Ferries to Spetses
The most popular way to get to Spetses is by hydrofoil from Piraeus.

Routes to and from Spetses are only operated by Blue Star Ferries.

Route: Piraeus (Athens) to Spetses:
Average one-way cost per person travelling on foot in July: €29

There are four travel agencies on Spetses, all located near the port.

Yes. If you travel with Blue Star Ferries you can travel with an e-ticket. We will give you a web page address where you just have to input your booking confirmation code. You can then either print your ticket or save it to your phone.

To get your ticket printed make sure you have a print out or a copy of your reservation on your phone and a valid form of photographic ID - for example your passport or ID card if you can also use it for travel.

Our tips to get a cheap ticket to Spetses:

• Book in advance
  Prices always go up the closer you book to your departure date.

• Compare ferry companies side by side using a service like Zas Ferries

You can travel to Spetses from Piraeus and Porto Heli.

You are not allowed to bring your own vehicle on Spetses. The port is connected to the rest of the island by local bus, while taxis are also available.

On foot:
Please arrive at least one hour before you travel.

Yes, you can take your dog or other pet on the ferry but it isn't possible to book a space in the kennel in advance. All Greek ships by law must have some kennel space.

• On conventional ferries
  If you are travelling on conventional ferry (not a fast ferry or catamaran) there is normally space available in the kennels and you should also be able to have your dog on all deck areas (but not inside) with you. Strictly speaking, this at the discretion of the ferry company but in general you should have no issues - though please take a muzzle with you just in case and keep your dog on a leash at all times. Small sized dogs and cats can travel in the ship as long as they stay inside a special travel box.

  The other option, for absolute peace of mind, is to book a pet cabin. These are like normal cabins but have linoleum flooring. They are also available for day crossings at reasonable prices. This way you don't have to worry about finding space in the kennels and you and your dog or cat can relax. In July and August ferries can get very busy with people and other dogs.

• On fast ferries or catamarans
  Fast ferries and catamarans will also have kennels but these will be limited in number. In addition, the majority of fast ferries (though there are exceptions) don't have open deck space accessible throughout the journey, so you will not be able to stay out with your pet during your crossing. However, if your pet is small and inside a travel box you will be able to keep him or her inside.

Yes, we accept PayPal and if your debit card is issued by Visa or Mastercard then you should have no issues paying by debit card.

Spetses is most popular in the summer months but good weather normally lasts until the end of September and the first weeks of October. There are also plenty of places to visit in the winter.