We arrive at ATH from Montreal on Monday September 28th at 10:10 AM. Is it reasonable to book a ferry to Hydra at 3:00 PM? I looked on Ferryhopper to see about flexible tickets but it appears you need to make changes 24 hours in advance. It would be great to hop on a ferry earlier if possible or not have an issue if we are late. BTW it seems there are only fast boats to Hydra (no slower ferries) with reserved seating unless I am missing something. We do have travel insurance. At that time of year and on a Monday is it even possible to buy tickets once we get to Piraeus rather than book in advance? Not our first trip to Greece but it would be the first time we'd go straight to an island after international flights. (We've been to Athens several times and don't wish to stop there this trip.) Thanks for advice!
Posted by
Tinos, Greece
74 posts
September No need to pre book tickets. Buy at port at local office. Always best to use local office.
For future if you are pre booking do so direct with ferry company and not a third party.
Posted by
OP
99 posts
Thanks. Good to know we can buy tic at the port. I was simply using Ferryhopper to compare companies.
Posted by
France Southwest - Occitanie
4191 posts
It is impossible to predict the waiting time at the airport caused by the new Schengen EES system.
You should allow at least one hour to get from the airport to the port of Piraeus, whether by metro, the X96 bus, or taxi.
Ferries to Hydra depart from Gate E8, where you will find ticket offices, there is no need to book in advance, as expat nomad mentioned. You should be fine for a 3:00 PM ferry.
Gate E8 Street View: