Athens (Piraeus) - Spetses
Ferries to Saronic Islands
Athens (Piraeus) - Spetses
Ferries to Saronic Islands
The Athens (Piraeus) to Spetses ferry route is provided by 3 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Athens (Piraeus) to Spetses is approximately 2 hours 10 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Athens (Piraeus) to Spetses cost around $146 and $583, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Spetses.
Athens (Piraeus) Spetses ferry sailings typycally depart from Athens (Piraeus) at around 08:00. The last ferry leaves at 20:30.
The Athens (Piraeus) Spetses ferry trip can take around 2 hours 10 minutes. The fastest Athens (Piraeus) to Spetses ferry is around 1 hour 35 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 53 weekly sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Spetses serviced by Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines & Magic Sea Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Athens (Piraeus) Spetses ferry prices typically range between $146* and $583*. The average price is typically $299*. The cheapest ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Spetses start from $146*. The average price for a foot passenger is $299*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated February 26.
The distance between Athens (Piraeus) to Spetses is approximately 54 miles (88km) or 47 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries & Magic Sea Ferries allow cars on board ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Spetses. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Spetses.
Foot passengers can travel on the Athens (Piraeus) to Spetses ferry with Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines & Magic Sea Ferries.
Pets can travel on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Spetses with Blue Star Ferries. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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| Athens (Piraeus) - Spetses Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Athens | |
| Destination Country | Saronic Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines & Magic Sea Ferries | |
| Average Price | $299 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 8 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 53 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2 h 10 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 35 m | |
| First Ferry | 08:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:30 | |
| Distance | 47 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 February 2026.
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.
