Saronic Islands Day Cruise from Athens: Aegina, Poros & Hydra (2026)
ℹ️ TL;DR: The Saronic Islands are Athens’ backyard in 2026 — Aegina is 40 min by hydrofoil (€12), Hydra is 90 min (€30-38). The classic three-islands cruise (Aegina + Poros + Hydra, 11-12 hours, €110-130) suits first-timers. For the best experience, take the fast ferry directly to Hydra for a full day on Greece’s only car-free island. All ferries depart from Piraeus port. Here’s something that surprised me about Athens: you can be sitting on a Greek island, swimming in turquoise water, eating fresh seafood by a harbor — and be back in your Athens hotel by dinner. The Saronic Islands are that close.