Hydra Sea Taxis
Sea taxis, also known as water taxis, are small motor boats that moor in the east corner of the harbour where the flying dolphins, cats and passenger ferries arrive. You can hire them to get around to different parts of Hydra's coast or to go across to the mainland and neighbouring islands. There is a free phone to call one if there aren’t any waiting. If you have a favourite driver, you can contact them directly.
Prices (Updated 16 May 2024)
All sea taxis work on a fixed tariff, which is the same for all boats. The tariff should be displayed inside the boat. The price quoted is per journey for the maximum number of passengers which in the main is 8 people and their luggage. If you share the ride with another person or group, then the price should be divided by the number of people making the journey. The total price should not be paid by both parties just because they don't know each other!
From Hydra Port to:
- Kamini €19 (Without luggage)
- Vlychos €25 (beach) €27 (Harbour)
- Vlychos Plakes €30
- Palamida €35
- Molos €60
- Kivotos Islet (helicopter landing area) €60
- Mandraki €25 (Resort or 1800 beach jetties)
- Mandraki Bay Yachts €30
- Zourva (lighthouse) €100
- Zourva (Monastiri) €60
- Porto Hydra €140
- Dokos Harbour €140
- Metochi €70
- Vlaxieka €70
- St. Nikolaos €140
- Bisti (Ag. Georgios) €100
- Ermioni *
- Poros *
- Spetses *
- Varkezi (Athens) *
- Round the Island Trip: *
- From boats add €5 more than the regular price.
- *For long distances €30 per nautical mile please ask for price when enquiring/booking.
(Please note that after dark rates are up to 50% extra, supplements for excess luggage, cost shared for maximum number of passengers being carried. So if you are travelling on your own you will pay the full price, if someone else wants to go to the same destination you can split the cost.)
It should not cost you more than the published prices if you pre-book a specific sea taxi driver for collect you at a specific time. Please ensure if you pre-book or contact a driver directly, that you confirm exactly where in the port they will pick you up from as it won't necessarily be in the usual East corner of the harbour.
Complaints
Sea Taxis are licensed and governed by the Port Police Authorities of Hydra (Greek Coastguard). There is no 'office' or 'manager' of sea taxis in the port. If you have a complaint about a sea taxi or its driver, you should visit the Port Police and make a statement. This can include anything from dangerous driving, overcharging, not giving a receipt, etc.