Greece Travel Index Greek Islands
Flying Dolphins and Ferries to Poros
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Flying Dolphins and Ferries to Poros
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I can say for a fact that Poros has the best Flying Dolphin office in the islands and maybe the world. The reason is the local artist who signs his work as Christos who has made all the signs in the Flying Dolphin office and signs for many of the shops. The office is on the main street and they don't mind if you come in and look at the art. It is also where you buy your tickets for the Flying Dolphin to Pireaus, Aegina, Hydra, Spetsis and the Peleponisos. |
| The Dolphins dock directly across the street and they come and go continuously in both directions until nightime. They don't stay very long so your best bet is to wait at the closest cafe and pay for your food and drinks when you are served. When the Dolphin comes in, pick up your gear and walk over, but be sure to ask the stewardess if this is the Dolphin you are supposed to be on. She speaks English. |
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There are many ferry boats connecting Athens and Poros, bringing in travelers, trucks filled with supplies and produce and even commuters with their cars. There is also a highspeed catamaran, which is bigger then the Dolphins but travels at about the same speed, which is generally twice as fast as the ferry. The last ferry leaves Pireaus around 5pm but check with your travel agent to make sure. |
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There are cruise ships like the Hermes, that come in and dock horizontally, emptying their passengers into the many shops for an hour or so before loading up and leaving for the next island of Hydra. For the One Day 3 Island Saronic Gulf Cruise, the most popular cruise in Greece see www.greecetravel.com/cruise/saroniccruise |
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You can't write about ferries without mentioning the taxi boats that travel back and forth between Poros and Galatia, or along the coast of Poros, dropping people off at the hotels and beaches. |
Ferry and Travel Information
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For ferry schedules from Athens visit www.athensguide.com/greek-island-ferry-schedules |
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