Albert Boulus

Review of Hellenic Seaways

Hellenic Seaways is not a great experience, but un...

Hellenic Seaways is not a great experience, but unfortunately your options may be limited. We took a round trip from Pierius to Hydra. On the outbound leg we were on a flying dolphin, which is a smaller boat and the cabin smelled strongly of deisel the duration of the 2 hour ride. Even worse, there were clear mechanical issues with the engine and it spewed a truely massive cloud of exhaust, even at idle. On our return trip to Pierius, we were on a flying cat, which is a much larger and more comfortable boat, and did not suffer from the mechanical issues above. However, the interior was still in need of renovation. In short, if you need to make a crossing with Hellenic, be prepared for some frustration and possibly bring a gas mask. Arrive early and book a flying cat rather than a dolphin if at all possible. The one positive thing I can say about these boats is they have hydrofoils, so the ride is very smooth and sea sickness shouldn't be an issue.