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Cruises to Hydra

4 Reviews
Hydra (Photo:leoks/Shutterstock)

About Hydra

Only 90 minutes away from Athens by hydrofoil, Hydra is one of the closest islands to mainland Greece, making it a favorite beach getaway among the Greeks. The buildings here are white stucco, with red Mediterranean-style roofs, and cluster around a perfect horseshoe-shaped harbor.

Only smaller cruise ships from companies such as Azamara, Windstar and Sea Dream stop in Hydra. The island provides a welcome beach break from tours of ruins in this area of the world, although bring your water shoes when you go, as the shores here are pebbly.

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Celebrity Infinity
Celebrity Infinity (Photo: Celebrity)

7 Night
Greek Isles CruiseDetails

1,605 Reviews
Leaving:Athens
Cruise Line:Celebrity Cruises
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Celebrity Infinity (Photo: Celebrity)

7 Night
Greek Isles & TurkeyDetails

1,605 Reviews
Leaving:Athens
Cruise Line:Celebrity Cruises
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Le Bougainville
Le Bougainville (Photo: Ponant)

7 Night
Mediterranean - Eastern CruiseDetails

8 Reviews
Leaving:Athens
Cruise Line:Ponant
Mar 21, 2024
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Celebrity Infinity
Celebrity Infinity (Photo: Celebrity)

7 Night
Greek Isles & TurkeyDetails

1,605 Reviews
Leaving:Athens
Cruise Line:Celebrity Cruises
Jun 1, 2024
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7 Night
Mediterranean - Eastern CruiseDetails

8 Reviews
Leaving:Athens
Cruise Line:Ponant
Apr 27, 2023
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7 Night
Greek Isles & TurkeyDetails

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Leaving:Athens
Cruise Line:Celebrity Cruises
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Cruise Critic Favorite

7 Night
Mediterranean - Eastern CruiseDetails

109 Reviews
Leaving:Athens
Cruise Line:Ponant
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7 Night
Mediterranean - Eastern CruiseDetails

2 Reviews
Leaving:Athens
Cruise Line:Ponant
Sep 26, 2023
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7 Night
Mediterranean - Eastern CruiseDetails

51 Reviews
Leaving:Athens
Cruise Line:Ponant
Sep 3, 2023
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7 Night
Mediterranean - Western CruiseDetails

8 Reviews
Leaving:Malta
Cruise Line:Ponant
Jun 1, 2023
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7 Night
Mediterranean - Eastern CruiseDetails

8 Reviews
Leaving:Athens
Cruise Line:Ponant
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7 Night
Mediterranean - Western CruiseDetails

2 Reviews
Leaving:Athens
Cruise Line:Ponant
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7 Night
Mediterranean - Eastern CruiseDetails

8 Reviews
Leaving:Athens
Cruise Line:Ponant
Jul 23, 2024
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11 Night
Mediterranean - Eastern CruiseDetails

51 Reviews
Leaving:Istanbul
Cruise Line:Ponant
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9 Night
Mediterranean - Eastern CruiseDetails

2 Reviews
Leaving:Athens
Cruise Line:Ponant
Apr 26, 2023
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More about Hydra

Why go to Hydra?

Pros:

Hydra is a top-notch destination for beach-lovers

Cons:

Cruisers seeking a rollicking nightlife or an array of activities might be bored on quiet Hydra

Bottom Line:

Not far from the mainland, this tiny island offers beautiful beaches and a charming village

Currency & Best Way to Get Money?

Currency is the euro. Bank machines are located along the seaside promenade.

Language?

Greek, but almost everyone speaks English.


Hydra Cruise Reviews
Loved Hydra. Small town, yes, but we found the area immediately around the harbor to be charming and enjoyed just walking around.Read More
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AussieBoyTX
A pleasant port, with a wide variety of shops, bars and restaurantsRead More
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Spysmum
Be adventurous , take the donkey ride ! It was an experience to be remembered. Very nice. Loved the fact that this place has NO CARS. I especially loved seeing the locals head to the market with their donkeys and wovRead More
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LnG4Crusing
a tiny magical island. we were docked in its tiny port alongside private yachtsRead More
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