Getting ashore
Hydra is usually a tender stop.
Build in extra time at both ends of the day, especially if you are planning an independent tour or want to be first ashore.
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Hydra Cruise Port
Hydra is a long port day with frequent tendering and lighter cruise traffic during the Mediterranean summer season.
Usually tenders
Usually quiet
~11h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Hydra
How much time will you have?
About 11h is typical
Most cruises spend 11h to 11h in Hydra, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Hydra get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 0% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~2,150 passengers
- Busy day: 2,150+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 0% of days
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October 2026
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Where Hydra fits into a cruise
Hydra is most commonly visited on Greek Isles itineraries, often alongside Santorini and Piraeus (Athens) .
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When to cruise to Hydra
Cruise ships visit during 6 months of the year.
Cruise visits are concentrated in a few busier months, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Hydra typically carry around 184 guests, with Celebrity Infinity, Emerald Kaia, and SeaDream II calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Celebrity Infinity 10 calls
- 2 Emerald Kaia 1 call
- 3 SeaDream II 1 call
Next port calls
Apr 30 Emerald Kaia
Jun 5 Celebrity Infinity
Jun 12 Celebrity Infinity
Jun 26 Celebrity Infinity
Jul 3 Celebrity Infinity
Cruises that visit Hydra
Celebrity Infinity
Piraeus (Athens) → Mykonos → Hydra → Piraeus (Athens)
Jul 18, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Hydra on day 7
$999 oceanview · $143/night
24% below typical · 3-month low
Celebrity Infinity
Piraeus (Athens) → Mykonos → Hydra → Piraeus (Athens)
Jun 6, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Hydra on day 7
$1,049 interior · $150/night
22% below typical · 3-month low
Celebrity Infinity
Piraeus (Athens) → Mykonos → Hydra → Piraeus (Athens)
Aug 8, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Hydra on day 7
$1,249 balcony · $178/night
23% below typical · 3-month low
Celebrity Infinity
Piraeus (Athens) → Mykonos → Hydra → Piraeus (Athens)
Jun 27, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Hydra on day 7
$1,099 oceanview · $157/night
20% below typical · 3-month low
Celebrity Infinity
Piraeus (Athens) → Mykonos → Hydra → Piraeus (Athens)
May 30, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Hydra on day 7
$1,750 oceanview · $250/night
14% below typical · 3-month low
Celebrity Infinity
Piraeus (Athens) → Mykonos → Hydra → Piraeus (Athens)
Jul 11, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Hydra on day 7
$1,049 balcony · $150/night
20% below typicalCruise routes that include Hydra
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Hydra, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Greek Isles · Eastern Mediterranean
Mykonos → Kusadasi → Rhodes + 2 more
From Piraeus (Athens) · 7 nights · Next May 30
From $1,049 balcony · $150/night
Best departure: 24% below typical
8 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Greek Isles · Eastern Mediterranean
Thessaloniki → Rhodes → Kusadasi + 3 more
From Piraeus (Athens) · 10 nights · Next Aug 30
From $1,499 oceanview · $150/night
Best departure: 13% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Greek Isles
Mykonos → Bodrum → Rhodes + 3 more
From Piraeus (Athens) · Next Apr 24
From $22,224 suite · $3,175/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Greek Isles
Hydra → Kamares Sifnos → Santorini + 2 more
From Piraeus (Athens) · 7 nights · Next Jul 4
Price unavailable
Price history still building
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
FAQ about cruises visiting Hydra
Which cruise itineraries usually include Hydra?
Cruises that call at Hydra often follow itineraries such as Greek Isles Loop via Rhodes & Kusadasi, Greek Isles Loop via Thessaloníki, Rhodes & Kusadasi, and Greek Isles One-Way: Mykonos & Bodrum.
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