Porto Heli and Poros sit at either end of a quiet stretch of the Argolic and Saronic seas, and the ferry between them is one of the more relaxed crossings you'll find in Greece. Porto Heli is a low-key resort town on the Peloponnese mainland, built around a deep, well-sheltered natural harbour that has long made it a favourite anchorage for yachts as well as ferries. Poros, at the other end, is a compact island squeezed close to the Peloponnesian coast at Galatas, its town rising in tiers above a narrow strait. Because the route hugs the coastline for most of the way rather than heading out into open water, it tends to feel steadier underfoot than crossings that run further offshore, which makes it a comfortable option if you'd rather avoid a choppier ride.
This is very much a once-a-day link rather than a shuttle service, so it suits travellers building a fixed day around it -- heading down to the Peloponnese, or across to the island -- rather than those wanting flexibility to change plans at short notice. Check the schedule box above for the latest confirmed sailing times before you travel, since the single daily departure can shift a little through the season.
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