Aero 2 Highspeed

AERO 2 Highspeed is a high-speed catamaran constructed in 2022. It measures 36 meters long and 9.7 meters wide, and it accommodates up to 150 passengers.
Continue reading to learn about the routes, the available seating, the onboard facilities, and more.
Note: The AERO Highspeed vessels belong to Hellenic Seaways, but their routes are sold through the Blue Star Ferries network. Both companies are part of Attica Group, meaning ticketing, schedules, and operations are shared across the group’s system.

The vessel operates throughout the Saronic Gulf, offering fast connections from the port of Piraeus near Athens to the islands of Aegina, Agistri, Poros, Hydra, and Spetses. It also serves the mainland ports of Ermioni and Porto Heli on the Peloponnese. Thanks to these links, travelers can easily move between Athens and the Saronic islands at any time of the year, with more frequent sailings scheduled during the busy summer season.

Among its regular services, the Athens (Piraeus)-Aegina and Athens (Piraeus)-Hydra routes are the most popular, taking roughly 40 minutes and around 1 hour and 40 minutes, respectively. The Athens (Piraeus)-Poros crossing lasts close to 1 hour, while the Athens (Piraeus)-Agistri trip takes around 55 minutes and usually includes a stop at Aegina. Further along the line, the service to Athens (Piraeus)-Spetses takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes, making it one of the longer journeys on the schedule.

The timetable also extends to Ermioni and Porto Heli, offering links to the eastern Peloponnese with travel times ranging from 2 hours and 30 minutes up to about 3 hours and 30 minutes, depending on intermediate stops. For shorter island-to-island connections, such as Poros to Hydra, the sailing time is typically under 1 hour.

All routes are available year-round, though the frequency changes between seasons. During the summer months (June-September), the vessel operates more daily departures on well-traveled lines like Piraeus-Aegina and Piraeus-Hydra. In the winter period, fewer departures are scheduled, and trips to ports such as Porto Heli and Ermioni may run less often or be temporarily removed when demand decreases after early autumn.

Discover the seating type available on the vessel:

Aircraft-type seats

AERO 2 Highspeed features only reclining, numbered aircraft-style seats, distributed among a series of compact lounge areas. The layout is tailored to the short routes of the Saronic Gulf, providing a comfortable and practical environment for passengers. Seats are allocated during the booking process, guaranteeing that every traveler boards with an assigned spot.

The vessel provides a variety of onboard amenities aimed at ensuring a pleasant and comfortable trip.

Food & drink

On board AERO 2 Highspeed, passengers have access to vending machines offering beverages and light packaged snacks. Although the vessel does not feature a café-bar or restaurant, these machines supply convenient, quick options well suited to the short Saronic Gulf routes.

Entertainment

Entertainment is available through the @Sea infotainment portal, which is accessible on personal devices via the vessel’s Wi-Fi network. The platform includes music, podcasts, children’s games, digital magazines, weather information, and real-time vessel tracking, adding extra enjoyment to the journey, especially for families.

Pet-friendly facilities

The vessel is pet-friendly and features a climate-controlled kennel area. Small pets may remain with their owners in the lounges as long as they are kept in carriers, while larger animals must stay in the designated kennel space. Assistance dogs are welcome in all public areas when the required documentation is provided.

Accessibility features

AERO 2 Highspeed is designed with accessibility in mind and offers dedicated seating and storage areas for passengers with reduced mobility. Public spaces are wheelchair-accessible, and a sloping ramp ensures smoother boarding and disembarkation. The crew is trained to assist travelers who may require additional support.

Wi-Fi and connectivity

Wireless internet is available throughout the vessel via paid access codes. Connection quality may vary depending on the vessel’s location at sea.

Additional services

A telemedicine service is provided for emergencies, enabling access to medical support while the vessel is underway.

The AERO 2 Highspeed does not accommodate vehicles. Only bicycles are permitted on board, and they are stored in a dedicated holding area.

Each passenger may carry up to 50 kg or 1m³ of luggage at no extra cost. All items should be placed in the designated storage areas following the crew’s instructions to ensure proper organization and safety on board.

For luggage that exceeds this limit (over 50 kg or 1m³), Hellenic Seaways may apply additional charges or decline transport, depending on available space and company regulations.

The company cannot be held responsible for money, valuables, or personal items left unattended in the vessel’s public areas.

The transport of flammable or otherwise hazardous materials is strictly forbidden.

Discover the story of the vessel:

Construction, delivery and entry into service (2022)

AERO 2 Highspeed is a purpose-built passenger catamaran completed in 2022 by Brødrene Aa in Hyen, Norway, for the Hellenic Seaways fleet of Attica Group. The vessel was officially delivered on June 17, 2022, becoming the second of three “AERO Highspeed” sister ships commissioned in January 2021. All three vessels entered scheduled service in the Saronic Gulf on August 8, 2022, and AERO 2 was formally inaugurated in Piraeus on September 9, 2022.