Saronic Gulf · Greece
Hydra
Port, anchorage, tender-access and large-yacht operational intelligence with source status.
Hydra — quick operational view
Port Fund+30 22980 52333
BerthingContact before arrival
Main issueVery limited / congested harbour
Large yachtContact required
Verification
Official Hydra Port Fund
Last checked: 22 Aug 2026
Official source confirms Hydra Port Fund manages port infrastructure and instructs vessels to contact it regarding berthing availability.
Hydra Harbour
| Topic | Operational record | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Berthing authority | Hydra Municipal Port Fund states berthing is under its responsibility; contact before arrival for berth availability. | Official |
| Port fees / documents | Official Port Fund states port dues are paid at Hydra Port Authority and appropriate vessel navigation documents should be presented. | Official |
| Congestion | Secondary cruising sources consistently describe the harbour as exceptionally small and heavily congested in high season. | Secondary |
| Large yacht fit | No reliable published LOA/beam/draft acceptance limit found in the official source reviewed. | Contact required |
Mandraki — primary alternative
| Item | Information | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Official description | Mandraki lies at the head of an enclosed bay and is the island's former naval harbour. | Official |
| Berthing | Hydra Port Fund explicitly instructs vessels to contact it before arrival to learn berth availability at Mandraki. | Official |
| Town access | Official source says Mandraki is only a few minutes from Hydra and can be reached on foot or by sea from the harbour. | Official |
| Anchoring detail | Depth, holding and wind-sector claims vary across secondary cruising sources. | Verify onboard |
Other bays / cruising candidates
| Area | Potential use | Captain Hub status |
|---|---|---|
| Vlychos | Swim / tender / anchorage candidate | Secondary — verify |
| Molos | Alternative anchorage candidate | Secondary — verify |
| Bisti | Swim / anchorage candidate | Secondary — verify |
| Agios Nikolaos | Anchorage / swim candidate | Secondary — verify |
| Dokos | Remote anchorage alternative | Separate verification required |
We do not publish precise anchoring coordinates or approve stern-to locations until the position, depth, seabed, shore-line practicality and local restrictions are independently verified.
Large-yacht decision
Hydra HarbourCONTACT REQUIRED — capacity and manoeuvring room must be confirmed.
MandrakiALTERNATIVE — contact Port Fund and verify conditions.
Tender strategyUseful operational option when harbour berthing is impractical.
Final authorityMaster + current chart + Port Authority / Port Fund.
Sources
Hydra Municipal Port Fund — official Hydra Municipal Port Fund — MandrakiSecondary cross-checks used for congestion and candidate-bay classification; operational details remain marked for verification.
Always verify current official charts, Notices to Mariners, weather and direct authority instructions before manoeuvring, anchoring or clearance.