Alpha Lines Speed Cat Launched Today
Great news for Hydra locals and visitors
Great news because this new local company can give the Blue Star/Hellenic Seaways monopoly some much needed competition. It's to be hoped that Alpha Lines will raise the bar so that all the Argo Saronic Islands, not just Hydra, can enjoy more frequent and reliable transport links with the mainland. With lower prices, crew stowed luggage and uniquely a sundeck to enjoy while travelling, I for one will choose to travel with this new local company out of preference.
This mornings first trip to Hydra was a little later arriving than anticipated but probably to be expected as wrinkles in the procedures will need to be ironed out. And it didn't help that the loading barge (doing repair work on the harbour) made it a tight squeeze getting in. This meant that the Speed Cat had to reverse out so the Freedom ferry (to Metochi) could leave to make room for the enormous Speed Cat.
Everyone disembarking looked and sounded happy!
Prices: One-way seats start at €28.50.
Choice of seating: 4 choices of seating & pricing.
Discounts: You'll be impressed!
Journey time: 1 hr 15 mins (if no stop at Poros) or 1 hr 50 mins.
Voucher for luggage: The crew stow and unload to the quayside for you. (Arrive at least 15 mins prior to departure please.)
Sundeck: Uniquely, there is a sundeck for passengers to use in transit if they want to be outside for part of the journey.
Animal friendly: To keep pets safe during the crossing, secure cages are provided on the sundeck.
Internet: Full internet access is available onboard throughout your journey.
Bar & Refreshments: Available at the on board galley or can be served at your table in Business Class.
Frequent Passengers: Join the Alpha Club to collect points towards bar discounts and/or free tickets.
Specification: Speed Cat I, was built in 2002, is 11 x 43 m and carries 301 passengers. Made in France, designed with "wave piercing" technology for a more comfortable ride even if the sea is boisterous.
For full details and direct booking please visit Alpha Lines.
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