I had a dream..how can I make it a reality?

So here's the dream.

Last time we were in Skiathos we went to a place called (I think) Sophia's Family Restaurant.  It overlooks the port, and while we were there a ferry pulled in.  It was very interesting watching the assorted people, cars, lorries, etc. rolling off.

Anyway, in my dream I was on the ferry.  As we pulled in I got on the phone to SWMBO, who was sat in the bar with the kids.  Don't why I had to phone, she could obviously see the ferry, but hey, it's a dream.

I got off, walked up to the bar/tavern, and she had a pint of Mythos waiting for me.

Anyway, when I woke, and then over the next few days, I thought it'd be a good way to arrive.  Then I thought maybe I'd like to travel to Skiathos some other way than flying, like in Ye Olde Dayes ™.  I wondered how may countries I'd have to go through to get there by train/ferry.  It's not as many as you think, you can do it just by going through France & Italy.

But having looked into it, I think it'd be extremely time-consuming and expensive.  But a better idea might be flying to Athens - could potentially be cheaper (and more regular flights from more UK airports) than flying direct to Skiathos.

But how do I get from Athens to Skiathos (other than flying)?

Cheers.

Sorry for the long, rambling post.