Top Kos Day Cruises

While in Greece, do as the Greeks do: spend a full day on a boat. Hop on the comfortable boat for this full-day tour exploring the sea and islands north of Kos. Enjoy the peaceful coves and quiet sandy beaches.

Depart from Kos Harbor in the morning for a full-day sailing tour north of Kos Island. Relax on board the boat during the 1-hour sail to Pserimos, a small island with only 60 inhabitants. Spend over an hour in Pserimos enjoying the sun, water and lovely views at the sandy beach. Relax in one of the local taverns, located directly on the beach. Continue to Pserimos at 12:30, and sail towards the small island of Plati. Anchor near the coast of the island to enjoy some free time to swim while the crew prepares lunch. Lunch will be served at around 14:00 and consists of traditional dishes such as souvlaki, Greek salad, tzatziki and fruit. Then, sail to Kalymnos and visit its capital at Pothia. Stroll down to one of the many sponge factories of Pothia. Kalymnos is renowned for its sponge divers. Learn the history and facts about sponge diving, and watch a demonstration of cutting and bleaching sponges. Then, enjoy plenty of free time to walk through the small streets of Pothia.

Escape the crowds of Kos for a relaxing day trip to three Greek islands by boat. Private transportation takes you from your hotel to the pier, where you’ll take off for Kalymnos.  In addition to enjoying the harbor, you’ll also visit a sponge workshop. Later, basque on the beaches of tiny Pserimos. Finally, swim in the crystal clear waters surrounding Platiein Island before heading back to your hotel in Kos.

Rather than mess around with public ferries and Turkish transportation, relax on a comprehensive guided package to Bodrum, Turkey’s answer to St. Tropez. After pickup from selected hotels, sail across the Aegean to Bodrum’s pretty port, then discover the city’s wonders, from landmarks like the Castle of St. Peter to the very best leather shops.

Enjoy the sea and the breeze on board .You will visit beautiful bays in the nearby islands of Kalymnos, Plati and Pserimos. First stop is Vathi.The boat enters a magnificent natural fjord and as the valley of Vathi is slowly revealed, you have the chance to take pictures of the surrounding gulfs and caves. Back at the boat, a buffet lunch will be ready for you. The menu has pork/ chicken Souvlaki, Salad, tzatziki&bread. There is also a vegetarian option with beans and dolmades instead of meat. Next stop is Plati islet. The boat anchors close to the land and once the engines stop, you can jump in and swim around the boat. The sea is unbelievably clear, meaning you can easily notice the sandy bottom through the blue and turquoise waters. Meanwhile, on the boat, happy hour will start and the barman will serve refreshing cocktails at low prices. The last stop is Pserimos island. Explore, swim on the shallow, sandy beach, discover hidden paths or just relax at a local cafeteria or taverns

Leave the port of Kardamena for an hour cruise to Nisyros where the bus waits your arrival to take you to the volcano, a short drive away. Your informative guide will be able to give you information about the volcano and the history of the island. In the crater of the volcano you will be able to feel the force of the lava rumbling deep beneath your feet. Witnessing the bubbling mud pools and steam geysers, you may think you have landed on the moon! Arriving back into the port you have the opportunity to visit the town of Mandraki. After a short walk through the narrow streets of blue and white painted houses, you can visit the monastery of Panagia Spiliani. This is one of the most beautiful monasteries in the Greek Islands. Returning to town you have time for lunch (not included) or some shopping, before embarking the boat at 4:00pm for your return to Kos.

Take a break from the busy streets of Kos on a boat trip to Nissyros.  The trip includes round trip water transfer by boat, along with hotel pickup and drop-of. Once ashore, follow your guide to the active volcano and take in the impressive views of the island and sea.  Spend the afternoon exploring on your own at your own pace, before returning to Kos.

Spend a day on the water on this full day adventure exploring smaller communities to the south of Kos in the Dodecanese islands. Depart from the local port to the island of Nisyros, a volcanic island that is home to the largest caldera in Europe. Then, on to the capital of Nisyros, Mandraki, for some shopping and free time. Return to the boat for lunch (included) and enjoy time to sunbathe or go for a swim before returning to Kardamena harbour.

Travel 50 minutes from Kos port to visit another country and another continent. Discover Bodrum, or the ancient city of Halicarnassus, where Herodotus the Father of History, was born. Experience Turkish hospitality and culture on an incredible day trip.

It is said that thousands of years ago Nisyros was a part of Kos which became separated after a volcanic explosion and the consequent seaquake. The Island offers a lot, wild beauty, intense colours, black rocks, gleaming white houses and at its centre, plunged in a moon-like landscape, one of the most ancient volcano craters in Europe called Polybote!

Go island-hopping on a traditional wooden kaiki boat on this full-day tour to Pserimos, Platy, and Kalymnos. You'll visit a sponge factory and dine at a traditional taverna on Kalymnos, swim off the coast of Platy, and hang out on the scenic beaches at Pserimos, making your way back to Kos at the end of the day.