Boat tours in Kos

Boat trips in Kos: what to ask

Boat tours in Kos start from the island's main harbour in Kos town, where a row of operators on Akti Kountouriotou and Akti Miaouli run day cruises, sailing trips and private charters. The choice comes down to the kind of day you want. Barco de Pirata Cruises runs the Kos Pearl route to Vathi, Pserimos and the Blue Lagoon with a BBQ lunch, and a second route to Pserimos, Kalymnos and Plati. Odyssey Boat Kos has a daily tour to Kalymnos, Plati and Pserimos, leaving at 10:00 and returning at 17:00. Christina 3 island cruise kos covers Pserimos, Vathi of Kalymnos and Plati in a full day, with swimming stops and time on the islands.

Sailing is another option. Sail Kos combines swimming and snorkelling with food and drink on board, while Archangelos Michael Sailing departs from Kos Harbour. For something more private, Kos Yachting runs private yacht cruises aboard a Ferretti 57, including day trips, sunset cruises, transfers and weekly charters, with routes tailored to the customer. Sea Traveller offers boat rentals with no-licence and licence boats, sunset cruises, and private water taxi and land transfers. Nikitas Cruise operates a green ship for day trips to Pserimos, Kalymnos and Plati and rents boats for group celebrations and private tours. Ask each operator what is included in the trip, whether it is shared or private, and what the day's route covers.