13 Tours in Kos Worth Booking

1.From the Port of Kos: Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,137 reviews · 7h 30m · from $35Our pick

Join the Odyssey boat in Kos Harbour for a 7.5-hour cruise to Kalymnos, Plati, and Pserimos. You get a one-hour stop in Vathi, a Greek buffet lunch, swimming in clear water, low-cost cocktails, and a chance to spot dolphins near the fish farms. The English-speaking crew keeps the day easygoing rather than rowdy.

“Great day trip sailing to the islands of Vathy, Pserimos and the Blue Lagoon. The captain and crew were wonderful. Lunch was tasty and the cash bar decent. Great value for money — we went with low expectations and returned happy that we went! Leah & Bruce Canada”

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2.3-Island Pirate Cruise with Lunch and Waterslide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,564 reviews · 7h 30m · from $29Best value

Spend about 7.5 hours aboard the Barco de Pirata from Kos Harbour, visiting Pserimos and Kalymnos before a swim stop at Plati. Expect lively music, a Greek barbecue lunch with chicken, pork, or vegetarian choices, snorkeling, a boat waterslide, and a friendly English and German-speaking crew.

“it was great just the food could be better and cheeper drinks apart from that perfect”

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3.Nisyros Island Volcano and Panagia Spiliani

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,429 reviews · 8 hours · from $37

Sail from Kardamena to Nisyros, ride by bus to the volcanic crater, then explore Mandraki and Panagia Spiliani. English and German guides, often led by Martha, keep the day organized while leaving free time for lunch, shopping, and the monastery. Expect heat, sulfur smells, uneven paths, and a €5 volcano entrance fee.

“Fantastic, Martha was friendly and clear with the next steps and where to go. Our group ended up having the free time around the town first before going to the volcano. You get a couple of hours to have some food, visit the monastery and do some shopping. At the volcano, it’s about 5-10 min walk to the crater and it’s best to wear trainers. There is a good viewpoint at the top. There is somewhere to buy drinks and at a seated area in the shade. The driver collected us 10 mins early so be there early. It was a bit overwhelming at first as multiple buses all meet…”

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4.Full Day 3-Island Boat Cruise from Port of Kos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,133 reviews · 7 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Spend about seven hours aboard Odyssey Boat Cruise from Kos, visiting Vathi on Kalymnos and Pserimos, with a swim near Plati. Expect dolphin watching, Greek barbecue lunch, cocktails for purchase, music, and one hour at each island. Captain Giannis and the crew keep the day moving.

“Great trip, especially the swim stopp. Lunch was also better than expected. Music was too loud though.”

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5.Kos Town: Kalymnos & Pserimos Day Cruise & Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,122 reviews · 7h 30m · from $33

Join the Poseidon from Kos Port for a full day among Pserimos, Plati, and Vathy. You will swim in clear water, eat Greek food, and enjoy music and friendly crew members such as Mike and Ariel. Hotel pickup is available from many Kos resorts, with drinks sold separately onboard.

“Great day out, saw dolphins, transfer was well organised and hosts were good fun. Recommend! Card is accepted for drinks- good cocktails available on board and time to shop/ get food ect during stop off points.”

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6.Independent Day Trip to Bodrum

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 957 reviews · from $44

Travel independently from Kos to Bodrum by ferry, with optional hotel pickup, port assistance, and return tickets arranged for you. After passport control, spend roughly five hours exploring the castle, theatre, marina, bazaar, cafés, and Turkish food scene at your own pace. No sightseeing guide is included.

“No guide, but the trip was sold as “independent” so we hadn’t expected one. Arrived at the port around 8.30, collected our tickets, went straight through passport checks and onto the ferry. Ferry departed at 9 and arrived in Bodrum around 9.30. Again passport control was pretty quick, probably around 10 minutes. We had free time in bodrum until 2.45 when we were meant to go back to the port to go through passport control from the boat back at 3.45. This was perfect for us, we saw some sites, wondered around and had lunch. Again passport control on the way back was quick. I heard some complaining that we…”

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7.Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands with optional pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 589 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $36

Spend about eight hours at sea from Kos, visiting tiny Pserimos, the fjord village of Vathi, and swimming near Plati. Expect Greek lunch, music, friendly crew, and possible dolphin sightings. Pickup is available, drinks cost extra, and you should bring snorkeling gear because availability can be uncertain.

“A great day trip. A great time was had from start to finish. The crew were friendly and helpful. The lunch stop was beautiful and well organised. The crystal clear blue waters were beautiful to swim in. Would highly recommend.”

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8.Full-Day Tour to Nisyros The Volcano Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 475 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel from Kos to Nisyros by boat, ride by coach to the active Stefanos crater, then explore Mandraki and Panagia Spiliani. English-speaking guides such as Martha and Katerina explain the island’s history and keep the day moving. Expect heat, walking, extra entrance fees, and a large mixed group rather than a truly small tour.

“Worth doing and well organised. Tour guide Marta was good. Timings were spot on. Island was very pretty”

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9.Barco De Pirata Cruise at 3 Islands in Greece

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 438 reviews · from $34

Set out from Kos at 9:45 a.m. for a full day aboard the Barco de Pirata, visiting Kalymnos, Pserimos, and Plati. You can swim, snorkel with equipment from the boat, watch for dolphins, and choose chicken, pork, fish, vegan, or vegetarian barbecue. The cruise returns to Kos after about seven and a half hours.

“Great day out ,highly recommended, lunch provided on board drinks very good and good price atmosphere was fantastic”

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10.The Santa Maria 3 Island Cruise in the Aegean w/ Free Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 412 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Spend about 7.5 hours cruising from Kos to Pserimos, Kalymnos, and tiny Plati. You’ll have beach time, swimming stops, a dolphin-watching outing, a BBQ lunch, and a stop in Vathy. Bring swimwear, money for drinks, and your phone for the free audio guide.

“Great staff, wonderful sightseeing, fun music and dancing on the ship. It was an experience to remember forever!”

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11.3 Island Cruise Tour in Kos Island with Personalized Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Spend about 7.5 hours cruising from Kos to Kalymnos, Pserimos, and tiny Platy. Watch for dolphins near fish farms, swim in clear bays, try Kalymnian treats, enjoy Greek lunch aboard, and use a personalized audio guide on your smartphone. The larger vessel has Wi-Fi, a restroom, music, and a lively crew.

“We LOVE Greece and especially Kos island !!! the boat trip was excellent !!! the route, the entertainment, the great dancer ( sailor), overall the organization was perfect ! Absolutely will recommend to others !!!”

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12.3-Island Wooden Ship Cruise w/ Lunch on Captain Hook

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 362 reviews · from $33

Spend 7.5 hours aboard Captain Hook, an 85-foot wooden ship, sailing from Kos to Platy, Kalymnos, and Pserimos. You can watch for dolphins, jump from the boat into clear water, swim, snorkel, eat Greek food, and visit Kalymnos village. Drinks cost extra, and the open decks can fill quickly.

“Excellent boat trip in Captain´s Hook ship. We had a wonderful time !! The crew is fantastic. The drinks are delicious, including caipirinhas !! We could see dolphins, and we had many surprises on board. I recommend it for sure.”

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13.A full day cruise in the newest luxury vessel!

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 271 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

Spend seven hours aboard Captain Morgan, a new three-deck cruiser from Kos, with stops at Pserimos, Vathy, Kalymnos, Plati, and a possible surprise swimming spot. Swim, sunbathe, watch for dolphins, enjoy a Greek BBQ, and buy drinks from the onboard bar. English, French, German, Italian, and Polish tour support is available.

“Amazing day trip, lots of great stops, staff good. Cocktails lovely and good choices. Beaches were beautiful, Lunch included in the price which was an added bonus. Music atmosphere made a great day.”

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