The 13 Best Kos Island Hopping Tours

1.Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands

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

Spend about 7.5 hours aboard the blue Odyssey from Kos, visiting Kalymnos, Plati, and Pserimos. Captain Yanas and his crew serve a Greek buffet with vegetarian choices, offer affordable drinks, and guide you to clear-water swim stops. Expect soft music, island walks, possible dolphins, and a friendly, family-suitable day at sea.

“Amazing food! Enough time to stop and have a look round the islands. So cheap considering everything that is included”

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2.3-Island Pirate Cruise with Lunch and Waterslide

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

Spend 7.5 hours aboard the Barco de Pirata from Kos, visiting Pserimos and Kalymnos before a swim and waterslide stop at Plati. You get lunch, music, crew-led fun, snorkeling gear, and safety equipment. Kostas may help introduce Kalymnos, while Yanis and the bar team keep the boat lively. Drinks cost extra.

“Amazing experience, exploring all the 3 islands with great staff on board the boat! Very friendly, cheerful and helpful staff. The food is very good and also the slide is fun! We even got to see dolphins playing in the water aswell! Overall a great experience and would recommend anyone to do it!”

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3.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 7 hours and 15 minutes cruising from Kos with Captain Giannis and the Odyssey crew. Visit Vathi on Kalymnos and Pserimos, swim near Plati, watch for dolphins by the fish farms, and eat a Greek BBQ lunch onboard. Drinks cost extra, seating can be tight, and early arrival helps you find shade.

“Long day but beautiful views, the island stops were fabulous, particularly the two that you leave the boat to visit. Seeing dolphins was an added bonus. The seating was a little uncomfortable for the number of hours you are on the boat. Crew friendly and helpful. The swimming experience is not necessarily ideal for all due to the options of jumping off the side of the boat from quite a height or a vertical descent by ladder, I wasn’t confident enough to try either sadly. All in all, a good trip and would recommend as long as aware of the practicalities. Value for money.”

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4.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, Kalymnos village Vathi, and Plati for swimming. Lunch, onboard toilets, WiFi, and air conditioning are included. Crew members such as Yannis, Costas, and Mike have led some departures, with music and dancing on the way back. Pickup is available, but confirm the meeting point.

“This trip was really good value for money. It was a comfortable boat with friendly crew. The islands were beautiful. Lunch was a bit average. But overall a good day out. We didn't actually get picked up at our hotel and had to walk to the bus stop on the main road. But it wasn't too far, just a bit unexpected.”

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5.Barco De Pirata Cruise at 3 Islands in Greece

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

Spend about 7.5 hours at sea aboard Barco de Pirata Cruises, sailing from Kos to Kalymnos, Pserimos, and Plati. Swim, snorkel with provided gear, watch for dolphins, and choose chicken, pork, fish, vegan, or vegetarian barbecue. The lively crew, including Spiros, keeps the pirate-style ship moving with music and a friendly party mood.

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

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

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

From Kos, you’ll spend about 7.5 hours aboard the Santa Maria, visiting Pserimos, Plati, and Kalymnos. Expect a sandy beach, turquoise swimming stops, a short dolphin-watching session, a port visit in Vathy, and a traditional BBQ lunch served on board. A smartphone audio guide, restroom, and WiFi are included.

“Beautiful relaxing day with swimming opportunities. Staff were friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the trip.”

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7.3 Island Cruise Tour in Kos Island with Personalized Audio Guide

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

Set out from Kos at 9:30 am for a 7.5-hour boat trip to Kalymnos, Pserimos, and tiny Platy. You’ll look for dolphins near fish farms, visit Vathy, swim from the boat and beach, enjoy a Greek lunch, and use a smartphone audio guide. Wi-Fi, a restroom, music, and drinks for purchase are included on board.

“The trip was fun. The boat is a bit bigger than others so it was likely steadier in the water. Get there early if you want.a spot to layout on deck rather than a seat. Crew was entertaining.”

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8.3-Island Cruise with Lunch, Swimming and Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 341 reviews · 7h 30m · from $29

Spend about seven hours aboard the Santa Maria, an 80-foot wooden boat, visiting Kalymnos, Platy, and Pserimos. Swim from the boat, watch for dolphins, enjoy a Greek barbecue, and use a free phone audio guide in your language. Guides such as Alex and Alexander add humor and energy, while drinks and souvenirs cost extra.

“Had the best day! Excellent value for money! The lunch was delicious and drinks tasty! The staff were amazing especially Ariel! Made our holiday!”

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9.3-Island Cruise with Lunch and Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 189 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $53

Spend 8.5 hours aboard a wooden yacht from Kos, with stops at Platy, Kalymnos, and Pserimos. Swim from the boat, visit Vathy, and learn about sponges, honey, and local orange juice. Lunch, shaded seating, a bar, and hotel pickup are included. English, German, and Greek support is available, with guides including Alexander, Mike, and Kosta.

“Eine schöne Tour.Leider wurde auf dem Schiff nur englisch gesprochen und es wurde nichts über die Inseln erzählt.”

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10.Kos 3 island cruise with Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 34 reviews · 7 hours · from $50

You’ll cruise from Kos to Kalymnos, Plati, and Pserimos on a seven-hour day at sea. Expect hotel pickup, a BBQ lunch, swimming in clear water, free time in Kalymnos, and a beach stop in Pserimos. Dutch, English, and Italian tour support is available, with audio in French too. Bring swimwear, beachwear, and sunscreen.

“Zowel ik als de kinderen (16+10jaar) vonden dit een van de geweldigste dagen op Kos! Warm welkom, bij op tijd fijne ligbedjes. Bestellingen aan de bar of ze komen bij je langs. Heerlijk! Prima eenvoudige lunch. Goed georganiseerd en bovenal alle ruimte om niks te moeten. Hoogtepunt? Maar liefstv7 dolfijnen gezien en dichtbij! Aanrader!”

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11.Three Island Cruise from Kos

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $69

Spend about eight hours cruising from Kos to Pserimos, Plati, and Kalymnos. Swim from the boat, relax on a sandy beach, visit a sponge workshop, and stroll Kalymnos harbor. Hotel pickup is available from selected resorts. Food and drinks cost extra, and the boat may carry up to 140 people.

“Le petit village avec ses 80 habitants à Pserimos. La pause baignade à l'île de Plati et la tradition des pêcheurs d'époques à Kalymnos.”

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12.A Day’s 3-Island Cruise Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend about eight hours cruising from Kos to three islands: Vathy, uninhabited Plati, and sandy Pserimos. Swim from the boat, snorkel, explore a small port, enjoy Greek barbecue, and use the onboard restroom. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with vegan and vegetarian choices available.

“First class trip but food let it down. Managed to see dolphins twice, crew were excellent. Transfers spot on time”

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13.Luxury Transfer and 3 Island Cruise from Kos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $45

Spend about eight hours sailing from Kos to Kalymnos, Plati, and Pserimos, with swimming, beach time, island shops, and a BBQ lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with a restroom, air conditioning, and vegetarian or vegan food by advance request. Expect a busy boat, paid drinks, and a lively onboard mood.

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