Kos 3-Island Boat Cruise: Vathi Fjord, Plati Swim & Pserimos Lunch

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1/18

Duration7h 15m

GroupUp to 135

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Swim clear waters, stroll tiny villages & share Greek lunch

You’ll board from Kos port for a relaxed boat cruise to three nearby islands—wandering Vathi’s peaceful fjord village, swimming in unbelievably clear water at Plati (maybe spot dolphins), then sharing Greek BBQ lunch and slow moments on Pserimos’ sandy beach before heading back with salt in your hair and new stories to tell.

7h 15m

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day 3-island boat cruise

Depart from Port of Kos at 10:00
Enter natural fjord and photograph Vathi
Explore Vathi village for 1 hour
Visit fish farms and watch dolphins
Arrive at Plati islet and swim
Enjoy happy hour with cocktails on boat
Stop at Pserimos island for 1 hour
Swim, explore, or relax at Pserimos
Return to Port of Kos by 17:15

The Experience

The first thing I remember is the smell of sunscreen mixing with coffee as we shuffled onto the Odyssey Boat at the port of Kos. Our captain waved us aboard — he had that sun-worn look you only get from years at sea. We set off right on time, and before I’d even finished my first sip, the coastline was sliding away and someone put on music that sounded like summer. I didn’t realize how close these islands were; Kalymnos popped up out of nowhere. As we drifted into Vathi’s fjord, the water turned this deep blue-green, so clear you could see little fish darting around. The village itself felt almost paused in time — quiet streets, a woman selling homemade orange juice (I bought some; it tasted like sunlight), and old sponge warehouses where you could still smell salt and something faintly sweet.

After an hour wandering Vathi, we headed for Plati. On the way, our guide pointed out fish farms — apparently dolphins sometimes show up there. We actually saw two! Not leaping through hoops or anything, just surfacing near the boat while everyone scrambled for their cameras. At Plati they dropped anchor and said “jump in if you want.” The water was so clear it almost looked fake; I’m not much of a swimmer but couldn’t resist. There was a happy hour going on back on deck — cocktails clinking, people laughing in five different languages. My towel ended up half sandy, half wet; didn’t really care.

Pserimos was our last stop. Only about fifteen families live there in winter — our guide told us that over souvlaki and salad (the BBQ lunch is included). Some folks went straight for the shallow beach; I wandered off down a narrow path behind a taverna and found myself alone with cicadas buzzing so loud it felt like heat itself. There’s not much to do except slow down — which is probably the point. On the way back to Kos, I sat by the rail watching sunlight flicker on the waves and realized I hadn’t checked my phone all day. Still think about that orange juice sometimes.

What’s included

Your day includes departure from Kos port aboard Odyssey Boat with three island stops—Vathi’s fjord village walk, swimming at Plati islet with optional cocktails for purchase, one hour free time at Pserimos’ sandy beach or tavernas, plus a BBQ lunch (with vegetarian options) served by the friendly crew before returning by evening.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Odyssey Boat Cruise