Snorkeling in Kos: Small-Group Catamaran with Lunch & Drinks

Anchor in crystal bays, snorkel with free gear, eat lunch on the water.

A full-day catamaran trip from Kos to Pserimos Island with snorkeling in secluded bays, a freshly prepared Greek lunch and drinks included. You swim and snorkel with free-to-use gear in clear water, relax between stops, and return to Kos after 7 hours. The boat holds a small group, a guide speaks English and Greek, and the crew brings coffee and snacks at the start, then wine, beer and soft drinks throughout the day. Minimum age is 12; bring your own beach towel.

The Experience

If you land in Kos with a free afternoon or want a day away from the beach bars, this catamaran trip fills it without planning. You board a spacious boat in the morning, settle in as it leaves the harbor, and the crew brings coffee and snacks while you watch the Aegean open up. The route runs to Pserimos Island, a smaller neighbor with no crowds, and the boat anchors in two or three secluded bays where the water sits so clear you see the bottom from the deck.

Snorkeling happens in these bays with gear the boat provides—mask, fins, snorkel—so you don't pack or rent separately. You go in when you want, stay as long as you want, and climb back aboard to dry off and drink wine or beer while the crew prepares lunch. The meal is cooked on board, Greek in style, and served with white wine, beer or soft drinks flowing the whole afternoon. Between swims you can sunbathe on deck, read, or watch the water change color as the sun moves.

The boat is small enough that the crew knows your name by the second stop, but large enough that you're not crammed in with fifty people. A guide speaks English and Greek throughout the day, pointing out what lives underwater and answering questions about the islands. The whole trip runs 7 hours from departure to return, so you're back in town by late afternoon with time to eat dinner ashore.

What’s included

• Snorkeling gear (mask, fins, snorkel).
• morning coffee and snacks.
• Greek lunch prepared on board.
• white wine, beer and soft drinks throughout the day.
• bottled water.
• a guide speaking English and Greek.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by SAIL KOS

Is this one for you?Book this if your group wants a full day on the water with set departure times and a fixed route—you swim at multiple bays without coordinating separate boat hops between them.

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Top questions

What's the water like for snorkeling around Pserimos?

The bays where the catamaran anchors are secluded and clear enough to see the seafloor from the surface. You'll find small fish and sea life typical of the Dodecanese, though this is not a deep-reef dive—it's shallow-water snorkeling in protected coves.

Is the snorkeling gear included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling gear is free to use on the boat—mask, fins and snorkel are provided. You don't need to rent or pack your own, though you should bring a beach towel from your hotel.

How much time do I actually spend in the water?

The boat anchors in multiple bays over the 7-hour day, so you choose when and how long to swim or snorkel at each stop. Most travelers spend 1 to 2 hours total in the water, with the rest of the time on deck eating, drinking and resting between swims.

What's included in the lunch and drinks?

Lunch is a freshly prepared Greek meal cooked on board and served with white wine, beer, soft drinks and water included throughout the day. Coffee and snacks also come at the start of the trip, so you're fed from morning until you return to Kos.

Do I need to book a transfer to the boat, or is pickup included?

The boat departs from Kos harbor, and you'll need to arrange your own transfer there—the island gets very busy in season, so book a taxi or rental car ahead rather than relying on the day-of options.

Can kids come on this trip?

The minimum age is 12 years old. Children younger than that are not permitted, and the trip is also not suitable for people over 75 or those with physical impairments.