Kos cruise to Kalymnos, Pserimos & Plati: three islands, one day

Three islands in one afternoon without renting a car or planning stops

A full-day cruise from Kos visits Kalymnos, Pserimos and Plati Island aboard a pirate boat, with swimming time at each stop, a traditional meal on board and an English-speaking guide. The boat departs at 10am and returns at 5pm; hotel pickup is available for an additional fee. You swim in clear water, relax on golden sand beaches and enjoy drinks and dancing as the boat approaches the final island.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cruise to three islands and activities

• Board pirate boat at Kos port
• Cruise to Pserimos Island
• Relax and swim at Pserimos beach
• Travel to Kalymnos Island
• Explore Kalymnos town and sights
• Head to Plati Island
• Sunbathe, drink cocktails, and dive
• Return to Kos port

The Experience

You arrive at Kos port at 10am and board the pirate boat for a seven-hour cruise through the Dodecanese. The boat heads first to Pserimos, a tiny island covering only 15 square kilometers, where you spend an hour swimming in clear blue water and resting on the golden sand beach. After Pserimos, the boat sails to Kalymnos, the main stop of the day—the island's capital town of Pothia sits at the main port and serves as the center for local restaurants, cafes and historical sights. You have time to walk the town or stay on the water.

The third and final stop is Plati Island, where the atmosphere shifts. You spend time on the boat itself, sunbathing and trying cocktails and drinks under the sun, with the option to dive from the boat if you want to test your skills in the water. A traditional meal—souvlaki, salad and bread, with vegetarian options available—is served on board during the cruise. The boat returns to Kos port by 5pm.

If you're arriving in Kos without a rental car or prefer not to arrange island transport yourself, this cruise handles the logistics: the boat, the stops, the meal and the guide are all included. Hotel pickup and drop-off can be added at checkout for a small fee. The English-speaking guide is with you throughout the day.

What’s included

• Boat tickets for the cruise to all three islands.
• a traditional meal of souvlaki, salad and bread on board with vegetarian options available.
• all fees, taxes and liability insurance.
• an English-speaking guide for the full day.
• swimming time at Pserimos and Plati Island.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by SAIL AWAY TOURS

Is this one for you?Book this cruise if you arrive in Kos without a car or want to skip the planning of which islands to visit and how to reach them—the boat, the timing and the meal are arranged, so your afternoon holds together without building it yourself. Hotel pickup is optional and costs extra.

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Top questions

What is Pserimos Island like when we get there?

Pserimos is one of the smallest islands in the Dodecanese, covering only 15 square kilometers. You spend an hour there swimming in clear blue water and relaxing on the golden sand beach with no crowds or development to interrupt it.

What happens at Plati Island?

Plati Island is the final stop, where you spend time on the boat itself rather than on shore. You can sunbathe on deck, order cocktails and drinks, and dive from the boat if you want to swim. The atmosphere is more relaxed and social than the earlier stops.

Is the meal included in the cruise price?

Yes, a traditional meal of souvlaki, salad and bread is served on board during the cruise. Vegetarian options are available if you request them when you book.

Can we arrange hotel pickup for this tour?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are available as an optional add-on at checkout for 8 euros per person. Without it, you meet the boat at Kos port at 10am.

What should I know before booking if I have health concerns?

The cruise is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to enjoy the swimming and time on the boat. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the cruise.