Three Island Cruise from Kos: Swim in turquoise coves

Glide on a wooden boat through sunlit coves with a local guide

A full-day island cruise from Kos aboard a traditional wooden boat, visiting Pserimos and Kalymnos with swimming stops, a sponge workshop tour, and lunch included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are arranged. The guide speaks English and German. Children from age 3 are welcome, and the boat accommodates families with small children.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cruise to Pserimos and Kalymnos islands

• Depart from Kos by traditional wooden boat
• Stop at Pserimos island for swimming and relaxing
• Refresh in the turquoise sea near Platiein island
• Visit Kalymnos island and explore sponge workshop
• Stroll along Kalymnos harbor promenade
• Enjoy optional light lunch on board
• Return to Kos

The experience

Eight hours on the water means you leave Kos in the morning and return by evening, with the boat stopping long enough at each island for real swimming and time ashore. Pserimos, home to about 130 people, has a sandy beach where you can swim, sunbathe or simply sit in the shade. The water is the color the photos promise (turquoise and clear enough to see the bottom), and the boat anchors close enough that swimming is the main event of the stop.

Kalymnos comes next, famous for its sponge divers. You walk through a working sponge workshop to see how the harvest is cleaned and sorted, then have time to stroll the long harbor promenade lined with tavernas and cafes, or stay on the boat if you prefer. Lunch is served on board before the return to Kos, so you eat without leaving the deck. The third stop, Plateia, is another anchorage in clear water where you can swim again before heading back.

A live guide in English or German travels with the boat and handles the logistics: meeting you at your hotel in the morning, timing the stops, and getting you back by evening. The boat is traditional wooden construction, which means it moves slowly enough to feel like a day on the water rather than a transit, and the open deck gives you sun and sea views the whole way. Families with children from age 3 travel regularly. Infants can stay in a stroller on deck, and small children sit with an adult.

What’s included

• Tour escort in English or German.
• lunch served on board.
• hotel pickup and drop-off at selected hotels.
• local taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 11 May 2027

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 140

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cretan Holidays

Is this one for you?You're booking a shared boat tour, so you'll travel with other families and couples rather than alone. The fixed schedule and included lunch mean the day holds together without you arranging meals or transport. You swim when the boat stops and eat when it returns to the deck, which works well for families with children or anyone who prefers not to plan the details.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What is there to do on Pserimos during the stop?

Pserimos has a sandy beach where you swim, sunbathe, or relax in the shade. The boat anchors close to shore, so swimming is the main activity, and you have several hours to spend in and out of the water.

What happens at the sponge workshop on Kalymnos?

The sponge workshop shows how divers' harvests are cleaned, processed and sorted for sale. After the tour you can walk the harbor promenade or return to the boat. The workshop visit is included in the price.

Is lunch included, and what if I have dietary needs?

Lunch is served on the boat before the return to Kos. Drinks are not included, so bring water or purchase beverages on board. Dietary requests are not mentioned in the operator details, so contact them directly before booking if you have restrictions.

How does hotel pickup work, and which hotels are covered?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for selected hotels in Kos. Confirm your accommodation is on the pickup list when you book, as not all hotels are served.

Can I bring a baby or toddler on this cruise?

Children from age 3 are welcome. Infants under 3 can travel if they sit on an adult's lap, and small children can ride in a pram or stroller on deck during the boat ride.