Yachts in Kos harbour on the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean Sea

Departure Port

Kos Yacht Charter for Dodecanese Routes

Start your private crewed yacht charter from Kos, Greece. Compare live yacht availability, review departure options, and plan a tailored sailing route with YachtCloud.

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Port

Kos

Country

Greece

Fleet

57 yachts

Guests

6-40 guests

Cabins

3-15 cabins

Yacht Types

Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer

Why start your yacht charter from Kos?

Kos yacht charter begins at a harbour with 265 berths, water supply at berths and electricity up to 400 Amps. The base supports Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer and Motor Yacht departures, giving groups a defined starting point for Northern or Southern Dodecanese routes.

Arrivals use Kos Airport “Ippokratis” (KGS) and a 30 minutes by road transfer to boarding. A fuel station, supermarket, laundry and yacht chandlers keep embarkation practical before departure. Northern itineraries include Lakki Harbour, Leros, Lipsi Harbour and Skala Harbour, Patmos.

For a wider Greece charter perspective, explore the Greece guide before returning to Kos for its airport transfer, berth facilities and Dodecanese route options. Read the Greece yacht charter guide.

Port planning snapshot

TRANSFER

30 minutes by road

Kos Airport “Ippokratis” (KGS) connects arrivals to boarding in 30 minutes by road at this port.

MARINA

265 berths

Berths accommodate yachts from 8 to 80 metres, alongside water and electricity supply.

FLEET

57 yachts

The fleet spans Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer and Motor Yacht options for charter parties.

ROUTES

Northern and Southern loops

Route options depart from and return to Kos through named Dodecanese stops.

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Getting to Kos

Boarding at Kos follows a 30 minutes by road transfer from Kos Airport “Ippokratis” (KGS). The marina combines 265 berths with water and electricity supplies, a fuel station, supermarket, laundry and yacht chandlers.

Kos Airport “Ippokratis” (KGS)

30 minutes by road

265 berths

Water supply at berths

Electricity supply up to 400 Amps

Fuel station

Sample itinerary ideas

Use these as a starting point when planning from Kos. We can tailor the route to your pace, guest mix, and preferred balance of cruising, swimming, and time ashore.

7 nights

Northern Island Circuit

Leave Kos for Kalymnos, Leros, Lipsi, Patmos, Arki and Marathi, then return to the embarkation harbour. This loop follows a defined Northern Dodecanese sequence from Kos.

Southern Return Loop

Sail from Kos through Nisyros, Tilos, Chalki, Rhodes and Symi before coming back to the departure harbour. The Southern Dodecanese loop keeps each named stop within one return route.

Harbour and Anchorage Calls

Harbour and anchorage calls include Kardamena Harbour, Pali Harbour, Lakki Harbour, Lipsi Harbour and Skala Harbour. Pothia, Vathys, Marathi anchorage, Symi Harbour, Lindos Bay and Mandraki provide further named stops.

Best routes from Kos

Routes from Kos can be shaped around short escapes, classic week charters, or longer one-way itineraries depending on yacht availability and your preferred cruising rhythm.

Northern Dodecanese loop from Kos

7 nights

Depart Kos for Kalymnos, Leros, Lipsi, Patmos, Arki and Marathi, before finishing back at Kos. This 7-night Northern Dodecanese loop gives the route a fixed return structure.

Best for: Guests seeking a seven-night northern loop

Southern Dodecanese loop from Kos

Kos departures take in Nisyros, Tilos, Chalki, Rhodes and Symi before the loop finishes at Kos. The Southern Dodecanese route creates a defined return itinerary through these named stops.

Best for: Guests choosing southern Dodecanese harbour calls

Explore routes from Kos

From Kos, charters explore the Cyclades — Athens, Kea, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos and more. Use the map to explore route ideas and charter stops.

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Departure Port

Athens

The Alimos marina gateway — most Cyclades charters set off from Athens, crossing to Kea by the first evening.

Best for: First-time charters, easy flights, Cyclades departures.

Explore Athens

Routes from Kos trace Northern and Southern Dodecanese loops, while nearby harbour, bay and anchorage calls add further planning reference points.

Popular stops and cruising ideas

Kardamena Harbour, Kos

This protected-port stop features on a Kos-based flotilla itinerary, creating a defined harbour call within a local route plan from the embarkation point.

Pali Harbour, Nisyros

This is the first stop on a Kos-to-Rhodes seven-day itinerary, establishing an early harbour call after embarkation from the port.

Lakki Harbour, Leros

This Northern Dodecanese itinerary stop places a harbour call on Leros within a defined route from the Kos embarkation point.

Lipsi Harbour

An overnight harbour call on the Northern Dodecanese loop, this stop gives the itinerary a named Lipsi pause before later route calls.

Skala Harbour, Patmos

This harbour is a Northern Dodecanese itinerary stop, creating a defined Patmos call within the route that departs from Kos.

Pothia, Kalymnos

This overnight option on the Northern Dodecanese loop adds a named Kalymnos harbour call to the return route from Kos.

Stops and itinerary planning FAQ

Where can I sail from Kos?

You can sail on Northern and Southern Dodecanese loops from Kos. The northern route includes Kalymnos, Leros, Lipsi, Patmos, Arki and Marathi. The southern route calls at Nisyros, Tilos, Chalki, Rhodes and Symi before returning.

How many nights do Kos routes need?

The Northern Dodecanese loop from Kos needs 7 nights. Its sequence runs through Kalymnos, Leros, Lipsi, Patmos, Arki and Marathi before Kos. The Southern Dodecanese loop also returns to Kos, with Nisyros, Tilos, Chalki, Rhodes and Symi on its route.

Are Kos routes one-way or return?

The named routes are return loops to Kos. Northern Dodecanese loop from Kos starts and ends there after Kalymnos, Leros, Lipsi, Patmos, Arki and Marathi. Southern Dodecanese loop from Kos also begins and ends there after Nisyros, Tilos, Chalki, Rhodes and Symi.

Kos yacht charter costs

Charter cost reflects your choice of Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer or Motor Yacht, plus the inclusions and extras attached to your booking. Review the weekly ranges alongside crew wages, food, fuel, berthing and transfer requirements when planning your charter.

Yacht Type	Indicative Price
Catamaran	€9,100 to €70,000 per week
Gulet	€10,500 to €98,000 per week
Motor Sailer	€7,500 to €145,010 per week
Motor Yacht	€15,000 to €97,000 per week

Prices are indicative and vary by yacht, charter arrangements and selected extras.

Best time to charter from Kos

The charter season runs from May through October. Plan around the ordered season months of May, June, July, August, September and October, and align your preferred embarkation date with the yacht and route you choose. Discuss timing alongside your departure plans and the itinerary that fits your party.

Month	Conditions
May	Included in the charter season
June	Included in the charter season
July	Included in the charter season
August	Included in the charter season
September	Included in the charter season
October	Included in the charter season

Who is Kos best for?

Large Groups

Fleet capacity spans 6-40 guests across layouts with 3-15 cabins for charter parties.

Yacht Choice

Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer and Motor Yacht options depart from this marina.

Route Planners

Northern and Southern Dodecanese loops both begin and finish at this port.

Airport Arrivals

Guests using Kos Airport “Ippokratis” (KGS) have a 30 minutes by road transfer.

Marina Services

Water, electricity, fuel, supermarket, laundry and yacht chandlers support boarding at the marina.

What's included in a Kos charter?

Included

Charter yacht with equipment
Crew wages and food
Ship's laundry
Basic operating consumables
Yacht and crew insurance

Usually Extra

Advance Provisioning Allowance
Guest food and beverages
Yacht, tender and water-toy fuel
Berthing, harbour and pilot fees
VAT and taxes
Shore-side electricity and water
Onshore transfers and tours
Guest laundry

Kos yacht charter FAQs

Costs, seasonality, routing, and planning from Kos, answered in a quick format before you enquire.

What does a Kos charter cost?

Indicative weekly pricing runs from €7,500 to €145,010 across the fleet. Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer and Motor Yacht ranges differ. Advance Provisioning Allowance, fuel, fees, VAT and taxes sit outside the core charter inclusions.

When is best to charter from Kos?

The charter season runs from May to October. May, June, July, August, September and October are the months for departures from Kos. Choose your date alongside the yacht type and route that suit your group.

How do I reach boarding in Kos?

Boarding follows a 30 minutes by road transfer from Kos Airport “Ippokratis” (KGS). The marina has 265 berths, water and electricity supplies, a fuel station, supermarket, laundry and yacht chandlers. The marina also has a parking lot.

How long are charters from Kos?

A Northern Dodecanese loop from Kos needs 7 nights. The same route passes Kalymnos, Leros, Lipsi, Patmos, Arki and Marathi before returning. The Southern Dodecanese loop returns to Kos via Nisyros, Tilos, Chalki, Rhodes and Symi.

How many guests can a Kos yacht host?

Yachts accommodate 6-40 guests, with 3-15 cabins across the fleet. Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer and Motor Yacht choices create different onboard configurations. Select a yacht around your group size and preferred layout on board together.

What is included in a Kos charter?

Core inclusions cover the charter yacht and equipment, crew wages and food, ship's laundry, basic operating consumables, and yacht and crew insurance. APA, guest food and beverages, fuel, fees, VAT and taxes are extra. Onshore transfers and tours also cost extra.