Fringed by miles and miles of picture-perfect sandy beaches, the Greek island of Kos is a hugely popular jumping-off point for yacht charter adventures.
Boats moored in the waters around Kos (Photo: cbamber85 via Flickr / CC BY 2.0)
Part of Greece’s Dodecanese islands in the southeastern Aegean Sea, Kos attracts large numbers of tourists every year. Among its many visitors are those seeking a memorable yacht charter adventure, with the pristine waters around the island making for stunning cruising grounds. If you’d like to charter a yacht or catamaran in Kos, we’ve picked out three of the best companies for you to pick from.
Ritzy Charters
A renowned name in the boat charter world, Ritzy Charters offer over 350 yachts in Greece, covering every vessel style, including motorboats, sailing boats and catamarans. All of these can include Kos on their itinerary, but you may need to board the boat in another part of Greece. According to our searches, the cheapest available boat currently listed for charter in Greece is priced at €9,100 per week, which gets you a 46-metre catamaran which sleeps 8 guests across 4 cabins. The booking process is uncomplicated too – you simply fill in a form with all essential details, including party size, preferred dates of travel and itinerary, then you request a quote and wait for the company to return a list of available yachts based on your criteria.
Boatbookings
Another well-established industry player, Boatbookings have almost 140 vessels available for Kos charters, with every budget and preference catered for. Among them are yachts ranging from 12 to 64 metres, 73 of which are offered as bareboat (no skipper or crew) and the rest as crewed yachts. Their fleet also includes a total of 33 catamarans, with prices starting at around €3,000 per week. Boatbookings claim to assess every boat they list in person so ensure it meets the requisite standards and they also offer a comprehensive reviews section so prospective charterers can read about the experiences of previous guests on a specific vessel.
Kos rent a boat
A family-run company with a rich maritime heritage dating back to the 1950s, Kos rent a boat are a renowned local company offering a range of charter boats as well as organised trips around Kos – many of which are equipped to reach many of the secluded spots in the area. With a fleet comprising entirely of motorboats, vessels range from between 5.5 metres and 14 metres, with pricing starting at around €180 per day. Some of their boats require a license to be helmed, while there are also smaller vessels that can be hired bareback. Alternatively, you can also request a boat with a skipper so you can sit back and enjoy the ride.