--- title: "Kos Island Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kos-island description: "Where Hippocrates first taught the healing arts" --- # Kos Island πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Β· Greece Β· Eastern Mediterranean > "Where Hippocrates first taught the healing arts" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 10h - **Visiting Sailings:** 30 - **Cruise Lines:** 3 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Oct (9 sailings), Nov (9 sailings), Jul (4 sailings) ## About Kos Island Kos Island, nestled in the heart of the Dodecanese, welcomes you with a blend of ancient history and sun-drenched Mediterranean charm. As your ship docks in the bustling port of Kos Town, you're greeted by the imposing 15th-century Neratzia Castle, its stone walls reflecting in the azure waters of the harbour. Palm-lined boulevards and neoclassical buildings set the scene for a day of exploration, where the past and present seamlessly intertwine. The island’s gentle landscape, dotted with olive groves and vineyards, stretches out beyond the town, inviting you to discover its hidden treasures. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** Greek - **Timezone:** Europe/Athens - **Tipping:** 5-10% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 36.9003, 27.2829 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Kos%20Island/@36.9003,27.28291,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Kos%20Island&ll=36.9003,27.28291&z=13) ## Things to Do in Kos Island Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Kos Wildlife Walks: birdwatching and animal photography](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/caf23b75-95c2-4dfc-bc15-79c4037f41f4.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (34) | 2h | βœ“ | €75 | Viator | | [Private Greek Cooking Class in Kos with Lunch](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/08c57379-66ee-4fca-bfbe-6f3c75ea8e1a.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (33) | 3h | βœ“ | €83 | Viator | | [Kos 4x4 Sunset Safari Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/81bce525-9a1f-41fb-9992-b3d33c2f9be8.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (26) | 4h | βœ“ | €95 | Viator | | [Kos: Beginner Scuba Diving Experience in Pserimos Island](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1ea9b77f-9c9f-4484-be18-4436436071a8.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (39) | 5h 30m | βœ“ | €105 | Viator | | [Mykonos Private Island Tour with Snorkeling Stop](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a3abe47e-38c3-4944-8c7c-5f94e254436f.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (20) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €620 | Viator | | [Horse Riding Experience on the Beach with Instructor](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/96f3aaf1-d48e-4327-8830-725c6512852e.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (18) | 0h 45m | βœ“ | €70 | Viator | | [Kos Greek Night with Transfer Dinner and Unlimited Wine](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1fe7b2af-fb32-4ac0-bca4-c38a0387554c.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (18) | 4h | βœ“ | €55 | Viator | | [Kos 4x4 Exploration: Views, Villages & Flavors](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8626864e-da93-4553-90f8-f652e4285697.md?via=markdown) | 4.6β˜… (41) | 6h | βœ“ | €115 | Viator | | [Kos Island tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/88d21366-e6d3-49d5-a36a-82c2a514f216.md?via=markdown) | 4.6β˜… (39) | 6h | βœ“ | €49 | Viator | | [3 Island Luxury Cruise with 4 Swimming Stops with Captain Morgan](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f17526a3-7360-42e5-8faf-39f2430fb693.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,504) | 7h | – | €30 | Viator | | [Kos Luxury Sightseeing Private Tours](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/bcddd540-93e1-4179-a600-7b6bdb6622ac.md?via=markdown) | 4.7β˜… (19) | 4h | βœ“ | €400 | Viator | | [90 Minutes Glass Bottom Boat with Mermaid Show](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b638c304-b1c8-49d3-8e9a-82b4fe495356.md?via=markdown) | 4.5β˜… (20) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €27 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Bodrum](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/bodrum.md): 11 nm - [Patmos Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/patmos-island.md): 44 nm - [Marmaris](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/marmaris.md): 48 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/turquoise-tides-istanbul-aegean~AIDA-AIDABLU-20280422-7.md)** - **Price:** €980 per person (€1,960 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [AIDAblu](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidablu.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2028-04-22 - **Itinerary:** Turquoise Tides – Istanbul & Aegean ## Featured Cruises from Kos Island Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Sunlit Antiquities – Athens, Bodrum & Valletta](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunlit-antiquities-athens-bodrum-valletta~AIDA-AIDABLU-20270508-14.md) | AIDAblu | AIDA Cruises | 2027-05-08 | 14 | €1,840 | | [Byzantine Dawn – Istanbul, Santorini & Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/cruises/byzantine-dawn-istanbul-santorini-mykonos~COSTA-PACIFICA-20270702-7.md) | Costa Pacifica | Costa Cruises | 2027-07-02 | 7 | €1,223 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Kos Island](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=kos_island) (30 sailings) ## Browse - [Eastern Mediterranean cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)