5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Marina Kos — at a glance
136 boats are available to book from Marina Kos — 96% of the boats in Kos (141 in all). The fleet is 101 sailing boats and 35 catamarans. The most common models are Bavaria Cruiser 46 (8), Lagoon 42 (7), Hanse 458 (6), Lagoon 450 Fly (6), Lagoon 46 (5) — 65 models in all. Built 2006–2026, 9.8–17.2 m long, 2–8 cabins, up to 12 guests. Day rates start from €167; the typical boat here is around €395 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Kos Marina is a modern full-service marina on the eastern edge of Kos town, a fifteen-minute walk from the harbour front and twenty-five minutes from the airport — the charter base of the Dodecanese.
The marina
Other bases in Kos
- Kos Port 5 boats
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is Kos Airport (KGS), about 20 km from the base as the crow flies; Bodrum-Milas Airport (BJV) is about 50 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request, and a taxi from the airport is the usual alternative.
Getting to the area, what to see ashore and a week's itinerary from here are on the Kos page.
Types of boats at this marina
- Sailing boats 101 boats · from €167 per day
- Catamarans 35 boats · from €238 per day
Ports near Kos
Rhodes (130 boats · 98 km) · Naxos (6 boats · 172 km) · Vlichada (13 boats · 177 km) · Piso Livadi (13 boats · 182 km) · Platis Gialos (5 boats · 182 km) · Ornos (21 boats · 184 km) · Mykonos (25 boats · 185 km) · Tourlos (21 boats · 186 km) · All boats in Greece
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter from Marina Kos cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €167 and the typical boat is around €395 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €1,169. Prices are the boats’ own listed rates; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.
What kinds of boats can I charter from Marina Kos?
136 boats are available to book from Marina Kos: 101 sailing boats and 35 catamarans. The most common models are Bavaria Cruiser 46, Lagoon 42, Hanse 458, Lagoon 450 Fly.
How many boats are based at Marina Kos?
136 of the 141 charter boats in Kos are based at Marina Kos. The other bases in Kos are Kos Port (5).
What is not in the price?
The figure is for the boat. Transit log, tourist tax and the APA are mandatory, set per boat, and paid at the base. Skipper, hostess, extra equipment and other services are optional and also settled at the base.
Why do some boats show no price?
20 of the 136 boats from Marina Kos are on request — usually larger or crewed yachts, where the rate depends on the week and the crew. They are left out of every figure above.
How far is the airport from Marina Kos?
The nearest airport is Kos Airport (KGS), about 20 km away as the crow flies; Bodrum-Milas Airport (BJV) is about 50 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.
Do I need a licence to charter bareboat in Greece?
Yes. Greek rules require a recognised skipper’s certificate and a second crew member with sailing experience declared on the crew list; the base checks the papers at handover. Without them, a skipper is booked as an extra on the boat page.
What day do charters start?
Weekly charters run Saturday to Saturday: handover from 17:00 on Saturday, return to the base by the evening before and check-out by 9:00 on Saturday morning. Day charters start in the morning from the same quays.
Can we sail to Turkey from Kos?
Bodrum is two hours away, but leaving Greece needs the charter company’s permission in advance and customs clearance in both countries; most crews stay in the Dodecanese for a week.
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