Bay to Bay Cruise of Kos
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Bay to Bay Cruise of Kos

4.3/5
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£39.00
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Language: English
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Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
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Meal included
Why you’ll love this…
  • Cruise the southern coastline of Kos
  • Swimming and BBQ at Kefalos Bay, then stop for a swim at Camel beach
  • Discover underwater volcanic activity at Bubble bay
What to expect

Explore the beautiful coastline of southern Kos while enjoying the sea breeze and sunshine on board a pirate boat. This full-day cruise is a great opportunity to get to know the area's best beaches, including the famous Bubble bay.

After departing from Kardamena, your first port of call is Kefalos Bay, a scenic spot complete with a rocky islet topped by a chapel. As well as jumping in for a swim, you'll also enjoy a BBQ lunch. Afterwards, the cruise continues to Camel Bay, a secluded area with sandy coves that are perfect for swimming and snorkeling.

Next, get back on board and head to Paradise beach, also known as ‘Bubble bay' thanks to its underwater volcanic activity. Marvel at the water bubbles which risie up from the sea floor – it's definitely unique. Make sure you bring snorkels or an underwater camera to capture the experience.

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What's included
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Where
Kardamena Port
What to remember
  • This is a Bay to Bay cruise with swim stops. Guests are not able to disembark directly from the boat onto the beaches visited
  • Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Not suitable for guests who can't swim
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
  • Bring your passport or official EU identification
  • Subject to weather conditions
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.3 /5

Based on 7 reviews from verified customers

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    Lee

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    3.8
    11 September 2023

    Travelled as a couple

    So the trip itsself is beautiful the first stop you go to the waters are so cryatal clear and beautiful. I would take advantage at this point of the local restaraunts and get in a decent meal. Upon return you will get 2 meat skewers and some slaw and a bit of bread as the "bbq" food provided not very substantial. The 2nd stop you go on is a church on a rock and you can go up to see it. I didn't personally bother i stayed and swam around the boat. The 3rd stop you swim around the boat. Worth it

  • A

    Anna W

    Verified booking

    5
    10 September 2023

    Travelled as a couple

    I really enjoyed the trip, we had enough time at every stop and the boat was not overcrowded. Definitely recommended! You can also pay by card for your drinks (I saw someone mentioned taking cash).

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    John G

    Verified booking

    4.2
    5 September 2023

    Travelled with family

    Loved the boat the trip and the staff were efficient and friendly but not in your face. The boat was busy but not overly packed and had a good atmosphere as was mainly family groups. I thought the lunch was okay but very basic and sufficient rather than good. overall a really good trip which we all enjoyed.

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    Lizzie

    Verified booking

    4.6
    18 August 2023

    Travelled as a couple

    The pirate ship was great and the bays we explored were lovely. The music played was also great, kept a good atmosphere and the food was tasty. The only fault was the captain telling us to get off the benches when there was plenty of space.

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    Neil

    Verified booking

    3
    11 August 2023

    Travelled as a couple

    Food limited and basic. Needed a ladder up and a ladder down as total chaos trying to jump off the boat or get into the sea via ladder as the ladder was crammed with people coming back up all the time. Trip stated you swam to beach from boat but beach was too far so it was only swimming at the side of the boat. Only one beach was accessible via walking. Views and music was excellent. Drinks only sold on upper deck.

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    Terry

    Verified booking

    5
    23 July 2023

    Travelled with family

    We had a wonderful day, the staff on the boat were friendly, the TUI rep was lovely, stopping to chat and answering any questions asked, the 3 bays were beautiful , all in all a great day out for all the family.

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