Gulet description
North Dodecanese Cabin Charter Gulet Cruise
Discover the Greek Islands by traditional gulet
A cabin charter gulet cruise in the North Dodecanese is a relaxed way to discover the Greek Islands of the Aegean. The cruise starts and ends in Kos. Along the way, you will enjoy swimming stops, island visits and time to explore ashore.
The route includes Pserimos, Kalymnos, Leros, Lipsi and Patmos. Swim in quiet bays, relax on deck and discover a different island almost every day.
Weather and sea conditions can affect the route. The captain may adjust the itinerary when necessary.
This is a shared gulet cruise for individual travellers. You book your own cabin and share the boat with other guests. There is no need to pack and unpack every day. You simply settle into your cabin and enjoy life at sea.
Why choose a North Dodecanese gulet cruise?
- Discover different islands – no hotel changes or ferry journeys.
- Swim in beautiful bays – enjoy clear waters and peaceful anchorages.
- Relaxed life on board – an informal atmosphere and traditional wooden gulet.
- Explore ashore – visit villages, historical sites and local tavernas.
A cabin charter cruise is ideal if you want to discover several Greek islands without constantly packing or changing hotels.
Life on board is simple and relaxed. This is not a luxury yacht cruise. The focus is on the sea, nature and island life. You will spend plenty of time outdoors, enjoy meals on board and have time to explore each destination.
The atmosphere is friendly and informal. The gulet offers standard onboard service and everything you need for a comfortable week at sea.
Your gulet
The cruise operates on a traditional wooden gulet with air conditioning. The boat is normally confirmed shortly before departure.
Gulets used for these cruises generally have 8 – 9 passenger cabins. Each cabin has a private bathroom/WC and air conditioning.
The exact boat may vary according to availability. Gulets are generally 20–35 metres long and are designed for comfortable, relaxed cruising.
What’s included in the cabin cruise?
Your cabin charter includes:
- Private cabin with ensuite bathroom/WC
- Captain, chef and onboard crew
- Half board with breakfast and lunch
- Welcome Dinner
- Captain’s Dinner
- Traditional local food
Port fees of €150 per person are mandatory and payable separately.
Drinks, optional excursions, transfers, flights and beach/deck towels are not included.
How to reach Kos for your gulet cruise
Kos is an easy starting point for a Greek Islands gulet cruise.
Kos International Airport (KGS) has direct flights from many European destinations during the summer season. There are also regular domestic flights from Athens and other Greek airports.
The cruise departs from Kos Marina, around 25 km from Kos International Airport. The journey takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
You can reach the marina by:
- Local taxi
- Local transport
- Pre-arranged private transfer
We can also arrange your transfer to the marina.
Kos Marina is close to Kos Town. This makes it easy to arrive a day early or stay an extra night after your North Dodecanese gulet cruise.
Highlights of the North Dodecanese
Patmos – history and island culture
Patmos is one of the most famous islands in the Dodecanese. Visit the historic Monastery of Saint John the Theologian and the whitewashed village of Chora. You can also visit the Cave of the Apocalypse. Whilem Skala is a wonderafull small town with shop and caffes.
Lipsi – a Aegean jewel od Dodecanese
Lipsi is a quiet small Greek island where you can visit all island by foot.-). Here you’ll find clear waters and a relaxed atmosphere. The some town is known for his fish ouzeri, some very good restaurants like Manolis. And after dinner we all meet at Rock caffe for some nice music and a drink.
Kalymnos – sponge diving and local traditions
Kalymnos is famous for its sponge-diving tradition. The capital Pothia and its colourful waterfront, traditional villages and dramatic rocky landscapes. Here you can try a local sweet galaktobureko. An beeing fisherman place, the seafood is really really good.
Leros – green landscapes and Italian architecture
Leros combines small hills, bays and distinctive Italian-influenced architecture. Its different form the rest of Dodecanese
Pserimos – swimming and quiet bays
Pserimos is a small island with clear, shallow waters and a peaceful atmosphere. It is an ideal place for one of the first swimming stops of your North Dodecanese island cruise.
An informal cruise
A gulet cruise is different from travelling by ferry. The captain can adapt the route according to the conditions at sea.
Weather, wind and sea conditions can affect the itinerary. Port availability, local regulations and other operational factors can also require changes.
The captain may therefore change the route, anchorage or order of the islands. The programme describes the planned route, but individual stops cannot always be guaranteed.
The captain and port authorities’ decisions are final. Changes made for weather, sea conditions or safety reasons do not give the right to a refund.
Booking your North Dodecanese cabin cruise
This is a shared cabin charter cruise. You book your own cabin rather than the entire gulet. It is suitable for couples, friends, solo travellers and small groups.
You can discover the Greek Islands by gulet without the cost of a private charter.
A 30% deposit confirms your reservation. The remaining balance must be paid according to the booking conditions before departure.
Not sure if a North Dodecanese island gulet cruise is right for you? Contact us. We can explain the route, the type of gulet, what is included and what to expect from life on board.
Meals on Board
Breakfast example
Start the day with a continental – greek breakfast selection, including:
- Fresh and toasted bread
- Croissants and cereals
- Eggs, omelettes and bacon
- Greek yogurt and fresh fruit
- Fresh vegetables
- Feta and yellow cheese
- Ham and sausages
- Olives
- Greek honey, jams, butter and chocolate spread
- Homemade cake
Lunch
Lunch features a freshly prepared Mediterranean buffet with a selection of Greek and local dishes.
Depending on the day, you may enjoy traditional pies, pasta or rice dishes, seasonal vegetables, salads, fish, lamb, beef or souvlaki. Meals are served with bread, tzatziki, cheese and fresh fruit.
Welcome & Captain’s Dinner
The cruise includes a Welcome Dinner and a Captain’s Dinner.
The menu features Greek and Mediterranean dishes, salads, side dishes, fresh bread and dessert. The exact menu may include dishes such as Greek salad, cheese pie, pasta and other local specialities.
Please note that the menu is a sample and may vary from gulet to gulet.
Optional Extras
Some services and activities are available on some departures at an additional cost:
- Dinner: €30 per person, per dinner
- E-Foil: €150 per week
- SUP: €150 per week
- Double Kayak: €120 per week
- Single Kayak: €90 per week
- Special Events: €100
- Corkage Fee: €60
- Overnight Air Conditioning: €150 per cabin for the full cruise
Availability of optional water sports and other extras depends on the boat assigned for your departure.
Prices per person 2027
| 01.05.2027-11.05.2027 | 1200 € |
|---|---|
| 12.05.2027-02.07.2027 | 1260 € |
| 03.07.2027-03.09.2027 | 1380 € |
| 04.09.2027-01.10.2027 | 1260 € |
| 02.10,2027-21.10.2027 | 1200 € |
| port taxes | 150 € |
Included in the price
- Onboard Standard Ensuite Accommodation
- The Crew (Captain, Engineer, Steward, Chef)
- The Daily Fuel Consumption(4 hours/day)
- Half- Board (Buffet Breakfast – Plated Lunch)
- Welcome Dinner & Captain’s Dinner
- Private Beach & Swim Stops
- Use of Snorkeling Equipment
- Basic Bath Amenities
- Free Cellular Wi-Fi (SubjecttoLimitation)
- A/C (Subject to Limitation)
- VAT
Not included in the price
- Superior Ensuite Accomodation according availability
- Optional Excursions/Activities
- Full-Board/Dinners
- Drinks/Drink Packages
- Overnight A/C & Fan
- Beach / DeckTowels
- SUP / Kayak
- PortFees:150€/person (Mandatory)
- Flights
Itinerary
Day 1 | Kos – Embarkation
Your North Dodecanese gulet cruise begins at Kos Marina, where boarding starts at 17:00. Meet your captain and crew, settle into your private cabin and get comfortable on board.
You can relax on deck or take some time to explore Kos Town, with its lively waterfront, cafés and historic centre.
In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner on board before spending your first night in Kos Marina.
Day 2 | Pserimos – Kalymnos
After breakfast, we cruise towards Pserimos, a small island known for its clear waters and peaceful atmosphere.
The day begins with a swimming stop in a beautiful bay, followed by a freshly prepared traditional lunch served on board.
After lunch, we continue towards Kalymnos, famous for its traditional sponge-diving heritage and dramatic landscapes. In the afternoon, we enter the harbour, where you can go ashore and discover the local waterfront, shops and traditional island atmosphere.
Day 3 | Kalymnos – Leros
After breakfast, we continue our Greek Islands gulet cruise towards Leros.
As every day on board, we stop in a sheltered bay for swimming and relaxation, while lunch is prepared and served on the gulet.
After lunch, we continue to Leros and enter the harbour in the afternoon. You can explore the waterfront, walk through the local villages or simply enjoy a drink overlooking the sea.
Leros is known for its green landscapes, peaceful bays and distinctive Italian-influenced architecture.
Day 4 | Leros – Lipsi
In the morning, we sail towards Lipsi, one of the smaller and more peaceful islands of the Dodecanese.
Before arriving at the harbour, we stop in a beautiful bay for swimming, relaxing and a traditional lunch on board.
After lunch, we continue to Lipsi harbour. Take some time to walk through the small whitewashed streets, discover the local shops or enjoy a traditional meal or drink at one of the waterfront tavernas.
Lipsi is a wonderful place to experience the slower pace and authentic atmosphere of the Greek islands.
Day 5 | Lipsi – Patmos
After breakfast, we sail towards Patmos, one of the best-known islands of the North Dodecanese.
During the day, the gulet stops in a sheltered bay for swimming and a traditional lunch on board, with plenty of time to enjoy the sea before heading into the harbour.
In the afternoon, you can go ashore and discover Patmos, including the beautiful village of Chora, the Monastery of Saint John and the Cave of the Apocalypse.
The evening is yours to enjoy the island’s restaurants, cafés and traditional atmosphere.
Day 6 | Patmos – Island Stop
After breakfast, we leave Patmos and continue our North Dodecanese island cruise.
The day’s destination will be selected according to weather and sea conditions, with the aim of finding a sheltered and enjoyable area around the islands of the North Dodecanese, such as Levitha or another island close to Lipsi and Patmos.
As usual, we begin the day with a swimming stop in a beautiful bay, followed by a traditional lunch prepared and served on board.
After lunch, depending on the conditions and the final route, we continue towards the selected island or anchorage, where there will be time to relax, explore ashore or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Day 7 | Kalymnos Area – Kos
After breakfast, we begin our return journey towards Kos.
Along the way, we stop in a sheltered bay around Kalymnos for a final swim and time to relax on board, followed by lunch prepared by the crew.
In the afternoon, the gulet continues towards Kos Marina, arriving later in the day.
Enjoy your final evening in Kos Town or relax on board and join the crew for the Captain’s Farewell Dinner.
Day 8 | Kos – Disembarkation
Day 8 | Kos – Disembarkation
After breakfast, it is time to say goodbye to your crew and fellow travellers.
Disembarkation takes place at 09:00 at Kos Marina.
If required, an airport transfer can be arranged for your onward journey.
Your North Dodecanese gulet cruise comes to an end, leaving you with a week of swimming, island discoveries and time spent at sea.
