Kos, Greece

Cruise Port

Kos

Island in Greece.

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Overview

Kos is a cruise port in Greece. It lies on the coast at approximately 36.85, 27.233.

About Kos

Kos or Cos is a Greek island, part of the Dodecanese island chain in the southeastern Aegean Sea. Kos is the third largest island of the Dodecanese, after Rhodes and Karpathos; it has a population of 37,089, making it the second most populous of the Dodecanese after Rhodes. The island measures 42.1 by 11.5 kilometres. Administratively, Kos constitutes a municipality within the Kos regional unit, which is part of the South Aegean region. The principal town of the island and seat of the municipality is the town of Kos.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Kos — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Kos

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Greece kos city
2011 Dimos Ko
2011 Dimos Ko
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RhodesAndKos2022OSM
The Abduction of Europa mosaic
The Abduction of Europa mosaic

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 29°C in Jul and coolest around 13°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
13°
9°
Feb
13°
8°
Mar
13°
8°
Apr
17°
12°
May
21°
15°
Jun
25°
19°
Jul
29°
22°
Aug
28°
22°
Sep
26°
20°
Oct
22°
17°
Nov
19°
14°
Dec
15°
11°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Kos the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Kos, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →