Kos Island Shore Excursions & Cruise Port Schedule

Q: Why book shore excursions with Cool Shore Excursions instead of my cruise line?

You often pay less than for a similar tour through the ship, and you choose from every tour in port instead of the ship’s shortlist. You keep the same peace of mind: Guaranteed Return to Ship, free cancellation on most tours and help 24/7.

Q: How do I find shore excursions that fit my cruise?

Pick your cruise line, ship and sail date in the cruise finder. Your cruise page shows every day of your trip, the hours your ship is in Kos Island, and the tours for that day: close to port, quick tours and visitor favorites.

Q: Can I book for a group, children or someone with limited mobility?

Yes. Groups can book online, up to each tour’s limit. For groups of 10 or more, call us and our group bookings team will help. Each tour page lists its age limits, child prices and accessibility details. If you need to check something specific, call us before you book.

Q: Do I earn rewards on shore excursions?

Yes. Shore excursions earn rewards like every booking you make directly with Cool Shore Excursions, and you can spend them on your next trip. See how rewards work.

Q: What does Guaranteed Return to Ship mean?

Book a tour that ends at least an hour before all-aboard. If a delay on that tour ever makes you miss your ship, Cool Shore Excursions pays to get you to the ship’s next port of call, including a hotel if you need one.

Q: How much time should I leave before all-aboard?

Pick a tour that ends at least an hour before all-aboard (all-aboard is usually 30 to 60 minutes before your ship sails). Your cruise page shows the hours your ship is in Kos Island, and each tour page shows how long the tour lasts. Booking two tours on the same day? Leave at least an hour between them. Book this way and our Guaranteed Return to Ship has you covered.

Q: What if my ship arrives late or its hours in port change?

Change your tour yourself under Bookings in your account, or call us any time. We’ll move you to a time that fits your new hours, and if none does, you get a full refund, except on bookings marked All Sales Final.

Q: What if my ship skips Kos Island?

If your cruise line cancels the stop in Kos Island, for weather or a change of itinerary, you get a full refund with no fees or, if you prefer, the same amount toward an excursion at another port of call. Bookings marked All Sales Final are not refunded.

Q: Where do I meet my tour?

Most tours start within walking distance of the cruise piers. The exact meeting point is in your booking confirmation.

Q: What should I bring ashore?

Your cruise card and a photo ID: you need both to get back on board. Bring your booking confirmation (on your phone is fine), comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a hat and a little cash for tips.

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Kos Island Cruise Port Schedule

Day	Ship	Cruise	Arrival	Departure	Passengers
Sunday April 11, 2027	Azamara Onward	11 Night Alexandria, Limassol, Alanya, Antalya, Rhodes Island, Kos Island, Agios Nikolaos & Santorini Island Cruise	8:00 AM	6:00 PM	704
Tuesday May 18, 2027	AIDAblu	7 Night Souda-Chania, Kos Island, Kusadasi & Piraeus-Athens Cruise	9:00 AM	7:00 PM	2,192
Tuesday June 1, 2027	AIDAblu	7 Night Souda-Chania, Kos Island, Kusadasi & Piraeus-Athens Cruise	9:00 AM	7:00 PM	2,192
Wednesday June 2, 2027	Emerald Azzurra	21 Night Delos Island, Mykonos Island, Kusadasi, Patmos Island, Kos Island, Santorini Island, Paros Island, Corinth Canal, Itea, Lefkada Island, Parga, Corfu Island, Sarande, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar, Opatija & Piran Cruise			100
Wednesday June 23, 2027	Emerald Raiya	7 Night Delos Island, Mykonos Island, Patmos Island, Kusadasi, Kos Island, Santorini Island & Paros Island Cruise			128
Thursday July 8, 2027	Costa Pacifica	7 Night Istanbul, Mykonos Island, Heraklion, Santorini Island & Kos Island Cruise	7:00 AM	5:00 PM	3,014
Sunday July 11, 2027	Emerald Azzurra	7 Night Delos Island, Mykonos Island, Patmos Island, Kusadasi, Kos Island, Santorini Island & Paros Island Cruise			100
Wednesday July 21, 2027	Emerald Raiya	7 Night Delos Island, Mykonos Island, Patmos Island, Kusadasi, Kos Island, Santorini Island & Paros Island Cruise			128
Thursday July 22, 2027	Costa Pacifica	7 Night Istanbul, Mykonos Island, Heraklion, Rhodes Island & Kos Island Cruise	7:00 AM	5:00 PM	3,014
Sunday August 22, 2027	Emerald Azzurra	7 Night Delos Island, Mykonos Island, Patmos Island, Kusadasi, Kos Island, Santorini Island & Paros Island Cruise			100
Wednesday September 1, 2027	Emerald Raiya	7 Night Delos Island, Mykonos Island, Patmos Island, Kusadasi, Kos Island, Santorini Island & Paros Island Cruise			128
Thursday September 2, 2027	Costa Pacifica	7 Night Istanbul, Mykonos Island, Heraklion, Santorini Island & Kos Island Cruise	7:00 AM	5:00 PM	3,014
Monday September 27, 2027	ms Oosterdam	11 Night Split, Dubrovnik, Santorini Island, Mykonos Island, Kos Island, Kusadasi & Istanbul Cruise	8:00 AM	5:00 PM	2,024
Wednesday October 20, 2027	Emerald Azzurra	14 Night Kotor, Sarande, Corfu Island, Parga, Lefkada Island, Itea, Corinth Canal, Delos Island, Mykonos Island, Patmos Island, Kusadasi, Kos Island, Santorini Island & Paros Island Cruise			100
Friday October 22, 2027	AIDAstella	7 Night Istanbul, Izmir, Kos Island & Rhodes Island Cruise	10:00 AM	8:00 PM	2,194
Wednesday October 27, 2027	Emerald Raiya	7 Night Delos Island, Mykonos Island, Patmos Island, Kusadasi, Kos Island, Santorini Island & Paros Island Cruise			128
Friday October 29, 2027	Fred Olsen Balmoral	6 Night Syros Island, Kos Island, Agios Nikolaos & Santorini Island Cruise			1,420
Friday November 5, 2027	AIDAstella	7 Night Istanbul, Izmir, Kos Island & Rhodes Island Cruise	10:00 AM	8:00 PM	2,194
Sunday November 14, 2027	ms Rotterdam	10 Night Mykonos Island, Istanbul, Kusadasi, Kos Island & Rhodes Island Cruise	8:00 AM	6:00 PM	2,680
Wednesday February 2, 2028	ms Nieuw Statendam	10 Night Mykonos Island, Istanbul, Kusadasi, Kos Island & Rhodes Island Cruise	8:00 AM	6:00 PM	2,678
Thursday April 27, 2028	AIDAblu	7 Night Istanbul, Izmir, Kos Island & Rhodes Island Cruise	10:00 AM	8:00 PM	2,192
Monday May 29, 2028	Emerald Raiya	7 Night Delos Island, Mykonos Island, Patmos Island, Kusadasi, Kos Island, Santorini Island & Paros Island Cruise			128
Thursday June 29, 2028	Emerald Raiya	7 Night Delos Island, Mykonos Island, Patmos Island, Kusadasi, Kos Island, Santorini Island & Paros Island Cruise			128
Thursday July 13, 2028	Emerald Raiya	7 Night Delos Island, Mykonos Island, Patmos Island, Kusadasi, Kos Island, Santorini Island & Paros Island Cruise			128
Thursday July 27, 2028	Emerald Raiya	7 Night Delos Island, Mykonos Island, Patmos Island, Kusadasi, Kos Island, Santorini Island & Paros Island Cruise			128
Wednesday August 9, 2028	Emerald Azzurra	7 Night Delos Island, Mykonos Island, Patmos Island, Kusadasi, Kos Island, Santorini Island & Paros Island Cruise			100
Thursday August 10, 2028	Emerald Raiya	7 Night Delos Island, Mykonos Island, Patmos Island, Kusadasi, Kos Island, Santorini Island & Paros Island Cruise			128
Wednesday October 11, 2028	Azamara Onward	7 Night Santorini Island, Kusadasi, Chios Island, Kos Island, Agios Nikolaos & Syros Island Cruise	8:00 AM	8:00 PM	704
Sunday October 15, 2028	Emerald Azzurra	7 Night Delos Island, Mykonos Island, Patmos Island, Kusadasi, Kos Island, Santorini Island & Paros Island Cruise			100
Sunday October 22, 2028	Emerald Raiya	7 Night Delos Island, Mykonos Island, Patmos Island, Kusadasi, Kos Island, Santorini Island & Paros Island Cruise			128
Friday October 27, 2028	AIDAstella	7 Night Istanbul, Izmir, Kos Island & Rhodes Island Cruise	10:00 AM	8:00 PM	2,194
Sunday October 29, 2028	Emerald Sakara	7 Night Delos Island, Mykonos Island, Patmos Island, Kusadasi, Kos Island, Santorini Island & Paros Island Cruise			100
Tuesday October 31, 2028	Emerald Raiya	12 Night Delos Island, Mykonos Island, Milos Island, Santorini Island, Patmos Island, Kusadasi, Kos Island, Rhodes Island, Antalya, Alanya & Limassol Cruise			128

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