Oosterdam • Holland America
21-night Greek Isles Loop via Náfplion & Istanbul
Oct 3, 2026 → Oct 24, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔
From $2,594
$124/night
Great deal
↓27% below typical
Kos
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Cruises visiting Kos
Quietest
Jun-Aug
Busiest
Jul
Upcoming
37+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Jun-Aug (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 17+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Kos.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Kos
These sailings rank first because they visit Kos while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Emerald Azzurra • Emerald Cruises
7-night Greek Isles Loop: Delos, Pátmos & Kusadasi
Aug 1, 2026 → Aug 8, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔
From $7,272
$1,039/night
Great deal
↓24% below typical
Oosterdam • Holland America
10-night Greek Isles Loop: Mykonos & Istanbul
Oct 14, 2026 → Oct 24, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔
From $1,429
$143/night
Good value
↓16% below typical
Seabourn Quest • Seabourn
14-night Greek Isles One-Way via Mykonos, Agios Nikólaos, Kríti & Kusadasi
Jul 19, 2026 → Aug 2, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) → Dubrovnik
From $7,139
$510/night
Typical price
↓5% below typical
Emerald Kaia • Emerald Cruises
10-night Greek Isles One-Way via Delos, Pátmos & Bodrum
Oct 21, 2026 → Oct 31, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) → Larnaca
From $11,060
$1,106/night
Typical price
↓8% below typical
Emerald Azzurra • Emerald Cruises
7-night Greek Isles Loop: Delos, Pátmos & Kusadasi
Aug 5, 2028 → Aug 12, 2028 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔
From $6,656
$951/night
Typical price
↓6% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Kos, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Kos that day.
Kos is busiest from Jul, with multiple ships per day. Jun, Aug are significantly quieter.
September 2026
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~100 passengers
$1,348/night
Near median
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3
~500 passengers
$838/night
↑46% vs typical
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Selected port-call day
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
1 ship visit Kos on this date, carrying about ~100 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~100 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $1,348/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Kos on this date.
Emerald Azzurra • Emerald Cruises
7-night Greek Isles Loop: Delos, Pátmos & Kusadasi
Sep 12, 2026 → Sep 19, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔
From $9,434
$1,348/night
Typical price
↑3% above typical
Best time to visit Kos on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Kos still look attractively priced.
June
Priciest
Median price/night
$1,305
1 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
July
Cheapest
Median price/night
$536
7 visits
Traffic
Near typical
3 ships • 7 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$1,039
1 visits
Traffic
↓24% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
September
Median price/night
$997
4 visits
Traffic
↑44% vs typical
2 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$624
4 visits
Traffic
↓9% vs typical
2 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Kos
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Kos, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Greek Isles Loop via Náfplion & Istanbul (Rare Variant)
Greek Isles • Next: Oct 3
From $2,594
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Greek Isles Loop: Delos, Pátmos & Kusadasi (Port-Heavy)
Greek Isles • Next: Jul 4
From $7,272
5 upcoming sailings
1 ship
View itinerary →
Greek Isles Loop: Mykonos & Istanbul (Best Balance)
Greek Isles • Next: Oct 14
From $1,429
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Greek Isles One-Way via Mykonos, Agios Nikólaos, Kríti & Kusadasi (Port-Heavy)
Greek Isles • Next: Jul 19
From $7,139
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Greek Isles One-Way via Delos, Pátmos & Bodrum (Rare Variant)
Greek Isles • Next: Oct 21
From $11,060
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Greek Isles Loop via Mykonos, Agios Nikólaos, Kríti & Kusadasi (Port-Heavy)
Greek Isles • Next: Jul 19
From $3,749
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit Kos on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Kos depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Kos
See the next scheduled ship visits into Kos.
FAQ about cruises visiting Kos
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Kos.
What is the best time to visit Kos on a cruise?
July currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Kos, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Kos busiest for cruise traffic?
July currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Kos. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Kos?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Kos include Greek Isles Loop via Náfplion & Istanbul (Rare Variant), Greek Isles Loop: Delos, Pátmos & Kusadasi (Port-Heavy), and Greek Isles Loop: Mykonos & Istanbul (Best Balance). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Kos?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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