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Cruises visiting Kos

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36+ upcoming port calls

Best time to visit: 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.

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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.

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Emerald Cruises

Emerald Azzurra • Emerald Cruises

7-night Greek Isles Loop: Delos, Pátmos & Kusadasi

Aug 1, 2026 → Aug 8, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔

Lowest in 30 days $2,351 below typical
$7,209 · $1,030/night · great deal · ↓25% below typical
Holland America

Oosterdam • Holland America

21-night Greek Isles Loop via Náfplion & Istanbul

Oct 3, 2026 → Oct 24, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔

Lowest in 30 days $974 below typical ↘
$2,594 · $124/night · great deal · ↓27% below typical
Holland America

Oosterdam • Holland America

10-night Greek Isles Loop: Mykonos & Istanbul

Oct 14, 2026 → Oct 24, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔

Lowest in 180 days $270 below typical ↘
$1,429 · $143/night · good value · ↓16% below typical
Emerald Cruises

Emerald Kaia • Emerald Cruises

10-night Greek Isles One-Way via Delos, Pátmos & Bodrum

Oct 21, 2026 → Oct 31, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) → Larnaca

Lowest in 30 days $1,121 below typical
$10,965 · $1,097/night · typical price · ↓9% below typical
Emerald Cruises

Emerald Azzurra • Emerald Cruises

7-night Greek Isles Loop: Delos, Pátmos & Kusadasi

Aug 5, 2028 → Aug 12, 2028 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔

Lowest in 180 days $493 below typical
$6,599 · $943/night · typical price · ↓7% below typical
Seabourn

Seabourn Quest • Seabourn

14-night Greek Isles One-Way via Mykonos, Agios Nikólaos, Kríti & Kusadasi

Jul 19, 2026 → Aug 2, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) → Dubrovnik

Lowest in 30 days $415 below typical
$7,139 · $510/night · typical price · ↓5% 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. Aug are significantly quieter.

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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.

July
Cheapest
Median price/night
$581
7 visits
Traffic
↑8% vs typical
3 ships • 7 priced sailings tracked
August
Priciest
Median price/night
$1,030
1 visits
Traffic
↓25% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
September
Median price/night
$997
4 visits
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↑44% vs typical
2 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
October
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$620
4 visits
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↓10% vs typical
2 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked

Cruise itineraries that include Kos

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Greek Isles Loop: Delos, Pátmos & Kusadasi (Port-Heavy)

Greek Isles • Next: Jul 4

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 5 sailings below typical Typical range: $1,306-$1,441 / night
$7,209 · 5 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

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Greek Isles Loop via Náfplion & Istanbul (Rare Variant)

Greek Isles • Next: Oct 3

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $138-$201 / night
$2,594 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Greek Isles Loop: Mykonos & Istanbul (Best Balance)

Greek Isles • Next: Oct 14

Best upcoming departure is a good value 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $138-$201 / night
$1,429 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Greek Isles One-Way via Delos, Pátmos & Bodrum (Rare Variant)

Greek Isles • Next: Oct 21

1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $1,177-$1,382 / night
$10,965 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Greek Isles One-Way via Mykonos, Agios Nikólaos, Kríti & Kusadasi (Port-Heavy)

Greek Isles • Next: Jul 19

1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $477-$606 / night
$7,139 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Greek Isles Loop via Mykonos, Agios Nikólaos, Kríti & Kusadasi (Port-Heavy)

Greek Isles • Next: Jul 19

Typical range: $477-$606 / night
$3,749 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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How to visit Kos on a cruise

Most cruises that stop in Kos depart from:

Piraeus (Athens)
7-21 nights
Istanbul
7 nights
Trieste
21 nights

Upcoming port calls in Kos

See the next scheduled ship visits into Kos.

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Date Ship Line
Jul 8, 2026 Emerald Azzurra Emerald Cruises
Jul 22, 2026 Emerald Azzurra Emerald Cruises
Jul 23, 2026 Seabourn Quest Seabourn
Jul 26, 2026 Oceania Allura Oceania Cruises
Aug 5, 2026 Emerald Azzurra Emerald Cruises
Sep 16, 2026 Emerald Azzurra Emerald Cruises
Sep 17, 2026 Seabourn Quest Seabourn
Oct 21, 2026 Oosterdam Holland America
Oct 25, 2026 Emerald Kaia Emerald Cruises
Jun 2, 2027 Emerald Azzurra Emerald Cruises
Jun 23, 2027 Emerald Raiya Emerald Cruises
Jul 11, 2027 Emerald Azzurra Emerald Cruises
Jul 21, 2027 Emerald Raiya Emerald Cruises
Sep 1, 2027 Emerald Raiya Emerald Cruises
Oct 20, 2027 Emerald Azzurra Emerald Cruises
Oct 27, 2027 Emerald Raiya Emerald Cruises
Feb 2, 2028 Nieuw Statendam Holland America
May 29, 2028 Emerald Raiya Emerald Cruises
Jun 29, 2028 Emerald Raiya Emerald Cruises
Jul 13, 2028 Emerald Raiya Emerald Cruises
Jul 27, 2028 Emerald Raiya Emerald Cruises
Aug 9, 2028 Emerald Azzurra Emerald Cruises
Aug 10, 2028 Emerald Raiya Emerald Cruises
Oct 15, 2028 Emerald Azzurra Emerald Cruises
Oct 22, 2028 Emerald Raiya Emerald Cruises
Oct 29, 2028 Emerald Sakara Emerald Cruises
Oct 31, 2028 Emerald Raiya Emerald Cruises

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: Delos, Pátmos & Kusadasi (Port-Heavy), Greek Isles Loop via Náfplion & Istanbul (Rare Variant), 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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