About the Kalymnos Flotilla
The Kalymnos flotilla explores the chain of islands to the north west of Kos.
Quick Choices - Dodecanese Flotillas
| Base: | Kos | Difficulty: Windy | Airport: Kos |
| Flights from: | Gatwick, Stansted, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, East Midlands, Manchester, Glasgow & Belfast |
| Qualifications: | to sail yourself: minimum ICC or RYA Coastal Skipper Practical |
| Other options: | Skippers available to hire |
There is a good mix of stops. The bustling town of Pothia provides lots to do. At the northern end is the monastery town of Patmos. In between are the smaller stops of Lipsi and the art deco buildings of Lakki.
This is the shorter of the two routes this flotilla operates. It offers invigorating sailing, with winds up to force 5 in spring and autumn. In July and August the Meltemi winds can blow, reaching up to force 6/7. This doesn’t happen every week but this is not a flotilla for novices.
The weather and the relatively long legs (by flotilla standards) means the fleet is skewed towards mid sized and large yachts. So you will have a comfortable ride.
2026 Dates
| Flotilla | May | June | July | August | September | October |
| Kalymnos | 2nd 16th 30th | 13th 27th | 11th 25th | 8th 22nd | 5th 19th | 3rd 17th |
Kalymnos flotilla itinerary
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See About the maps for Key and more information. You can see photos of the area in the Dodecanese gallery. For details of what’s included see Flotilla inclusions and options.
| Day | Miles | Destination |
| 1: Sat | 0 | Check in- Kos Town
Kos is an ancient settlement, originally founded on agriculture and fishing, with one of the largest market places in the ancient world, and known for its wines and silk. The home of Hippocates, the island still shows much evidence of past glories but today the main industry is tourism.
There’s plenty to do and see whether ... Read more
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| 2: Sun | 17 | - Kalymnos / Kalimnos / Pothia
Once the centre of the Greek sponge trade, Kalymnos Town, also know as Pothia, sits in a lush valley at the foot of two hills. These form a natural amphitheatre around the large harbour.
The town has plenty to occupy visitors, with beaches, caves, museums, ruins and a wide choice of eateries all close by.
Harvesting of ... Read more
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| 3: Mon | 31 | - Lipsi
With it’s whitewashed buildings and blue domes, Lipsi is like a miniature version of Santorini, but at a lower altitude, and with better beaches and fewer tourists!
It’s a great place to relax with virtually no traffic and everything within walking distance. Indeed, the island is small enough you could walk from one end to another.
There ... Read more
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| 4: Tue | 12 | - Patmos Skala
Skala is the main port on Patmos, a couple of kilometres north of the capital, Chora (or Hora). The island is reputedly the place where St John wrote the Book of Revelation.
Patmos is a popular stopping off point for cruise ships as the high number of souvenir shops will attest.
There are several monasteries of which ... Read more
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| 5: Wed | 21 | - Lakki / Porto Lago (Leros)
A superb natural harbour, Lakki is a town unlike any other in the Dodecanese. Art Deco and futuristic buildings line the wide buildings with little sign of the narrow alleys and traditional buildings one would expect.
The buildings date from the Italian occupation, when the bay was a major Italian Naval Base. Some are now falling in ... Read more
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| 6: Thu | 24 | Free sailing. Why not try:or:- Vathi (Kalymnos)
This picturesque village lies at the end of one of the two green valleys on Kalymnos (the other is at Pothia).
Entering the bay through it’s fjord like entrance, you can see the orange and lemon trees stretching up the lush hillsides.
The village that now stands on what was once the settlement of Rina is a ... Read more
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| 7: Fri | 15 | - Kos Town
Kos is an ancient settlement, originally founded on agriculture and fishing, with one of the largest market places in the ancient world, and known for its wines and silk. The home of Hippocates, the island still shows much evidence of past glories but today the main industry is tourism.
There’s plenty to do and see whether ... Read more
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| 8: Sat | 0 | Check out and depart |
| Average | 20 | You will do more miles than this! |
All routes may be subject to change for weather and operational reasons. Your Lead Crew will keep you advised during the week. Flotilla names may differ from those used by the operator..
More about the Flotilla
The flotilla sails from the main marina, on the south side of Kos Town. The airport is about 30 minutes drive away. The operator can arrange transfers between the airport and the yacht base.
The flotilla prices include a free tank of fuel, dinghy with outboard, comprehensive inventory including bed linen and navigation equipment, end cleaning, a starter pack of supplies, a welcome party and services of the Lead Crew.
For yacht insurance you’ve the choice of the traditional refundable type security deposit or paying a non refundable insurance. Optional extras include a stand up paddle board and child netting.
