About the Symi Flotilla
The Symi flotilla visits the islands south of Kos. This is one of the quieter Greek holiday areas, away from the masses
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 |
It’s a beautiful area with many attractions. Admire the pretty coloured buildings in Symi. Walk in the crater of a volcano on Nisyros. There are beaches to relax on and ancient ruins to explore. And if you think you’ve seen it all before, how about a museum of dwarf elephants!
This is the ultimate flotilla for those that like to sail. Some of the legs are long by flotilla standards. Winds can be 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 beginners.
The weather and the relatively long distances mean the fleet is mainly mid sized and large yachts. So you will have a comfortable ride and if you get the odd splash over the bow you will soon be dry.
2026 Dates
| Flotilla | May | June | July | August | September | October |
| Symi | 9th 23rd | 6th 20th | 4th 18th | 1st 15th 29th | 12th 26th | 10th 24th |
Symi 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 | 23 | - Mandraki (Nisyros)
Mandraki (Nisyros): Houses crowd the waters edge
The island of Nisyros is essentially a volcano, which is still technically active. Mandraki, home to the majority of the island’s 1000 strong population is on the north west corner.
The village is a maze of pebbled streets and alleys, between the whitewashed and natural stone buildings with their wooden ... Read more
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| 3: Mon | 40 | - Symi Town
Once a major shipbuilding and sponge fishing centre, Symi is now primarily a tourist destination. The island has had a chequered history but after much restoration (heavily controlled by the authorities) its multi coloured buildings now make a spectacular sight.
The harbour of Symi town (also called Yialos) includes a small nautical museum and is connected ...
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| 4: Tue | 13 | - Panormitis (Symi)
Sailors stopping the night get to see Panormitis at it’s best. This bay, on the south west of Symi, is a tranquil contrast to the bustle of Symi Town, but only once the plethora of trip boats have left for the day.
The central attraction is the Greek Orthodox monastery of the Archangel Michael which dominates the ... Read more
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| 5: Wed | 24 | - Livadia (Tilos)
The little harbour at Livadia is actually the main port for the island. Once populated by miniature elephants, remains of which have been found on one of the caves, Tilos is now a bird sanctuary.
There are plenty of traditional buildings in Livadia, with the main concession to tourism being the many restaurants. There’s a good ... Read more
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| 6: Thu | 31 | Free sailing. Why not try:- Kamari / Kamares & Kefalos (Kos)
The village of Kamari is at the south end of the long sandy beach of Kefalos. The small harbour at Kamari provides good shelter, though if you’re just stopping for lunch you can often just anchor off the beach.
Needless to say, the beach has been well and truly discovered with a number of hotels in evidence.
The ... Read more
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| 7: Fri | 25 | - 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 | 26 | 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.Route names may differ from those used by the operator.
More about the flotilla
The flotilla operates out of Kos’s main marina, on the south of Kos Town.
The airport is about 30 minutes drive away. It is served by direct flights from a number of UK airports and there are internal flights from Athens. The operator offers optional transfers between the airport and the yacht base.
