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Kalymnos

Kalymnos Yacht Charter Guide

Kalymnos is a strong Dodecanese yacht charter stop when clients want harbor life, cliffs, local character, and easy routing from Kos. We often recommend it when a Dodecanese route needs something more textured than another beach stop. For the bigger picture, see our Dodecanese yacht charter guide.

The island is known for sponge-diving history and climbing, but by yacht its value is the mix of practical distance from Kos, dramatic coastline, and access to nearby islands like Leros, Patmos, Lipsi, and Astypalea.

Best For

  • Kos-start Dodecanese yacht charters
  • Clients who like harbor towns, cliffs, and local character
  • Routes combining Kalymnos with Kos, Leros, Patmos, Lipsi, Astypalea, or Nisyros
  • Groups who want a less polished but more distinctive island stop
  • Motor yachts and catamarans using Kos as a base

Highlights

  • Pothia: The main harbor town and the most practical point for going ashore.
  • Climbing cliffs: The island’s signature landscape, even for guests who are only viewing from the yacht or shore.
  • Telendos: A nearby small-island pairing that can add a quieter contrast.
  • Sponge-diving history: A useful cultural layer that makes Kalymnos feel different from other Dodecanese stops.
  • Kos pairing: We like Kalymnos from Kos because the route is simple and the contrast is clear.

Kalymnos Anchorage

Kalymnos is usually planned around Pothia, nearby bays, and route positioning between Kos and the northern Dodecanese. We recommend keeping the overnight plan flexible so the captain can balance harbor access, comfort, and the next day’s route.

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Yachts available in Kalymnos

DREAM
DREAM

DREAM

From €19,000 / week
4 cabins
69 ft
Azimut
8 guests
Refit: 2022
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Jetski
Jacuzzi
MAKANI II
MAKANI II

MAKANI II

From €105,000 / week
5 cabins
114 ft
Sunseeker
12 guests
Refit: 2023
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3 reviews
Tamarita
Tamarita

Tamarita

From €105,000 / week
4 cabins
152 ft
Perini Navi
10 guests
Refit: 2022
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Jetski
Jacuzzi
ESMA SULTAN
ESMA SULTAN

ESMA SULTAN

From €31,500 / week
7 cabins
141 ft
Nysa Denizcilik
14 guests
Refit: 2018
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Jetski
Jacuzzi
MAGIX
MAGIX

MAGIX

From €78,000 / week
5 cabins
124 ft
Heesen
10 guests
7 crew
Refit: 2012
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ARTEMISEA
ARTEMISEA

ARTEMISEA

From €140,000 / week
5 cabins
147 ft
Intermarine Savannah
10 guests
9 crew
Refit: 2024
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Viva La Vida
Viva La Vida

Viva La Vida

From €15,800 / week
3 cabins
50 ft
ABSOLUTE
6 guests
Built: 2020
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7 reviews
Kos 46.Cat12
Kos 46.Cat12

Kos 46.Cat12

From €5,400 / week
6 cabins
46 ft
Bali Catamarans
11 guests
Built: 2025
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KAPTAN KADIR
KAPTAN KADIR

KAPTAN KADIR

From €50,000 / week
6 cabins
121 ft
Ozturhan Yachting
12 guests
Refit: 2023
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Booked 5 times with us
By My Side
By My Side

By My Side

From €22,500 / week
4 cabins
54 ft
Aquila
8 guests
Built: 2024
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COOKIE
COOKIE

COOKIE

From €31,000 / week
4 cabins
78 ft
Maiora
8 guests
Refit: 2025
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Jacuzzi
MAGNA GRECIA
MAGNA GRECIA

MAGNA GRECIA

From €329,000 / week
7 cabins
209 ft
Elsflether Werft
12 guests
Refit: 2025
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35 reviews
Booked 7 times with us
Jacuzzi
DOLLY
DOLLY

DOLLY

From €33,500 / week
5 cabins
66 ft
Fountaine Pajot
10 guests
Built: 2023
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11 reviews
GRAYONE
GRAYONE

GRAYONE

From €56,000 / week
4 cabins
78 ft
Sunreef Yachts
8 guests
Built: 2020
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Jetski
MI ALMA
MI ALMA

MI ALMA

From €49,000 / week
4 cabins
101 ft
Sunseeker
10 guests
6 crew
Refit: 2016 | 2018 | 2022
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