A crewed gulet charter voyage

Dodecanese charter itinerary

Southern Dodecanese — Kos to Rhodes

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A stunning seven-day loop through the southern Dodecanese, weaving between neoclassical harbours, volcanic landscapes and hidden beaches — beginning and ending in Rhodes, with island-hopping calls at Symi, Tilos, Nisyros and Halki along the way.

The voyage at a glance

Day 1

Kos — Embarkation & Sail to Nisyros

Distance

Embark

Cruising

Day 2

Kos to Nisyros

Distance

18.3 nm

Cruising

~3h

Day 3

Nisyros to Tilos

Distance

16.6 nm

Cruising

~2½h

Day 4

Tilos to Symi

Distance

24.8 nm

Cruising

~4h

Day 5

Symi to Chalki

Distance

24.4 nm

Cruising

~4h

Day 6

Chalki to Lindos

Distance

24.4 nm

Cruising

~4h

Day 7

Lindos to Rhodes

Distance

22.6 nm

Cruising

~3½h

Day 8

Rhodes (Mandraki Harbour)

Distance

0 nm

Cruising

Day 1

Kos — Embarkation & Sail to Nisyros

Dodecanese

Welcome aboard in Rhodes New Marina, where the afternoon breeze sets the tone for the week ahead. After settling in and a short briefing, cast off and sail north-east toward Symi, arriving in the island's glorious Gialos Harbour — a horseshoe of pastel-hued neoclassical mansions climbing steeply from the waterfront. Spend the evening exploring the quayside tavernas and soaking up one of the most photogenic harbours in all of Greece.

Ashore nearbyKos Old Town4.7 · 'I Love Kos' sign4.7 · Hirodion Taverna4.9 · COCO Beach Kos Restaurant4.9

Day 2

Kos to Nisyros

Dodecanese · 18.3 nm · ~3h

After a leisurely breakfast with Symi's hillside mansions as a backdrop, sail west toward the tranquil island of Tilos — one of the least-visited gems of the Dodecanese. Drop anchor or moor in Livadia Bay and take time to discover quiet coves perfect for swimming before wandering up to the traditional village for dinner at a genuine local taverna, unhurried and utterly peaceful.

Ashore nearbyLiotridi tou Kari5.0 · Archaeological Museum of Nisyros4.6 · Salonikios4.9 · Sea Flavor4.8

Day 3

Nisyros to Tilos

Dodecanese · 16.6 nm · ~2½h

A short sail north brings you to Nisyros, an island born of volcanic fire. Moor in the charming whitewashed port of Mandraki and join a short excursion inland to the Stefanos caldera, where you can walk the actual floor of an active volcanic crater — an extraordinary and humbling experience. Return to the boat for sundowners with views over the Aegean, the smell of sulphur still fresh in the memory.

Ashore nearbyElephant Museum4.7 · En Ploo4.9 · Almyriki4.8

Day 4

Tilos to Symi

Dodecanese · 24.8 nm · ~4h

Sail south-west to tiny, traffic-free Halki — one of the most unspoilt islands in Greece. Anchor off the golden arc of Pondamos Beach for a long, blissful swim before heading into Nimporio port for a leisurely lunch at one of the waterfront restaurants. With no cars to speak of and a wonderfully relaxed pace of life, Halki is the perfect antidote to the well-trodden tourist trail.

Ashore nearbyLapathos Beach4.8 · Plaka Beach4.7 · Niki's Cookhouse4.9 · Tarsanas Greek Cuisine4.9

Day 5

Symi to Chalki

Dodecanese · 24.4 nm · ~4h

A whitewashed village spilling beneath a clifftop acropolis on Rhodes' east coast. Charters anchor in the turquoise bay below and tender ashore, where car-free lanes of captains' houses and pebble-mosaic courtyards climb to the Temple of Athena Lindia.

Ashore nearbyPondamos Beach4.6 · Ο Γύρος της Χάλκης4.9 · The traditional dish of Lefkosia in the old village4.8

Day 6

Chalki to Lindos

Dodecanese · 24.4 nm · ~4h

A whitewashed village spilling beneath a clifftop acropolis on Rhodes' east coast. Charters anchor in the turquoise bay below and tender ashore, where car-free lanes of captains' houses and pebble-mosaic courtyards climb to the Temple of Athena Lindia.

Ashore nearbyMikros Gialos beach4.6 · Παραλία Φώκια4.6 · T-Veg4.9 · Almyra4.7

Day 7

Lindos to Rhodes

Dodecanese · 22.6 nm · ~3½h

The grand gateway to the Dodecanese, where charters berth beneath the medieval walls of Rhodes Old Town, a UNESCO-listed maze of cobbled streets, the Palace of the Grand Master and waterfront tavernas. Guests step ashore at the famous deer statues marking the harbour entrance.

Ashore nearbyMedieval City of Rhodes4.8 · Street of the Knights of Rhodes4.8 · MELI Restaurant4.9 · Taverna Kostas4.8

Day 8

Rhodes (Mandraki Harbour)

Dodecanese · 0 nm

Time to say farewell to the crew and leave the boat with lovely memories after a leisurely breakfast.

Ashore nearbyMedieval City of Rhodes4.8 · Street of the Knights of Rhodes4.8 · MELI Restaurant4.9 · Taverna Kostas4.8

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