Boat trips and day trips
The easiest one takes ten minutes. The best ones fill a whole day.
Telendos: the ten-minute island
The islet opposite Masouri is the most-done trip on Kalymnos, and the simplest: boat from Myrties, car-free village, taverna quay, pebble coves. Walkthrough: getting to Telendos. Island page: Telendos.
Pserimos: the sandy small island
Between Kalymnos and Kos lies Pserimos, with a wide sandy bay at its only village, Avlakia. Day boats visit in season, some from Kalymnos and many looping from Kos. Check current departures in Pothia or with your host. Island page: Pserimos.
Plati and the islets
Local skippers run small-group swims to Plati and coves no road reaches. This is arranged the island way: ask at the harbour or through your accommodation.
Charters and round-the-island days
Operators on the island offer round-Kalymnos days (sea caves, empty east coast), sunset trips towards Telendos and private charters from traditional boats to yachts. Season runs roughly May to October.
Wind day?
If the meltemi is up, swap the boat day for a protected bay: Arginonta or Vlychadia stay calm when the open water does not. See beaches.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Telendos from Kalymnos?
Taxi boats run from the Myrties jetty all day in season. The crossing takes about ten minutes and you pay a small fare on board.
Can you visit Pserimos from Kalymnos?
Yes, day boats run in season to Pserimos and its sandy bay at Avlakia. Departures change per year, so check locally in Pothia.
Are there private boat trips on Kalymnos?
Yes. Local operators run private charters, sunset trips and round-the-island days from Pothia and the west coast, roughly May to October.