Boat tours in Rhodes

A coastal swim cruise, a Lindos visit and an island day are very different trips. Choose the day you want, then check where the boat leaves and what the itinerary actually does.

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Which day do you actually want?

Start with the experience you want. Each current product page then provides its exact route, format and availability.

Coastal views and swim stops

East-coast trips may combine places around Kallithea, Ladiko, Anthony Quinn Bay and the Afandou–Traounou coast. There is no standard circuit: the named stops, order and whether you go ashore vary by trip.

Which stops are confirmed, and is each one a view, an offshore swim or a landing?Municipality of Rhodes — east-coast places Current east-coast itinerary example Current Faliraki coast itinerary example

Lindos from the sea or time ashore

A trip can show Lindos from the water, swim nearby or land below the village. If the Acropolis matters, check that there is enough usable shore time and whether admission or guiding is included.

Does the boat land, how long can you spend ashore, and what is included at the Acropolis?Current Pefkos and Lindos itinerary examples Municipality of Rhodes — Lindos Ministry of Culture — Acropolis of Lindos

A Symi or Chalki island day

Decide whether you want passenger transport for independent time ashore or a hosted cruise with stated coastal and swim stops. For Symi, the itinerary should name Gialos, Panormitis or both. For Chalki, the departure may be from Rhodes Town or the west-coast port of Kamiros Skala.

How much of the day is crossing, swimming and usable time ashore, and which port is included?Municipal Port Fund — ports of Symi Current Rhodes–Symi passenger-service formats Municipality of Chalki — getting there Municipal Port Fund — Chalki

Short sightseeing trips

Glass-bottom and semi-submarine trips range from short harbour or coastal viewing rides to longer outings that add a swim. The vessel label alone does not establish the route, duration, visibility or whether anybody enters the water.

Is this mainly underwater viewing, and does the plan include a swim or shore stop?Current Rhodes Town underwater-viewing example Current Pefkos and Lindos itinerary examples

Where the day begins changes the trip

Rhodes Town has several harbour areas. New Marina and Mandraki are separate places. Coastal starts can also be more convenient from Faliraki or the Lindos–Pefkos area, while Kamiros Skala is the west-coast gateway commonly used for Chalki connections.

New Marina and Mandraki are separate departure areas. Neither pin represents every excursion boat.

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Orientation points

New Marina and Mandraki are separate departure areas. Neither pin represents every excursion boat.

Orientation points

Rhodes Town

New Marina and Mandraki are separate departure areas. Neither pin represents every excursion boat.

New Marina

A separate marina south-east of Mandraki, with its own access and harbour layout.

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Mandraki Marina

A distinct harbour area in central Rhodes Town.

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Rhodes coast

The coast view shows Rhodes Town orientation points, one east-coast landmark and Lindos. It does not draw a promised route.

New Marina

A separate marina south-east of Mandraki, with its own access and harbour layout.

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Mandraki Marina

A distinct harbour area in central Rhodes Town.

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Anthony Quinn Bay

A named bay on Rhodes's east coast, between the island's northern harbour areas and Lindos.

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Lindos port

The coastal arrival point below Lindos, useful for separating a sea view from a trip that actually lands.

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Island connections

Mandraki orients Rhodes Town; Kamiros Skala explains the west-coast Chalki connection. Gialos and Panormitis are separate places on Symi.

Mandraki Marina

A distinct harbour area in central Rhodes Town.

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Kamiros Skala port

A west-coast departure area used for passenger connections to Chalki.

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Chalki port / Nimborio

The port and settlement orientation point for a shore day on Chalki.

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Gialos, Symi

Symi's main passenger-port area and the waterfront used by ferries and many day boats.

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Panormitis, Symi

A separate port area on Symi, associated with visits to the monastery in the bay.

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Pins provide orientation. Your booking determines the departure port and exact meeting point.

New Marina and Mandraki

Both are in Rhodes Town, but they are different marina areas. Do not use “Rhodes harbour” as your only direction: check the named harbour, exact pin, gate or boat and whether the return point is the same.

Municipality of Rhodes — ports and marinas Municipal Port Fund — ports of Rhodes New Marina — official location Mandraki Marina — official location

Faliraki and the Lindos–Pefkos coast

Local coastal starts can reduce the need to travel into Rhodes Town and can favour shorter nearby routes. Their exact jetties and schedules remain specific to the booking.

Current Faliraki coast itinerary example Current Pefkos and Lindos itinerary examples

Kamiros Skala for Chalki

Kamiros Skala is on Rhodes's west coast and is used for passenger links to Chalki. Compare the land journey to this port with a departure from Rhodes Town as part of the full door-to-door day.

Municipality of Chalki — getting there Municipal Port Fund — ports of Rhodes

What happens at each stop

A place name can mean a view, an anchor and swim, a landing or independent time ashore. These differences matter more than the number of names in the title.

At Kallithea: bay swim or Springs visit?

A boat may anchor for swimming in Kallithea Bay without providing entry to the restored Kallithea Springs complex on land. Ask whether the stop remains offshore and whether swimming is the only way to leave the boat.

Is this an offshore swim, a shore landing or a visit inside the Springs complex?Kallithea Springs — history Current east-coast itinerary example

At Lindos: view, land or climb?

The Acropolis stands above the settlement, but a sea view is not a visit to the archaeological site. A landing still needs enough shore time for the uphill visit, and admission and guiding are separate inclusions.

How much usable time is ashore after docking, and are entry or guiding included?Municipality of Rhodes — Lindos Ministry of Culture — Acropolis of Lindos Current Pefkos and Lindos itinerary examples

On Symi: Gialos, Panormitis or both?

Gialos is the main passenger-port area by Symi Town. Panormitis is a separate port area in another part of the island. A product titled “Symi” may visit one or both, so the timetable and time ashore need to name them.

Which Symi port does the trip use, and how much independent time is available at each?Municipal Port Fund — ports of Symi Current Rhodes–Symi passenger-service formats

On Chalki: transport or a hosted cruise?

A passenger crossing is useful when your priority is independent time in Chalki. It does not by itself include commentary, a coastal circuit or swim stops. Choose a sightseeing cruise only when those features are stated in its itinerary.

Is this a return crossing, a hosted shore day or a cruise with named swim stops?Municipality of Chalki — getting there Municipal Port Fund — Chalki

Compare cruise styles

Catamaran, sailing boat and speedboat describe the craft, not how the day is divided. Morning, daytime and sunset departures can use similar coastal waters, while shared, private, skippered and self-drive formats change the space, service and responsibility your group has.

How do you want to use the day?

Short viewing trip

A brief glass-bottom or semi-submarine outing can suit travellers who want a dry view from the water without building a full day around swimming. Confirm whether the route stays near the harbour and whether water entry is part of the plan.

Current Rhodes Town underwater-viewing example Current Pefkos and Lindos itinerary examples

Swim-led coastal day

Compare time underway with time anchored for swimming. A longer advertised duration does not tell you how many stops remain, how long each lasts or whether the boat goes ashore.

Current east-coast itinerary example Current Faliraki coast itinerary example

Island day

For Symi or Chalki, separate hotel transfer, boarding, crossing, swim stops and usable time ashore. A scheduled passenger service may serve you better when island time is the main goal.

Current Rhodes–Symi passenger-service formats Municipality of Chalki — getting there

Sunset outing

Treat sunset as a time-of-day choice. Compare the route, departure and return times, swimming plan and shade rather than assuming it is a different coastal circuit or calmer trip.

Hellenic National Meteorological Service — marine reports

How much control does your group want?

Shared cruise

Compare maximum guests with usable seating and shade. Ask how the group boards, enters the water and handles shore time, because the shared label alone does not answer any of these.

Hellenic Coast Guard — day-boat inspections Current east-coast itinerary example

Private charter

A private charter reserves the boat for your group. Agree the route preferences in advance and ask who decides changes when conditions or Port Authority rules limit the plan.

Hellenic National Meteorological Service — marine reports Rhodes Port Authority — local navigation zones

Skippered boat

A skipper handles navigation, but the booking may still be shared. Establish whether the boat is exclusive to your group and which parts of the itinerary can be adapted.

Hellenic Coast Guard — day-boat inspections Rhodes Port Authority — local navigation zones

Self-drive rental

This shifts navigation and operating responsibility to the renter. Ask whether a licence is required for the exact craft, who may drive, where the boat may go, and how you will receive instructions to return early if conditions change.

Hellenic Coast Guard — small-boat rental controls

Dates and sea conditions

Summer wind is part of the wider south-east Aegean pattern, but a monthly average cannot predict one bay, crossing, hour or vessel. The current marine forecast and the operator's final decision matter for the actual trip.

There is no single Rhodes boat season

Dates and frequency differ between coastal cruises, island excursions, short trips and passenger services. Check the live calendar for the exact route and departure point instead of relying on one island-wide season.

Municipality of Chalki — getting there Current Rhodes–Symi passenger-service formats

East coast does not mean always calm

East-coast cruises are a common format, but exposed sections and open-water crossings can still be choppy. Morning and sunset labels do not guarantee a particular sea state.

National Observatory of Athens — Aegean wind climatology Hellenic National Meteorological Service — marine reports

A weather change can alter the itinerary

Conditions or local navigation restrictions may change a stop, approach, anchoring plan or landing. Ask when the final decision is made and what cancellation, rescheduling or route-change terms apply to your booking.

Hellenic National Meteorological Service — marine reports Rhodes Port Authority — local navigation zones

Comfort and access on board

There is no category-wide answer for non-swimmers, children, pregnancy, health needs or reduced mobility. The practical fit depends on the exact vessel, gangway, seating, toilet, ladder and way of going ashore.

If you do not swim

Some trips may let you remain aboard, while others centre each stop on entering the water or require swimming to reach land. Ask what there is to do from the deck and whether staying aboard is permitted at every stop.

Current east-coast itinerary example Hellenic Coast Guard — day-boat inspections

If you are sensitive to motion

Ask about the open-water part of the route, vessel type, indoor or shaded seating and the conditions expected for your departure. Comfortable and choppy experiences can occur on the same broad route family.

Hellenic National Meteorological Service — marine reports National Observatory of Athens — Aegean wind climatology

For reduced mobility

Ask about steps, gangway width and stability, fixed seating, toilet access, crew assistance, swim ladders, tenders and the route from the boat to shore. A general accessibility label is not enough to plan the full day.

Hellenic Coast Guard — day-boat inspections

For children or health considerations

Confirm the exact age policy, correctly sized lifejackets, shade, seating and the operator's pregnancy or medical policy. These rules and facilities differ by product and should not be inferred from another boat.

Hellenic Coast Guard — day-boat inspections

Current Rhodes boat tours

Each listing contains the details that can change: dates, availability, price, exact meeting point, vessel, route, inclusions and cancellation terms. Check the page for your date; a visible listing does not confirm availability.

Rhodes, Greece

Morning Catamaran Cruise to Anthony Quinn Bay & Afandou Cave – 6.5 Hours

Depart Rhodes New Marina on a luxury catamaran for a 6.5-hour semi-private cruise to Afandou Cave, Ladiko Beach, and Anthony Quinn Bay. Swim, snorkel, use the water slide and sea scooter, then sit down to a gourmet Mediterranean lunch with an open bar.

Free cancellation up to 24h before

Sunset Catamaran Cruise to Anthony Quinn Bay – 3.5 Hours from Rhodes

Depart Rhodes New Marina by catamaran each afternoon and anchor at Anthony Quinn Bay for swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding. The cruise includes a Prosecco welcome, Mediterranean finger foods, an artisan cheese platter, and an unlimited open bar throughout the 3.5-hour trip.

Free cancellation up to 24h before

3.5h

From €80 / person

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Questions travellers ask before booking

Are New Marina and Mandraki the same departure point?

No. They are separate marina areas in Rhodes Town. Use the harbour name and exact meeting pin on your booking, and check whether the boat returns to the same place.

Does a Kallithea stop include Kallithea Springs?

Not automatically. It may be an offshore swim in Kallithea Bay. Entry to the historic Springs complex, a landing and time ashore must be stated separately.

Will a boat trip to Lindos include the Acropolis?

Not automatically. The trip may only show Lindos from the sea, may stop for swimming nearby or may land for independent time. Check the usable time ashore and whether admission or guiding is included.

What should I check on a Symi day trip?

Check the crossing time, total time aboard, swim-stop time and usable shore time. Confirm whether the boat calls at Gialos, Panormitis or both, and whether it is passenger transport or a hosted excursion.

Is Kamiros Skala the best departure point for Chalki?

It is a west-coast gateway commonly used for Chalki connections, but the best choice depends on where you are staying and the current service. Compare the full land journey, crossing and return plan with Rhodes Town options.

Can I enjoy a Rhodes boat trip without swimming?

Possibly, but the answer is trip-specific. A short underwater-viewing ride may be mostly dry. On a swim cruise, ask whether you may stay aboard and whether any shore access requires a tender, ladder or swimming.

Can I rent a boat in Rhodes without a licence?

Do not rely on a universal engine-power rule. Ask whether a licence is required for the exact boat, who may operate it, where it may go, what the insurance and briefing cover, and how the company will contact you if conditions change.

What happens if the wind changes?

The operator may alter a stop, route or landing, reschedule or cancel according to the booking terms. Check the latest message and marine forecast, and ask when the final decision will be made.

Sources and review date

Research checked 14 September 2026. Routes, schedules, conditions, access rules and product details require a fresh check for your travel date.