Half-day catamaran sailing Rhodes: Anthony Quinn Bay and sunset

Swim in Rhodes' best bay, then sail to watch the sun drop behind Turkish mountains

A half-day catamaran cruise from Rhodes sails the east coast to Anthony Quinn Bay for a swim and relaxation, then heads to the northern tip in front of the Medieval Town to watch the sunset over the Aegean. Soft drinks and wine or beer are included throughout the four-hour sail, with an optional second swimming stop available depending on the day's conditions and your wishes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Half day sailing and sunset cruise

• Sail along Rhodes east coast
• Swim and relax at Anthony Quinn Bay
• Cruise to northern tip near Medieval Town
• Watch sunset over Aegean Sea

The experience

The catamaran leaves to sail along the east coast, heading straight for Anthony Quinn Bay: one of Rhodes' most beautiful swimming spots. You'll have time to jump in the water or stretch out on the net and cushions while the boat drifts. The bay sits sheltered and clear, and the crew can arrange a second swim stop if you want one, depending on conditions and what suits the group that day.

After the bay, the boat heads north toward the Medieval Town perched on the tip of the island. This is where you watch the sunset: the sun drops behind the Turkish mountains across the water, and the light turns the Aegean gold. The crew raises the sails when the wind allows, so you get a genuine sailing experience rather than just engine time. Soft drinks flow throughout (beer and white wine included, served with moderation), and the pace is built around watching and unwinding, not rushing between stops.

Four hours total means you're back with time left in your day. The cruise suits any fitness level, and the optional second swim gives you flexibility if the first bay doesn't feel like enough.

What’s included

• Soft drinks throughout the cruise.
• beer and white wine with moderation.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 2 May 2027

Book up to18h before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Daily Rhodes Cruises

Is this one for you?Small groups and families work well on this half-day sail because the pace is relaxed and there's no pressure to keep moving. You swim when you want, lounge on the net, and watch the sunset without rushing. If you have four hours and want to be on the water without committing to a full day, this fits that window exactly.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Anthony Quinn Bay like for swimming?

Anthony Quinn Bay is Rhodes' best bay for a swim stop on this cruise: sheltered, clear water where you can dive straight from the catamaran or float on the net and cushions while the boat holds position. It's the main swimming spot on the route.

Can I choose where to swim, or is it set?

Anthony Quinn Bay is the main stop, but a second swimming location can be added if you want it and conditions allow. The crew decides on the day based on wind, water and what works for the group.

What happens at the sunset part of the cruise?

The boat sails to the northern tip of the island in front of the Medieval Town, where you watch the sun set over the Aegean with the Turkish mountains as the backdrop. This is the highlight of the half-day experience.

Will the sails actually go up, or is it just engine?

The crew raises the sails when wind permits, so you get a full sailing experience rather than motoring the whole time. It depends on the day's conditions, but that's the plan.

How much of the four hours is spent swimming versus sailing?

You'll have plenty of time to swim and relax at Anthony Quinn Bay, then sail north for the sunset. The pace is unhurried. The cruise is built around enjoying both the water and the views, not packing in stops.