Snorkeling in Lindos: Four Bays, Greek Lunch Included

Four swimming stops, snorkeling gear on board, lunch served at anchor

A full-day boat cruise from Lindos with four swimming and snorkeling stops across the southern Rhodes coastline, including snorkeling equipment, a traditional Greek lunch at Agathi Beach and one free beverage. The Calypso departs from Saint Paul's Bay; pickup is available from South Rhodes hotels. Audio guide in English, Italian, French and German.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bay to Bay Cruise with Swimming Stops

• Board Calypso boat at Saint Paul's Bay
• Swim at Guns of Navarone Bay
• Swim at Charaki Bay
• Swim at Kamares Beach
• Swim and lunch at Agathi Beach

The Experience

The Calypso leaves Saint Paul's Bay in Lindos in the morning and heads out for six hours of water time across four named bays. Each stop gives you time to swim and snorkel in the shallows—the first is Guns of Navarone Bay near the Acropolis, then Charaki Bay with its soft sand, then Kamares Beach where the seabed holds enough marine life to hold a snorkeler's attention. Snorkeling equipment is on board and included, so you arrive with nothing but a towel and a willingness to get in.

The boat anchors at Agathi Beach for lunch—a full traditional Greek meal served on deck, with seasonal fruit after. One free drink comes with the day (beer, wine or soft drink); water and swimming toys are also provided. The crew speaks English, Italian, French and German, so navigation and safety briefings are clear. If you are staying in South Rhodes, pickup from your hotel is an option at checkout; otherwise you meet the boat at the bay.

The rhythm is set by the water: swim, dry off, move to the next bay, repeat. No schedule pressure, no rushing between sites. The boat itself is the base—you spend the afternoon in and out of the sea rather than touring a route. Six hours sounds long until you are in the third bay and realize the morning went without watching a clock.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• full traditional Greek lunch at Agathi Beach.
• one free beverage (beer, wine or soft drink).
• bottle of water.
• swimming toys.
• audio guide in English, Italian, French and German.
• hotel pickup available on the South Rhodes option.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by The Calypso Lazy Boat

Is this one for you?Book the option with pickup if you are staying anywhere in South Rhodes and do not want to drive to Lindos in the morning; otherwise, meet the boat at Saint Paul's Bay and save the pickup fee. The six-hour duration fits a full afternoon if you start early, leaving the morning free for the Acropolis or the town itself.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the two booking options for this snorkeling cruise?

The Bay to Bay Cruise departs from Saint Paul's Bay in Lindos and you arrange your own way there; the Trip with Pick-up South Rhodes includes hotel pickup from anywhere in the southern part of the island, so you do not need to drive to the bay yourself.

What snorkeling equipment do I need to bring?

Snorkeling equipment is provided on board the Calypso, so you bring nothing—mask, fins and snorkel are included in the price.

Is lunch included, and what if I'm vegetarian?

A full traditional Greek lunch is served at Agathi Beach, the final stop. The operator asks you to mention any vegetarian, vegan or allergy needs when you book so the kitchen can prepare accordingly.

How much time do you actually spend in the water across the four bays?

The full day is six hours total, which includes travel time between bays and the lunch break at Agathi Beach; the itinerary gives you multiple swimming stops at each bay, though the exact duration at each depends on conditions and the boat's schedule that day.

What languages does the guide speak on this cruise?

The Calypso crew provides audio guide and briefings in English, Italian, French and German, so safety information and navigation are clear regardless of which language you speak.