Snorkeling in Rhodes: 3-Hour Aegean Cruise with Drinks

Three bays, one hour anchored in Antony Quinn Bay's pine-ringed waters

A 3-hour snorkeling cruise from Faliraki Harbour in Rhodes visits Traganou Caves, Afantou Bay, Ladiko Bay and Antony Quinn Bay on a catamaran carrying a maximum of 28 passengers. The boat carries snorkeling equipment, and an open bar with beer, wine, soft drinks and fresh-fruit cocktails made on board. Local snacks and a fruit platter are included. Hotel transfers from Faliraki can be arranged the day before. Transfers from Rhodes Town, Ixia or cruise ships incur a 10€ per person charge.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Afandou Beach30m
2. Anthony Quinn Bay45m

3-hour swimming cruise in Rhodes bays

• Depart from Faliraki Harbour
• Swim and snorkel at Afandou Beach and Traganou Caves
• Swim and relax at Ladiko Bay
• Swim, snorkel, and enjoy snacks at Antony Quinn Bay
• Return to Faliraki Harbour

The experience

You board at Faliraki Harbour and spend the morning moving between four swimming stops across the Aegean. The first is Traganou Caves at Afantou Bay, where the water runs deep and clear enough to snorkel straight into the cave openings. Thirty minutes there, then Ladiko Bay, named for the Greek word for oil because the water stays so calm and pure. Another half hour, and you're anchored at Antony Quinn Bay for a full hour: the longest stop, and the one the crew calls their favourite. The bay is ringed with pine trees that drop down to the water's edge, and the seabed stays visible through water so transparent it photographs like glass. This is where the 1961 film Guns of Navarone was shot, and the setting carries that same dramatic stillness.

Snorkeling equipment is on board and ready to use. Swimming noodles are available if you want them. The boat's open bar runs throughout, stocked with beer, wine, soft drinks, water and a cocktail of the day mixed from fresh fruit. Between swims you can sit on the deck with a plate of local honey-and-sesame bars (melekouni, a Rhodian specialty) and a selection of local produce. The catamaran, Aphrodite, is a 36-foot vessel licensed for 45 but capped at 28 passengers, so the deck doesn't crowd and you're never fighting for a spot to jump in.

If you're staying in Faliraki, hotel pickup is included and must be arranged the day before. Travelers from Rhodes Town, Ixia or cruise ships can arrange transfers for 10€ per person, also booked in advance. The boat departs and returns to Faliraki Harbour, and the whole outing runs three hours.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and swimming noodles.
• open bar with beer, wine, soft drinks, water and fresh-fruit cocktail of the day.
• local snacks including melekouni and a fruit platter.
• hotel pickup from Faliraki (arranged the day before).

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and FridayDepartures at 10:00 and 13:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 28

Live guideEnglish

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Faliraki Sea Lines

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to snorkel three bays in one afternoon with a full hour at Antony Quinn Bay instead of quick 30-minute stops, keeping the pace relaxed rather than rushed.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

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's the water like for snorkeling at Antony Quinn Bay?

Antony Quinn Bay has crystal-clear water shallow enough to see the seabed and deep enough to explore. The bay is sheltered by pine-covered cliffs and stays calm, making it the crew's preferred stop and the most photographed bay on Rhodes.

Can I snorkel inside Traganou Caves?

Yes. Traganou Caves sit at Afantou Bay, your first stop, and the water is deep and clear enough to snorkel directly into the cave openings. You'll have 30 minutes at this stop.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is provided on board and included in the price. Swimming noodles are also available if you want flotation support.

How much time do we spend swimming versus traveling between stops?

You make three 30-minute stops at Traganou Caves, Ladiko Bay and Afantou Bay, then spend a full hour at Antony Quinn Bay. The boat moves between them during the cruise, so the three-hour total includes both travel and swimming time.

What drinks and food are included?

An open bar with beer, wine, soft drinks, water and a daily cocktail made from fresh fruit is available throughout the cruise. Local snacks include melekouni, a traditional Rhodian honey-and-sesame bar, and a selection of fresh local produce.

Do I need to arrange hotel pickup, or does it happen automatically?

Hotel pickup from Faliraki is included but must be arranged the day before your cruise. If you're staying in Rhodes Town, Ixia or arriving from a cruise ship, transfers can be arranged for 10€ per person, also booked in advance.