Rhodes: Catamaran Cruise Anthony Quinn Bay & Kalithea Springs

Three bays, one boat, lunch cooked on board

You board at Mandraki Harbor and spend six hours moving between three swimming stops (Anthony Quinn Bay, Afandou Beach and Kalithea Springs) with breakfast, lunch, snorkeling equipment and drinks included throughout. The catamaran returns by 4pm, so you're back in time for dinner without the logistics of arranging transport, timing your own stops or figuring out where to eat.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Anthony Quinn Bay1h
2. Afandou Beach1h
3. Kallithea Springs1h

Catamaran cruise with swimming stops

• Depart Mandraki Harbor at 10:00
• Enjoy breakfast snacks and cold drinks
• Swim and snorkel at Anthony Quinn Bay
• Sail to Afandou Beach
• Swim and have lunch at Afandou Beach
• Sail to Kalithea Bay, sunbathe with drinks
• Swim at Kalithea Bay
• Return to Mandraki Harbor around 16:00

The experience

"Is the water really that clear?" someone asks as the catamaran pulls away from Mandraki Harbor at 10am, and yeah, you'll see for yourself in about twenty minutes. The boat heads straight for Anthony Quinn Bay first (named after the actor who filmed here decades ago), and the crew hands around cold drinks and breakfast snacks while you're still getting your bearings. The bay sits tucked between red cliffs, the water so transparent you can see straight down, and you get a full hour to swim or just float there if that's more your speed.

After that it's over to Afandou Beach, where the catamaran cruise stops again and lunch is waiting: fresh Mediterranean dishes, nothing fancy but real food, not the packaged stuff. The caves along the beach are worth swimming toward if you've got the energy. Then there's the sail to Kalithea Springs, where the water's even colder and clearer, and you can spend another hour in there before the boat turns back. The whole thing runs six hours total, which sounds long until you realize you've actually stopped at three different places and eaten twice, so the time moves differently than it would on land.

Snorkeling gear's included, so you don't have to rent it separately or decide last-minute whether it's worth the extra cost. White wine, beer, soft drinks and water flow the whole day, not unlimited in the sense of "drink as much as you want," but steady enough that you're never thirsty. The boat has a restroom, which matters on a six-hour trip. You're back at the harbor around 4pm, which leaves the rest of your afternoon open.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or harbor pickup (meet at Mandraki Harbor at 10am), breakfast sandwich and snacks, lunch with fresh Mediterranean dishes, fresh fruit, bottled water, soft drinks, white wine and beer throughout the day, snorkeling equipment for all three swimming stops, and use of the onboard restroom. The catamaran returns to Mandraki Harbor around 4pm.

Options for this experience

3 options

All-inclusive sailing catamaranAvailable from 1 Apr 2027Three swimming stops: Anthony Quinn Bay (1 hour), Afandou Caves (1 hour), and Kalithea Bay (1 hour). Duration: 6 hours. All-inclusive, with breakfast, snacks, and Mediterranean food and drinks. Sailing catamaran: Lagoon 440. Snorkeling gear included.

Sailing catamaran, all-inclusiveAvailable from 1 May 2027Three swim stops: Anthony Quinn's Bay, Afandou Caves, and Kalithea Bay

All-inclusive power catamaranAvailable from 10 Apr 2027Four swimming stops: Anthony Quinn Bay, Afandou Caves, Ladiko Bay, and Kalithea Bay. Duration: 6 hours. All-inclusive, with breakfast, snacks, and Mediterranean food and drinks. Power catamaran: Leopard 43PC. Snorkeling gear included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 6h, from € 60 per person and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 25

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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Catamaran Cruises Rhodes

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want three separate bays and a full meal without arranging your own boat, timing your stops or hunting for lunch: the fixed schedule and all-inclusive setup means you show up at the harbor and the day unfolds without decisions.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

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 time does the catamaran leave Rhodes?

Departure is 10am from Mandraki Harbor. Return is around 4pm.

How many swimming stops are there?

Three: Anthony Quinn Bay (1 hour), Afandou Beach (1 hour) and Kalithea Springs (1 hour).

Is snorkeling equipment included?

Yes, snorkeling gear is provided at no extra cost.

What food and drinks are included?

Breakfast sandwich, lunch with Mediterranean dishes, fruits, soft drinks, water, white wine and beer.

Is there a restroom on the boat?

Yes, there is a restroom on board.

How long is the total trip?

Six hours from departure to return.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are permitted on board.