Snorkeling in Rhodes: Anthony Quinn Bay & Kalithea Springs

Multiple bays, an afternoon in the water, lunch and drinks on board

A 5.5-hour snorkeling cruise from Rhodes departs Marina Mandraki at 10am and visits Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladiko Beach and Kalithea Springs, where you swim and snorkel with provided equipment at each stop. Lunch with local dishes, fruits, wine and beer are included. Cocktails and ouzo are available to purchase separately. The boat returns at 3:30pm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Anthony Quinn Bay50m · entry included
2. Kallithea Springs50m · entry included

Rhodes day cruise with swimming and lunch

• Depart Marina Mandraki at 10:00am
• Travel to Anthony Quinn Bay
• Swim and snorkel for 50 minutes
• Sail to Ladiko Beach
• Swim, snorkel, and relax for 55 minutes
• Enjoy lunch buffet with wine
• Visit Kalithea Springs
• Swim and snorkel for 50 minutes
• Return to Marina Mandraki by 15:30

The experience

The boat leaves Marina Mandraki at 10am and heads to Anthony Quinn Bay, where you have 50 minutes in the water with snorkeling gear already on board. The bay is one of Rhodes' most photographed beaches, and the water is calm enough for swimmers of all levels. After that, the boat sails to Ladiko Beach, a quieter spot where you get 55 minutes to snorkel and swim before lunch is served: a buffet of chicken, rice, pasta, Greek salad, tzatziki, dolmades and bread, with red or white wine included. Fruits and coffee come after.

The final stop is Kalithea Springs, where the water is notably clear and you have another 50 minutes to snorkel. The springs are a natural freshwater discharge into the sea, and the contrast between the fresh and salt water creates distinct visibility layers that snorkelers notice. Between stops, you can use the shower on board, and WiFi is available if you need it. The boat has a restroom and serves beer, soft drinks and water throughout the day.

The wooden boat itself is traditional in design, which means the ride is slower and more stable than a speedboat: useful if anyone gets seasick. An audio guide in English and Greek is available, though most of the day is spent in the water rather than listening. You're back at the marina by 3:30pm, giving you the rest of the afternoon free.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• lunch buffet with local dishes and vegetarian options.
• red or white wine, beer, soft drinks, water, fruits and coffee.
• shower on board.
• restroom.
• WiFi.
• audio guide in English and Greek.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday and FridayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 4 Nov

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (14 to 95 years) · Child (4 to 13 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 35

Audio guideEnglish and Greek

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Royal Sailing Rhodes

Is this one for you?This is a shared boat with a fixed schedule, so you're snorkeling alongside other travelers rather than alone. Choose it if you want three good snorkeling spots in one morning without renting a boat or arranging your own transport: the timing, the stops and the lunch are already planned, so you just show up at the marina.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 13 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 at Anthony Quinn Bay and Kalithea Springs?

Anthony Quinn Bay is sheltered and calm, suitable for all swimming levels. Kalithea Springs has notably clear water because fresh water from natural springs mixes with the sea, creating visible layers that make snorkeling particularly good there.

How much time do I actually spend snorkeling versus traveling?

You have 50 minutes at Anthony Quinn Bay, 55 minutes at Ladiko Beach and 50 minutes at Kalithea Springs: about 2.5 hours total in the water. The rest of the 5.5 hours is sailing between stops and lunch on board.

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

Snorkeling equipment is provided on the boat. Flippers and towels are not included, so bring your own or purchase them separately if needed.

What's included in the lunch, and are there vegetarian options?

Lunch is a buffet with chicken, rice, pasta, Greek salad, tzatziki, dolmades, olives and bread, with vegetarian dishes available. Red or white wine, fruits, water, beer and soft drinks are included. Cocktails and ouzo are available to purchase separately.

When does the boat leave and return, and where do I meet it?

The boat departs Marina Mandraki at 10am and returns at 3:30pm. You board at the marina in Rhodes town, where public transportation options are available nearby if you need to get there.