Snorkeling in Rhodes: Anthony Quinn Bay & Kalithea Springs

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Duration5h 30m

GroupUp to 35

Audio guideEN · EL

Mobile ticketAccepted

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.

5h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller 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.