Rhodes: Fishing & Swimming with Seafood BBQ Boat
Pull in your own dinner off a Greek fishing boat, then eat it an hour later
You board a traditional wooden fishing boat at Mandraki Harbor, learn to fish from a local captain, swim in a secluded turquoise bay with snorkeling gear provided, and eat your own grilled catch on deck with salad and bread. The whole experience runs about four and a half hours, with hotel pickup available from several coastal towns. All fishing equipment, bait, and lunch are included in the price.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Fishing, swimming, and BBQ on boat
- Check in at Mandraki Harbor office
- Set sail on traditional fishing boat
- Learn Aegean fishing techniques
- Fish with provided gear and bait
- Anchor in secluded bay
- Swim and snorkel with safety gear
- Enjoy freshly grilled catch for lunch
The experience
"The fish, they know when you are patient," our captain said, handing my daughter a rod for the first time. He wasn't wrong: within twenty minutes she'd hooked a sea bream, and the whole boat erupted. That's the thing about a Rhodes fishing trip that you don't quite expect: it's not about being good at fishing. It's about the captain knowing exactly how to make a kid feel like they've done something real. We set out from Mandraki Harbor early enough that the water was still glass-smooth, and the boat (a traditional wooden thing that's been doing this for decades) moved slow and steady toward the deeper grounds where the Mediterranean actually gives up its fish.
The four and a half hours split themselves naturally. First hour is the fishing part, and it's hands-on in a way that keeps everyone busy. The captain provides all the rods, lines, and fresh bait, so you're not fumbling with gear or wondering if you're doing it wrong. Sea bream, red mullet, sea bass: whatever's running that day comes up. Kids get genuinely excited. Adults stop checking their phones. Then the boat anchors in one of those turquoise bays you see in photos, except you're actually swimming in it, and the water is cold and clear and there's a snorkeling option if you want it. Life jackets and floating noodles are there for the younger ones, so nobody's nervous about it.
While you're in the water, the crew grills your catch right there on the deck. You climb back aboard, still dripping, and there's your fish (the one you pulled up an hour ago) plated with Greek salad, bread, cold drinks. It tastes different when you caught it yourself. Not better, exactly, but it lands differently. The whole meal happens on the boat, no rushing back to shore, no sitting in a restaurant wondering if your food came from somewhere else. Hotel pickup is available from Faliraki, Ialyssos, Ixia, Kolymbia, Lindos, and a few other spots along the coast, so you don't have to navigate to the harbor yourself.
Check-in is at the office on Gallias 6, right next to Mandraki Harbor. Bring a towel, sunscreen, and the willingness to let your kids get their hands dirty, literally. The boat holds small groups, so it never feels crowded, and the captain's seen enough families come through that he knows how to keep things moving without making anyone feel rushed.
What’s included
Hotel pickup from select Rhodes towns, all fishing equipment and fresh bait, one grilled fish per person (400 grams), Greek salad, bread, water, soft drinks and fresh fruit, snorkeling gear with life jackets, and swimming time in a secluded bay. The boat departs from Mandraki Harbor and returns after approximately four and a half hours on the water.
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Before you book
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Operated by Half Price Tours
Is this one for you?Book this if you want your family to do something together that doesn't involve a screen or a guided walk: the hands-on fishing and the fact that you eat what you catch keeps everyone engaged and makes the morning feel earned, not just consumed.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): 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 fish will we catch?
Sea bream, red mullet, and sea bass are common, depending on the season and what's running that day. The captain knows the grounds and adjusts accordingly.
What if nobody catches anything?
The crew always has backup fish on board, so lunch is guaranteed. But in practice, small groups fishing these waters almost always bring something up.
How long is the boat ride?
About four and a half hours total, including fishing, swimming, and lunch on the water.
Can we get hotel pickup?
Yes, from Faliraki, Ialyssos, Ixia, Kolymbia, Lindos, Pefkos, Lardos, Gennadi, and Theologos. Confirm your hotel when booking.
What's included in the price?
Fishing rods, bait, all equipment, one grilled fish per person (400g), Greek salad, bread, water, soft drinks, and fruit. Snorkeling gear is also provided.
Do we need fishing experience?
No. The captain teaches beginners, and all skill levels are welcome. Kids and adults alike can learn as you go.
What should we bring?
Sunscreen, a towel, and a swimsuit. The boat provides life jackets and snorkeling gear. Wear something you don't mind getting wet.
Rhodes: Fishing & Swimming with Seafood BBQ Boat
4h 30m · EN
from € 85 per person
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