Rhodes fishing trip with snorkeling and on-board BBQ

You catch the fish, then eat it grilled an hour later on the same boat.

A 5-hour fishing and snorkeling trip on a boat off Rhodes, where you cast for local fish in the region's richest waters, swim and snorkel at the rocky beaches near Kalithea Caves, and return to the deck for a barbecue of your catch or grilled chicken, Greek salad and unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks. The guide teaches beginners the mechanics of fishing—baiting, casting, reeling—while experienced anglers fish straight into the action. The boat is equipped with comfortable amenities and an English-speaking guide throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Fishing, swimming, snorkeling, and BBQ

• Embark on fishing adventure
• Learn fishing techniques or fish independently
• Visit Kalithea Caves and rocky beaches
• Swim and snorkel in pristine waters
• Enjoy on-board barbecue with fresh fish or chicken

The Experience

The boat leaves with a guide who meets you where you are: if you've never held a rod, they walk you through baiting the hook and the feel of the reel; if you fish regularly, you cast into waters known for their abundance and work the line yourself. The fishing segment is the core of the morning—you're not watching the crew work, you're doing it, and the guide handles the setup so the learning curve doesn't get in the way of the catch.

Once the fishing slows or the catch is solid, the boat heads to Kalithea Caves and the rocky beaches nearby. This is the snorkeling part: you slip into the water in a secluded cove where the marine life is visible and the rocks frame the swim. The water here is clear enough that you see what lives below without needing to go deep, and the cove itself is sheltered enough that even a first-time snorkeler can move around without fighting current.

The barbecue happens on board in the late afternoon. The fish you caught gets grilled—or if the catch was light, grilled chicken takes its place—and comes out with Greek salad, unlimited beer and wine, and soft drinks. You eat on the deck with the water still visible and the day winding down. The whole trip runs about 5 hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Fishing instruction and equipment.
• snorkeling in the Kalithea Caves area.
• grilled fresh fish or chicken with Greek salad.
• unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks.
• English-speaking guide for the full 5 hours.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Makarounas Fishing Trip Rhodes

Is this one for you?Cast your line in abundant waters, then grill your catch for lunch while snorkeling in a secluded cove—a full day on the water that goes beyond the typical fishing trip.

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Top questions

What kind of fish will I actually catch off Rhodes?

The waters around Rhodes hold a variety of local fish species, and the guide knows which ones are running. Beginners and experienced anglers both fish the same waters; the difference is in how much the guide helps with the setup and the cast.

Is the snorkeling part difficult, or can I do it if I've never snorkeled before?

The snorkeling happens in a secluded cove near Kalithea Caves where the water is calm and the marine life is close to the surface. You're not diving deep or fighting current; you're swimming in a protected spot and looking down.

What happens if I don't catch anything—do I still get to eat?

The barbecue includes grilled chicken and Greek salad alongside any fish caught that day, so lunch is guaranteed regardless of what the rods bring in. Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks come with the meal.

How long is the boat ride out to the fishing grounds?

The full trip is 5 hours on the water, which includes the fishing segment, the travel to Kalithea Caves and the rocky beaches, the snorkeling stop, and the on-board barbecue. The guide is with you the entire time and speaks English.