Rhodes: Lindos & Pefkos 3hr Swim Cruise with Drinks

Summary

Swim Lindos caves and bays with drinks and fresh fruit

You’ll board at Vlicha Bay for a relaxed swimming cruise around Rhodes: snorkeling inside Lindos’ sea caves, cooling off in Navarone Bay with fresh fruit and drinks, then drifting in St Paul’s Bay’s clear water. With equipment provided and local crew guiding you along Rhodes’ coast, you’ll end up feeling lighter than when you started.

What’s the experience like?

We climbed onto the boat at Vlicha Bay, sandals in hand and sun already warming the deck. The air smelled faintly salty and sweet — kind of like sunscreen mixed with watermelon. Our guide, Yannis, grinned as he handed out snorkels and made a joke about “Greek time” (which I still don’t really get). We set off toward Lindos, water flickering all blue and silver under the hull. I didn’t expect how quiet it would feel out there — just the hum of the engine and someone’s laugh drifting back from the bow.

The first stop was these caves near Lindos. Yannis called them “hidden,” though I guess everyone knows about them now. He tossed me a mask and said to go slow — “the rocks are older than your country.” I slid into the water (colder than I thought) and floated for a minute, watching little fish dart around my toes. Inside the cave it smelled cool and mineral-y, almost like wet stone. My friend tried to say something but her voice echoed weirdly off the walls — we just started laughing instead.

After that we headed for Navarone Bay. The cliffs here are high and kind of dramatic (not in a postcard way — more raw). We dropped anchor; someone sliced up this huge bowl of local fruit that tasted even sweeter after swimming. There was unlimited beer and wine too, which made everyone a bit friendlier by the time we reached St Paul’s Bay for one last swim. That bay is smaller than I pictured but honestly just being able to float there for half an hour felt… easy? Like you could forget what day it is. On the way back Yannis pointed out the Acropolis of Lindos up on its hill — looked ancient and stubborn against the sky.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Swimming cruise around Rhodes bays

• Start cruise from Vlicha Bay
• Swim and snorkel in Hidden Caves
• Sail to Navarone Bay
• Swim and enjoy fruit bowl at Navarone
• Swim at St Paul's Bay

Top questions

Where does the Rhodes swimming cruise start?

The cruise starts from Vlicha Bay on Rhodes.

How long is each swim stop on this tour?

You’ll have 30 minutes at Lindos caves, 45 minutes at Navarone Bay, and 30 minutes at St Paul’s Bay.

Is snorkeling gear provided on this cruise?

Yes, snorkeling equipment is included for guests to use during swim stops.

Are drinks included on this Rhodes swimming cruise?

Unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, plus a frozen strawberry cocktail are included.

What food is served during the tour?

A fresh Rhodian fruit bowl is served while anchored at Navarone Bay.

Is this swimming cruise suitable for children or infants?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller onboard.

Are service animals allowed on this boat tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed during the cruise.

Is public transportation available near Vlicha Bay?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby Vlicha Bay.

What’s included

Your three-hour day includes pickup from Vlicha Bay, all your swim gear like masks and snorkels ready to go, unlimited beer or wine if you want it (plus soft drinks), snacks along with a big bowl of fresh Rhodian fruit at Navarone Bay — so you won’t go hungry or thirsty between swims before heading back ashore.