Sailing and snorkeling boat trip from Lindos: 3 bays, small group

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Duration5h 30m

GroupUp to 13

LanguagesEN · EL +1

Mobile ticketAccepted

Steer the boat yourself or lounge on deck while the yacht carries you past three bays

A small-group sailing and snorkeling trip from Lindos on Rhodes explores the east coast with stops at Red Sand beach, Agathi beach and Lindos bay, departing at 10am and returning by 3:30pm. The boat holds up to 13 people but typically runs with 10 or fewer. You can help with the sails and steering or relax on cushioned deck space; snorkeling gear, drinks and Greek lunch (on full-day bookings) are included. The itinerary shifts with wind and weather.

5h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Sailing and swimming around Lindos

Meet and sail from Lindos bay at 10am
Sail north to first destination
Relax or assist with sails and steering
Swim and snorkel at Red Sand beach
Enjoy fruits and drinks at Red Sand beach
Swim and snorkel at Agathi beach
Explore rocks with snorkel at Agathi beach
Drink service at Agathi beach
Swim and snorkel at Lindos bay
Spot local turtles at Lindos bay
Drink service at Lindos bay
Enjoy panorama of Lindos Acropolis from sea
Return to Lindos between 3:15pm and 3:30pm

The Experience

The boat leaves Lindos harbour at 10am and sails north for roughly an hour and ten minutes to reach Red Sand beach, the first stop. This beach sits beyond car access, which is why it stays quieter than the crowded stretches closer to town. The water there runs turquoise and clear enough for snorkeling, and the crew serves fruit and drinks while you're in the water or on the sand.

From Red Sand, the yacht moves to Agathi beach, a sandy bay where the boat anchors on the quieter side, away from the day-trip masses. Snorkeling around the nearby rocks is where most people spend their time here, and drinks are served again. The final stop is Lindos bay itself, where you'll spend about 45 minutes swimming, snorkeling—locals report seeing turtles—and taking photos of the Acropolis rising from the cliffs above the water. The return to Lindos is scheduled between 3:15pm and 3:30pm, though timing depends on wind conditions.

Throughout the day, you can either help handle the sails and steering if the weather allows, or stretch out on the bed cushions and couches scattered across the deck. A skipper who knows the coast runs the boat, and the crew speaks English, Italian and Greek. Full-day bookings include a Greek lunch with salad and fruit; half-day trips come with fruit only. Prosecco, beer, wine, juice and water flow throughout, with a minimum drinking age of 18.

What’s included

Snorkeling equipment and waterproof camera.
Greek lunch with salad and fruit on full-day bookings (half-day includes fruit only).
drinks throughout the day—Prosecco, beer, white wine, rosé, juice, water and soft drinks.
live guide in English, Italian or Greek.
small group capped at 13 people, typically 10 or fewer.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gin Tonic Lindos Sailing

Is this one for you?Book the full-day trip if you want a meal and a full afternoon on the water; the half-day works better if you're splitting your day between the boat and exploring Lindos town or the Acropolis on foot. If you want to actively sail, confirm the weather forecast beforehand—calm days mean less chance to handle the sails, while windier conditions give you more to do.