Snorkeling in Rhodes: Private Cruise with Three Stops

Three bays in one morning, snorkel gear ready when you jump in

A private full-day cruise along Rhodes' eastern coast with three stops for swimming and snorkeling at Anthony Quinn Bay, Kallithea Springs and Ladiko beach, plus lunch, drinks and snorkeling equipment included. The boat takes a maximum of 14 guests, so the group stays small enough to move between sites without a crowd.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Anthony Quinn Bay1h
2. Kallithea Springs1h

Full-day cruise with swimming and lunch

• Depart from Rhodes eastern coast
• Swim and snorkel at Anthony Quinn Bay
• Swim and snorkel at Kallithea Springs
• Relax at Ladiko beach
• Enjoy lunch and cold drinks on board
• Return to Rhodes

The experience

The cruise departs in the morning and heads down the coast to Anthony Quinn Bay first: the stop with the clearest water and the most fish, so it's where most people spend the longest time in the water. Snorkeling gear is already on board, so you don't pack it or rent it separately. The bay sits between rocky cliffs and has enough depth and visibility that you can see what's actually down there instead of guessing.

The second stop is Kallithea Springs, a thermal spring site that's popular for both the water temperature and the snorkeling. By the time you arrive, you've already been in the water once, so you know the rhythm of the day. The third stop is Ladiko beach, which is quieter than the other two: the operator describes it as the place for people looking for peace and quiet, so if the first two stops felt crowded or you just want to float without the fish, this is where that happens. Lunch and drinks come aboard between stops or after, depending on the day's flow: Mediterranean lunch, seasonal fruit, beer, wine, water and refreshments, plus dessert.

The whole day runs about six and a half hours from start to finish. A live guide speaks English throughout, so you get the names of what you're looking at and the history of the sites without having to read a laminated card. The boat holds a maximum of 14 people, which is small enough that the captain can adjust the schedule if a stop is working well or if someone needs extra time in the water.

What’s included

• Use of snorkeling equipment.
• Mediterranean lunch with seasonal fruit and dessert.
• beer, wine, water and refreshments throughout the day.
• English-speaking guide.
• three designated swimming and snorkeling stops.

Before you book

Lasts 6h 30m, runs every day except Thursday at 09:30, from € 730 per group, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except ThursdayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Nikolaos Sailing Yacht

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to snorkel three separate bays in one morning with all equipment provided and included lunch, rather than piecing together multiple shore excursions. The maximum 14-person group keeps snorkelling sites uncrowded.

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Top questions

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's the water like for snorkeling at Anthony Quinn Bay?

Anthony Quinn Bay has crystal water and plenty of fish, making it the best snorkeling area on this route. The bay is sheltered by rocky cliffs and deep enough that visibility stays good throughout the day.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No, snorkeling equipment is included and already on the boat, so you arrive empty-handed and start swimming as soon as you reach the first stop.

How many people typically go on this cruise?

The boat takes a maximum of 14 guests, keeping the group small enough that you're not competing for space or waiting for others to finish at each stop.

What's included in the lunch?

Lunch is a Mediterranean meal served aboard with seasonal fruit, dessert, beer, wine, water and refreshments included. You don't pay extra or stop to eat elsewhere.

Is there a guide on the boat?

Yes, a live English-speaking guide is with the group throughout the day, explaining the sites and the history as you move between stops.

How long does the whole cruise take?

The cruise runs about six and a half hours from departure to return, with time split between the three swimming and snorkeling stops, lunch and travel between sites.