Rhodes Sunset Catamaran Cruise: Dinner & Snorkeling at Kalithea

Swim and snorkel at Kalithea, then watch the Aegean sunset from the water with dinner and stars.

A 3-hour sunset catamaran cruise from Mandraki Harbor in Rhodes that sails to Kalithea Springs for 45–60 minutes of swimming and snorkeling, then moves to the sunset point and past the Old Town's panoramic walls before returning to port. Dinner is served on board or near the Old Town depending on weather and sunset time. The cruise includes snorkeling equipment, bottled water, soda, and a restroom on board; a live guide speaks English and Greek.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset catamaran cruise with dinner

• Depart from Mandraki Harbor
• Sail to Kalithea Bay
• Swim and snorkel at Kalithea Bay
• Dinner at Kalithea Bay or near Old Town
• Sail to sunset point and watch sunset
• Sail to Old Town for panoramic views
• Return to Mandraki Harbor

The Experience

The catamaran departs Mandraki Harbor and heads straight to Kalithea Bay, where you spend close to an hour in the water. Bring a mask and fins—snorkeling equipment is provided—and you'll see the marine life that moves through these shallows. The bay sits in a cove with limestone cliffs, and the water stays calm enough for the whole window of time to matter. After Kalithea, the boat sails to the sunset point and holds there while the light changes, then passes the Old Town's waterfront wall in silhouette before heading back to port.

Dinner arrives while you're still on the water—the exact timing and location depend on when the sun drops and what the weather allows that evening. You eat on deck or in the cabin, with bottled water and soft drinks included. The three-hour window is tight enough that the whole arc—departure, swim, sail, dinner, return—stays together without padding, so the rhythm of the evening holds.

You can book a sailing catamaran or a power catamaran; both follow the same route and schedule. A live guide in English or Greek is on board. The boat has a restroom, which matters on a three-hour float. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed.

What’s included

• Dinner served on board or near the Old Town.
• snorkeling equipment and time to swim at Kalithea Springs.
• bottled water and soft drinks.
• restroom access on board.
• live guide in English or Greek.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Catamaran Cruises Rhodes

Is this one for you?Book the sailing catamaran if you want the experience of canvas and wind; choose the power catamaran if you prefer a steadier platform for dinner and photos. Either way, the three-hour window keeps the whole evening—swim, sail, meal, stars—from feeling rushed or dragged out.

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Top questions

How long do I get to swim and snorkel at Kalithea Springs?

Kalithea Bay is the main stop, and you stay there for 45 to 60 minutes. Snorkeling equipment is provided, and the water is shallow enough to see fish and marine life without deep diving.

When and where is dinner served on the sunset cruise?

Dinner is served on board or near the Old Town, depending on weather conditions and the exact time of sunset that evening. You eat while the boat is still moving or anchored, with water and soft drinks included.

What's the difference between the sailing catamaran and the power catamaran options?

Both follow the same route and schedule—Kalithea, sunset point, Old Town panorama, and return to Mandraki. The sailing catamaran uses wind; the power catamaran uses an engine. The itinerary and inclusions are identical.

Does the cruise pass by Rhodes Old Town?

Yes. After the sunset point, the boat sails past the Old Town's waterfront wall for a panoramic view before returning to Mandraki Harbor. You see it from the water in silhouette as light fades.

What's included in the ticket price?

Dinner, snorkeling equipment, bottled water, soft drinks, and use of the restroom on board are all included. You don't need to bring or pay for a mask and fins.