Rhodes Snorkeling: Three Bays with Cocktail Bar & Buffet

Dive into turquoise bays with sea scooters and a cocktail in hand

A six-hour swim cruise along Rhodes' east coast with stops at Kallithea Springs Bay, Afandou Beach and Anthony Quinn Bay, where you snorkel with provided equipment and sea scooters in clear water. The boat carries a restricted number of guests, serves a Greek gourmet buffet freshly prepared aboard, and stocks a cocktail open bar with wines and beer. Pool noodles, floaters and life jackets are available.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Kallithea Springs1h
2. Afandou Beach1h
3. Anthony Quinn Bay1h
4. Mandraki Harbourpass by

Rhodes East Coast Swim Cruise

• Depart from Mandraki Harbour
• Cruise past Medieval old town of Rhodes
• Pass by Colossus of Rhodes site
• Stop at Kallithea Springs for swim
• Pass by Faliraki Beach
• Stop at Afandou Beach for exploration
• Enjoy lunch buffet on board
• Pass by Ladikos Bay
• Stop at Anthony Quinn Bay for snorkeling
• Return to Mandraki Harbour

The experience

The boat leaves Mandraki Harbour and passes the Medieval old town and the spot where the Colossus of Rhodes once stood before reaching Kallithea Springs Bay for roughly an hour. The springs are famous for their natural mineral water and healing properties: the reddish water erupts from a rocky formation and has drawn visitors for thousands of years. You swim in the bay and explore the area at your own pace. Entry from the sea is free. The itinerary then moves past Faliraki Beach on the way to Afandou, a six-kilometre pebble beach with crystal-clear water where you have over an hour to swim, snorkel or explore the caves and monuments scattered inland.

Anthony Quinn Bay is the third and final stop: a small bay ringed by high rocks with very deep water and thousands of small fish. This is where the snorkeling gear and sea scooters come into play. The bay's depth and fish population make it the standout moment for underwater exploration. The bay takes its name from the actor who starred in Cannons of Navarone and fell in love with the spot while filming in the 1960s. You have time to snorkel, feed the fish or simply float and take in the rock formations.

Between swims, the boat's deck offers comfortable bean bags and sun benches. Lunch is a Greek gourmet buffet prepared fresh by the chef, with vegan and gluten-free options available. The cocktail open bar runs throughout the day with wines, beer, signature cocktails, aperitifs and snacks. Non-alcoholic drinks and water are also on hand. The restricted guest count keeps the boat from feeling crowded, and life jackets, pool noodles and floaters are supplied for anyone who wants extra flotation.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and sea scooters.
• pool noodles, floaters and life jackets.
• Greek gourmet buffet freshly prepared aboard with vegan and gluten-free options.
• cocktail open bar with wines, beer and signature cocktails.
• aperitifs, snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, sodas and water.
• comfortable bean bag and sun bench seating with a restricted guest count.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 17 Oct 2027

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 40

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

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Summer Sun Sailing IKE

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to visit three separate bays in one day while staying on the same small boat. You'll move through each stop on a set schedule rather than making separate trips ashore.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): free.

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 exactly is Kallithea Springs and why do we stop there?

Kallithea Springs is a bay famous for its natural mineral springs and healing properties, located in the Gulf of Kallithea. The reddish water erupts from a rocky formation and has attracted visitors for thousands of years. You swim in the bay and have roughly an hour to explore the area and the historic buildings designed by Italian architects before the boat sets sail for the next stop.

Can I snorkel at all three bays or just Anthony Quinn Bay?

Snorkeling gear is available at your disposal on the boat for use at any of the three stops, but Anthony Quinn Bay is where you'll find thousands of small fish and the deepest water, making it the prime snorkeling destination. The other two bays are better for swimming and exploring the coastline.

Is hotel pickup included in this cruise?

Hotel transfer is optional and available at an extra cost. It is not included in the base cruise price. You can arrange your own transport to Mandraki Harbour or add pickup when you book.

What's included in the buffet and are there options for dietary restrictions?

The Greek gourmet buffet is freshly prepared by the chef aboard and includes vegan and gluten-free choices. The cocktail open bar offers wines, beer and signature cocktails, plus aperitifs and snacks. Non-alcoholic drinks, sodas and water are also available throughout the day.

How many people typically go on this cruise?

The boat maintains a restricted number of guests to keep the experience intimate and less crowded than typical tourist boats. Everyone has allocated seating on comfortable bean bags and sun benches on the deck.

What is Anthony Quinn Bay and why is it named after an actor?

Anthony Quinn Bay is a small bay surrounded by high rocks with very deep water and thousands of small fish, located near the village of Ladikos. It is named after the Mexican actor Anthony Quinn, who starred in Cannons of Navarone and fell in love with the bay while filming there in the 1960s. He asked the Greek state if he could buy it, but the deal never went through, and locals named the beach in his honor.