Lindos Cruise Rhodes: Acropolis, Quinn Bay & Tsambika Swim

Lindos from the water: skip the bus, swim twice, explore the Acropolis on your own time

A full-day sea cruise from Rhodes to Lindos with 3 hours of free time to explore the white-washed village and 4,000-year-old Acropolis, plus two swimming stops at Anthony Quinn Bay and Tsambika Beach. The boat is a 30-metre cruiser with air-conditioned lounges, top-deck sunbeds, onboard bar and shower. Hotel pickup is available from Theologos, Kolymbia, Faliraki or Ialyssos, or you can meet the boat at Mandraki Harbor.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cruise to Lindos with swim stops

• Swim at Anthony Quinn Bay
• Explore Lindos Village and Acropolis
• Swim at Tsambika Beach

The Experience

Lindos arrives as a wall of white houses stacked beneath the Acropolis the moment the boat rounds the headland—the view that makes the village famous. You get 3 full hours to walk it. The streets are narrow and steep, winding through shops and cafés, and the Acropolis sits at the top: a small hike to the Temple of Athena, where the Aegean spreads in every direction. You set the pace and the time; the boat waits at the dock below.

The swimming stops frame the day. Anthony Quinn Bay comes first, in the morning when the water is calmest and the crowds have not yet arrived. The bay is known for snorkeling—the water is deep and clear, and the pine trees come down to the shore. Tsambika Beach, on the return, is the opposite: 800 metres of shallow golden sand and warm turquoise water, the kind of place where you can float without thinking. The boat provides pool noodles and floats, and there is a shower onboard to rinse off after.

The boat itself is built for comfort. Air-conditioned lounges keep you cool between stops, top-deck sunbeds let you lie out, and there is a bar and snack shop onboard if you want lunch or a drink. Restrooms are clean and available throughout the day. If you book with hotel pickup, the driver collects you from Theologos, Kolymbia, Faliraki or Ialyssos and brings you to the harbor; if you prefer to meet the boat, Mandraki Harbor is the departure point.

What’s included

• 3 hours of free time in Lindos village to explore the white-washed streets and hike to the Acropolis.
• swimming and snorkeling at Anthony Quinn Bay and Tsambika Beach.
• pool noodles and floats for use at both stops.
• shower facilities onboard.
• air-conditioned lounges and top-deck sunbeds.
• onboard bar and snack shop.
• restrooms.
• hotel pickup from Theologos, Kolymbia, Faliraki or Ialyssos (depending on your chosen option), or direct meeting at Mandraki Harbor.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Half Price Tours

Is this one for you?Book this cruise if you want to see Lindos without the long bus ride and the heat of the midday streets—the boat gets you there in the morning, leaves you 3 hours to explore at your own pace, and adds two full swimming stops on the way back. The air-conditioned boat and onboard facilities make the 7.5-hour day comfortable even in summer.

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Top questions

What is there to do in Lindos village during the 3 hours of free time?

Lindos village is a maze of white-washed houses, shops and tavernas built into the hillside. Most visitors hike to the Acropolis at the top to see the Temple of Athena and the views across the Aegean, but you can also wander the streets, eat lunch at a waterfront café, or simply sit and watch the bay. The choice is yours—the boat does not move until the time is up.

Can I swim and snorkel at both stops, or are they different?

Anthony Quinn Bay is the snorkeling stop—the water is deep, clear and full of marine life, with a pine-tree backdrop. Tsambika Beach is for swimming and floating; the water is shallow, warm and calm, making it easier to relax. Both are included, so you get two different kinds of water time in one day.

Is lunch included, or do I need to bring my own food?

Lunch is not included in the cruise price, but you have options. In Lindos village during your 3 hours there, you can eat at one of the waterfront tavernas or cafés. On the boat, there is a bar and snack shop where you can buy drinks and light food throughout the day. Many travelers pack a sandwich or eat in the village and find it works well.

How does hotel pickup work, and which areas are covered?

Hotel pickup is available from Theologos, Kolymbia, Faliraki and Ialyssos—you choose your pickup location when you book. The driver collects you and brings you to Mandraki Harbor to board the boat. If your hotel is outside these areas, you can meet the boat directly at the harbor instead.

What facilities are on the boat during the 7.5-hour cruise?

The 30-metre cruiser has air-conditioned lounges to stay cool, top-deck sunbeds for sunbathing, a fully stocked bar and snack shop, a shower to rinse off after swimming, and clean restrooms. The boat is designed for comfort on a full day at sea.

Is there anything to do on the boat between Lindos and the second swim stop?

Between leaving Lindos and arriving at Tsambika Beach, you can relax on the sunbeds, use the bar, or simply enjoy the view of the coastline. The boat moves at a leisurely pace, so it is a good time to rest before the final swim stop.