Rhodes: Traditional Fishing Trip & Fresh BBQ Lunch at Sea

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Duration5h

GroupUp to 10

LanguagesEN · EL

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Fishing with locals on Rhodes, grilling fresh catch at sea, swimming off quiet shores

You’ll board Skevos’ traditional fishing boat in Rhodes, learn hands-on fishing tricks from two generations of local fishermen, then grill your own catch for lunch right at sea — all with plenty of time to swim or just soak up the island light. Expect laughter, real stories, and food that tastes like it belongs here.

Step-by-step itinerary

Fishing trip and sea activities in Rhodes

Depart from Rhodes center
Head to Kallithea Springs or beach
Enjoy trolling with professional gear
Target predator fish species
Continue with two hours ground fishing
Anchor for swimming and snorkeling
Prepare and enjoy onboard lunch

The Experience

I still see that first moment — Skevos waving from his old wooden boat, paint chipped just enough to feel real. The harbor was waking up, a bit of diesel in the air and coffee somewhere nearby. We climbed aboard, and Michalis (Skevos’ dad) handed me a rod with a wink like he already knew I’d tangle the line. He was right, by the way.

The Mediterranean out here off Rhodes is this impossible blue — not just postcard stuff but actually shifting every time you look up. We cruised past Kallithea Springs (I think? I lost track after Santa Marina), trolling for tuna and mahi mahi while Skevos explained why he prefers Shimano reels over Penn (“Ask my father,” he laughed). When something finally tugged on my line, I panicked and nearly dropped the rod. Michalis steadied my hands without saying much — just this little nod.

After an hour or so we switched to ground fishing. There’s something about sitting with strangers on a boat, sun warming your back, everyone quietly watching their lines. No one spoke for ages except for the slap of water and someone’s ringtone going off (awkward). Later we anchored near a sandy cove — swimming felt like pressing pause on everything else. Lunch happened right there: our own fish grilled with olive oil and sea salt, plus seabream and sea bass Skevos brought along “just in case.” Greek salad tasted sharper than usual — maybe it’s the oregano from Rhodes or just being hungry from the sea air.

I tried to say thank you in Greek; Li laughed at my accent and so did Michalis. I still think about that view from the deck, bread warm in my hand, salt drying on my skin. If you’re looking for a fishing trip in Rhodes that feels honest and kind of messy in all the good ways… well, this is it.

What’s included

Your day includes all professional fishing gear (Shimano, Daiwa and more), use of snorkeling equipment if you want to swim off the boat near Rhodes’ beaches, bottled water and soft drinks as well as local wine or beer onboard. Lunch is freshly grilled fish (including your own catch if luck’s on your side), Greek salad topped with Rhodian oregano and crusty wood-oven bread — all prepared by Skevos’ family while you relax at sea.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Skevos Fishing Trip Rhodes