Snorkeling from Lindos: Steer a Sailing Yacht

Take the helm and dive into three bays in one morning or afternoon

A private sailing trip from Lindos where you steer the yacht and trim the sails, then snorkel at three separate bays along Rhodes' east coast. The skipper handles navigation while you choose whether to work the boat or relax on deck cushions between swims. Drinks come with you to each stop, and lunch is included on the full-day option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Lindos1h 20m
2. Agathi Beach1h 20m

Sailing and swimming around Lindos

• Depart Lindos harbour at 10:00am
• Sail north to first bay (1h 20min)
• Swim and snorkel at Red Sand beach
• Anchor and swim at Agathi beach
• Enjoy lunch on the boat
• Visit and swim at Lindos bay
• View Lindos Acropolis from the sea

The experience

The boat leaves Lindos harbour at 10am and heads north under sail: roughly an hour and twenty minutes to the first stop, though wind conditions shift the timing. You're invited to take the wheel and adjust the sails if you want to, or simply stretch out on the cushioned loungers while the skipper manages the course. The choice is yours at each leg of the journey.

Three bays anchor the day. Red Sand Beach, unreachable by car, sits in turquoise water where you'll snorkel among rocks and swim in isolation from the crowds. Agathi Beach comes next, a sandy bay where the boat anchors on the quieter side away from day-trippers. The rocks nearby hold the best snorkelling. The final stop brings you back to Lindos bay itself, where the Acropolis rises from the water: spend forty-five minutes here swimming or watching for local sea turtles. Fruits and drinks arrive at each anchorage. Lunch and a full spread of drinks (up to four servings of Prosecco, beer, wine or soft drinks per person) come aboard between stops on the full-day trip.

Snorkelling gear and a waterproof camera are provided. The itinerary shifts with weather, and the skipper speaks English, Italian or Greek. Infants sit on an adult's lap. The activity suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Snorkelling equipment and waterproof camera.
• up to four servings per person of Prosecco, beer, white wine, rosé wine or soft drinks.
• bottled water.
• Greek lunch with salad and fruits (full-day trips booked 14+ hours ahead).
• fruit (half-day trips).
• live guide in English, Italian or Greek.

Options for this experience

11 options

4 pm sailing cruise for 8 peopleUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · Available from 1 May 2027Lasts 3 hours: a 4 pm cruise around Lindos with 2 swim stops at Navarone Bay or Blue Lagoon and St Paul's Bay

Half-day Gold Drinks optionUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English, Italian or Greek · Available from 1 May 2027Lasts 3 hours: a 4 pm cruise around Lindos with 2 swim stops at Navarone Bay or Blue Lagoon and St Paul's Bay. Unlimited drinks: our gold drinks option includes unlimited Prosecco, beer and wine for everyone, plus 1 round of gin and tonic.

4 pm sailing cruise for 10 peopleUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English · Available from 1 May 2027Lasts 3 hours: a 4 pm cruise around Lindos with 2 swim stops at Navarone Bay or Blue Lagoon and St Paul's Bay

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Full-day boat trip for 8 peopleUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · 10:00

4 pm sailing cruise for 12 peopleUp to 12 per booking · Guide in English, Italian or Greek · Available from 1 May 2027Lasts 3 hours: a 4 pm cruise around Lindos with 2 swim stops at Navarone Bay or Blue Lagoon and St Paul's Bay

Full-day trip with transfer for 8 peopleUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · 10:00Transfer: transfer to and from your accommodation in Kalathos, Pefkos or Vlycha. Additional charges apply if you are staying further away.

Full-day boat trip for 10 peopleUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English · 10:00

Full-day Gold Drinks optionUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English, Italian or Greek · 10:00Unlimited drinks: our gold drinks option gives everyone unlimited Prosecco, beer or wine, plus a round of gin and tonic.

Full-day trip with transfer for 10 peopleUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English · 10:00Transfer: transfer to and from your accommodation in Vlycha, Pefkos or Kalathos. Additional charge may apply if you are staying further away.

Full-day boat trip for 12 peopleUp to 12 per booking · Guide in English, Italian or Greek · 10:00

Full-day trip with transfer for 12 peopleUp to 12 per booking · Guide in English, Italian or Greek · 10:00Transfer: pickup can be offered from your accommodation to the boat

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to3h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Italian and Greek

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gin Tonic Lindos Sailing

Is this one for you?Book the full-day trip if you want lunch and the longest time in the water. The half-day option at 4pm works if you're fitting this around other plans in Lindos. Either way, a private boat means you set the pace between stops and decide how involved you want to be with sailing the yacht.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Italian and Greek.

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.

Can I actually steer the boat myself, or is that just an option?

Steering and sail-trimming are open to you at each leg if weather permits. The skipper will show you how. You're equally welcome to stay on the cushions and let him handle it. The choice is yours throughout the day.

What's the snorkelling like at these three bays?

Red Sand Beach and Agathi Beach both have rocky areas worth exploring with a mask and fins. Lindos bay, watched over by the Acropolis on the cliff above, sometimes hosts sea turtles. Visibility is clear, and the skipper will point out where the best spots are.

Is lunch really included, or does that cost extra?

Greek lunch with salad and fruits comes with the full-day trip if you book more than fourteen hours in advance. The half-day option includes fruit only. Either way, drinks are served at each stop.

How much time do we actually spend swimming versus sailing?

Sailing between stops takes roughly an hour to an hour and a half depending on wind. You'll spend time swimming and snorkelling at each of the three bays, with the longest stop at Lindos bay running about forty-five minutes.

What if the weather turns bad?

The itinerary adjusts based on weather conditions. The skipper decides which bays are safe to visit and may alter the route. You'll still get out on the water and snorkel, but the exact stops may change.