Snorkeling Rhodes: Private Boat Rental, No License Required

Steer your own boat to Rhodes' best snorkeling without a license or a skipper.

Private boat rental in Rhodes Town for self-drive snorkeling at Kallithea Springs, Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladiko Bay and Traganou Caves, with no boating license required. Choose a 2-hour sunset cruise or a full day (up to 8 hours) exploring the island's turquoise bays and sea caves at your own pace. Modern 2023 boats come equipped with sun-tent, shower, music system and snorkeling gear. Navigation buoys guide you to the best spots.

The experience

You arrive in Rhodes Town with a free afternoon or a full day and no interest in joining a crowded tour boat. Sirokos changes that equation: it's one of the few boats available here where the operator trusts you to take the wheel yourself, no license required. The boat's size and design (stable, easy to handle) make that possible. You pick the duration: a 2-hour golden-hour cruise from Kallithea Springs or anything up to 8 hours exploring the whole coastline. Navigation buoys mark the route to the snorkeling spots, so you're not navigating blind.

Kallithea Springs sits in turquoise water fed by thermal springs; Anthony Quinn Bay is one of the most photographed bays in Greece, ringed by dramatic cliffs; Traganou Caves cut into the rock along the shoreline. You choose which ones to visit, how long to stay at each, and where to drop anchor and swim. The boat carries snorkeling equipment, a sun-tent for shade, a shower to rinse off salt, and a music system, so you set the pace and the soundtrack. Drinks are on board. Fuel runs about €10 per hour and is your cost. If you'd rather not drive, a skipper is available for an additional fee.

The meeting point is New Marina in Rhodes Town. If you need a transfer from your hotel, the operator arranges it on request. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and all surfaces are accessible as well, so mobility is not a barrier to booking.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• modern 2023 boat with sun-tent, shower and music system.
• drinks (water and soft drinks).
• local guidance and navigation tips.
• New Marina meeting point in Rhodes Town.

Options for this experience

2 options

Boat rental covering Kallithea, Anthony Quinn and Traounou cavesUp to 6 people · Guide in English or Greek · 10:00 and 14:30Lasts 4 hours

Rhodes boat rental, 6 hoursUp to 7 people · Guide in English or Greek · 10:00Lasts 6 hours

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

Information

Lasts 2h–8h, runs every day at 10:00 and 14:30, from € 230 per group, with a live guide in English and Greek, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:30

Live guideEnglish and Greek

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to4h before

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.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Dream Boats Rhodes

Is this one for you?You're comfortable taking the wheel and want to set your own itinerary. This boat gives you that freedom without requiring a license or a guide. If you'd rather relax and have someone else drive, add a skipper for the day.

Traveler reviews

4.80★★★★★★★★★★

20 verified traveler reviews

5 ★18

4 ★1

3 ★0

2 ★1

1 ★0

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English 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.

What snorkeling spots can I reach on a boat rental from Rhodes Town?

Kallithea Springs, Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladiko Bay and Traganou Caves are the main snorkeling destinations. Kallithea has turquoise thermal waters and historic springs; Anthony Quinn Bay is one of Greece's most beautiful bays; Traganou Caves feature dramatic sea caves carved into the coastline. You choose which to visit and how long to spend at each.

Do I need a boating license to rent and drive the boat myself?

No license is required. Sirokos is designed so that self-drive is possible without one: the boat's size and stability make it easy to handle. Navigation buoys mark the route to the snorkeling spots to guide you.

What's included in the boat rental, and what do I pay extra for?

Snorkeling equipment, drinks (water and soft drinks), sun-tent, shower and music system are included. Fuel costs approximately €10 per hour and is your responsibility. A skipper is available for an additional €12.50 per hour if you'd prefer not to drive.

Can I book a sunset cruise, or do I have to rent the boat for a full day?

A 2-hour sunset option is available, so you can watch the golden hour from the sea at Kallithea Springs without committing to a longer day. Full-day rentals run up to 8 hours.

Is transportation from my hotel to the boat included?

The meeting point is New Marina in Rhodes Town. Transfer from your hotel is available on request and can be arranged when you book.