Rhodes Best Boat Tours

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by Santorini Dave • Updated: March 19, 2022

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• Where to Stay in Rhodes
• Rhodes Family Hotels

A boat tour around the best beaches and swim spots in Rhodes is a marvelous way to see the island’s beauty. The Private Yacht Cruise to Lindos is my favorite (and very expensive) but there are many cheaper options that I’ve listed below.

The 7 Best Boat Tours in Rhodes

Tip: I would worry less about which tour you choose and more about getting something booked before they sell-out (especially for visits between late June and early September).

* All boats have multiple toilets.

1. Day Cruise with Snorkeling & Lunch Buffet

• Departs from Rhodes Town at 10am
• Wheelchair accessible
• Includes large lunch and unlimited wine, beer, & drinks
• Visits 3 bays for swimming & snorkeling

2. Catamaran Day Cruise with Lunch

• Departs from Rhodes Town at 10am
• Includes large lunch and unlimited wine, beer, & drinks
• Visits 3 bays/beaches for swimming & snorkeling
• If you’re worried about seasickness catamarans are more stable and a good choice

3. 3-hour Swimming Cruise & Snorkel

• Departs from Faliraki at 10am
• Pick up available from Ixia, Rhodes Town, Kremasti (or as cruise ship excursion)
• Includes snacks, fruit, and unlimited wine, beer, & drinks
• Swim & snorkel at 3 coastal spots

4. Boat Day Trip to Lindos

• Departs from Rhodes Town at 8:45am
• Wine, beer, drinks, snacks, & sandwiches available for reasonable prices
• Visits Lindos (with enough time to see the Acropolis) and 2 bays/beaches to swim & snorkel

5. Symi Island Full Day Trip by Boat

• Departs from Rhodes Town at 9am
• Hotel pick up available from Ialyssos, Ixia, Rhodes Town, or Kallithea
• Bar on board for drinks and snacks
• This is mainly a sightseeing tour for Symi. There is a swim stop but if that’s your main interest do one of the swim/snorkel tours above.

6. Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling Activity

• Departs from Kathara Beach near Faliraki at 8:30am
• Hotel pick up available from Rhodes Town, Lindos Ialysos, Kremasti, Kallithea, Faliraki, Kolymbia
• Includes bottled water and generous picnic lunch
• Family option available
• Super fun!

7. Private Yacht Cruise to Lindos with Lunch

• Departs Rhodes Town at noon
• Includes hotel pick up
• Private boat tour (just your group and staff are on board)
• Great Mediterranean lunch with unlimited wine, beer, & drinks
• Stop in Lindos with plenty of time to visit Acropolis
• Beach visit with swim and snorkel time