Catamaran Cruises Rhodes – 6 Hours Day Cruise ALL INCLUSIVE

The best part of this Rhodes cruise is its simple rhythm: sail, swim, eat, and sail again. You get three one-hour water stops, a Greek-style lunch, and an open supply of soft drinks, water, beer, and wine. It feels more like a relaxed day at sea than a loud party boat.

I especially like the small maximum group of 25 and the choice of sun or shade on board. The crew, including Theo, Andreas, and Hope, is known for warm service, and families, solo visitors, and cruise passengers can all settle in easily. The main drawback is that the swim stops can feel short, and the snorkeling is pleasant rather than spectacular.

Key points at a glance

• Three one-hour swim stops: Visit Anthony Quinn Bay, Afandou Beach, and Kallithea Springs.
• A proper all-inclusive setup: Breakfast, lunch, fruit, soft drinks, water, beer, and wine are included.
• Small boat feel: The catamaran takes no more than 25 people, with seating in sun and shade.
• Useful onboard comforts: You’ll have a restroom, snorkeling gear, life jackets, and flotation noodles.
• Good for cruise passengers: The meeting point at Mandraki Port is about a 15-minute walk from the cruise port.
• Not a party cruise: Music ranges from relaxed tracks to a few upbeat songs, but the mood stays easygoing.

Why this six-hour cruise works so well

Rhodes has plenty of ways to see its coast, but a catamaran gives you something a bus tour cannot: time away from roads, crowds, and hot pavement. From Mandraki Port, you spend the day looking back at the island from the water, stopping at coves and beaches that are best appreciated with a swimsuit nearby.

The schedule is also well judged. Each swim stop lasts about an hour, with lunch at Afandou Beach. That gives you enough time to get into the water, float, use the snorkeling gear, and settle back on deck without spending the whole day rushing from one stop to another.

The price is about $107.68 per person. That is not the cheapest way to reach a beach in Rhodes, but it covers a lot: six hours on the boat, three swim stops, breakfast, lunch, fruit, soft drinks, beer, wine, water, and equipment. If you would otherwise pay separately for a boat ride, lunch, drinks, and beach time, the package makes good sense.

The group size matters, too. With a maximum of 25 people, the boat should feel calmer than the large party cruises that fill the harbor. You will still share the experience with other people, and this is not a private charter, but there is more space to sit, move around, and find a quiet corner.

Leaving Mandraki Port at 10:00 am

The cruise begins at 10:00 am from the Catamaran Cruises Rhodes meeting point at Mandraki Port. If you are arriving from a cruise ship, the walk is roughly 15 minutes, which makes this an especially practical shore excursion. You will still want to allow extra time to find the correct meeting point and board without hurrying.

Once underway, the catamaran gives you a choice of sun and shade. That sounds minor, but it matters during a long Mediterranean day. You can start in the sun, move under cover when the heat builds, and return outside when the boat is moving again.

A small breakfast snack is served early in the trip. Specific menus can vary, but the food described includes a breakfast wrap, followed later by a more substantial lunch. Water and soft drinks are available, and beer and wine are served from midday.

The boat has a restroom, which is an important comfort on a six-hour outing. Snorkeling equipment is available, and life jackets and flotation noodles can help less confident swimmers enjoy the stops without feeling pressured to swim far from the boat.

Anthony Quinn Bay for the first hour

The first scheduled stop is Anthony Quinn Bay, with about 60 minutes for swimming. This is a scenic place to begin, with clear water and rocky edges that give the bay a more sheltered, cove-like character than a long open beach.

You can swim from the catamaran, use the snorkeling equipment, or simply float and enjoy the setting. The crew may help you get comfortable in the water, and flotation noodles are useful if you want support while looking around.

The water is the star here, but keep your expectations sensible. Some days offer better underwater visibility and more fish than others. Snorkeling can be enjoyable, especially when bread is used to bring small fish near the boat, but this is not a specialist marine-life excursion.

An hour goes quickly. If you want photographs, a swim, and a look around the rocks, you may need to choose your priorities. I would get in the water soon after the stop begins rather than spending half the hour deciding.

Lunch and swimming at Afandou Beach

Afandou Beach is the middle stop and the main food break. You have another hour here for swimming and lunch, which creates a welcome pause between the first and final water stops.

The meal is more than a token snack. The food includes chicken, salads, sauces, bread, and fresh fruit, with some descriptions also noting a full selection of Greek-style dishes. It is served onboard, so you can eat without giving up the sea view or searching for a restaurant.

This is where the all-inclusive price earns much of its value. A beach day can become surprisingly expensive once you add lunch, bottled drinks, and a few cold beers. Here, those basics are already covered, and you can help yourself to water, soft drinks, beer, and wine.

Afandou is also a good place to take your time. You can eat first, then swim, or cool off before sitting down for lunch. The water may feel cold when you first enter, but it is refreshing after sitting in the sun.

If you are traveling with children or teenagers, this stop helps keep the day moving. The meal breaks up the swimming, and the open space on the catamaran gives young people somewhere to sit when they need a rest.

Kallithea Springs and the final swim

The last scheduled stop is Kallithea Springs, with another 60 minutes in the water. This stop is especially appealing if you enjoy exploring rock formations and small cave areas rather than swimming only in open water.

Bring care and patience around the rocks. Wet surfaces can be slippery, and getting in and out of the water may take a little longer when several people are using the ladder. One boat setup was reported to have only one usable rear ladder, so boarding can become slow if the boat is busy.

That is not a reason to avoid the tour, but it is useful to know. Wear secure footwear if you have it, move carefully, and do not assume you can scramble over the rocks quickly. If you prefer a straightforward swim, stay near the catamaran and use the ladder.

The final stop can also feel short. After two earlier swims, lunch, and the boat ride, you may want more time to explore the cave areas. The one-hour limit keeps the day on schedule, but it leaves little room for lingering.

Food, drinks, music, and the mood onboard

The strongest part of the onboard service is its practicality. You are fed more than once, drinks are available throughout the day, and the crew pays attention without turning the trip into a sales pitch.

The food is repeatedly described as delicious, with the lunch earning particular praise. Do not expect a restaurant meal with a large menu. Instead, think of a generous boat lunch with chicken, salads, bread, sauces, fruit, and drinks. It is exactly the sort of food that works after swimming.

Beer and wine are included, but the cruise does not appear designed around drinking. That distinction matters. The atmosphere is social and cheerful, with music that mixes relaxed songs and a few party tracks, yet the focus remains on swimming, scenery, and conversation.

This suits anyone who wants a pleasant day on the water without the loud, crowded feeling of a booze cruise. If you want constant music, dancing, and a high-energy party, this is probably the wrong choice. If you want a comfortable boat, good food, and a few drinks after swimming, it fits nicely.

What the crew and boat add

The crew is one of the main reasons this experience earns such a high overall score, 4.7 out of 5 from 220 ratings, with 92 percent recommending it. Theo and Andreas are named among the crew, and Hope is singled out for making sure people had what they needed.

That kind of service is especially helpful on a boat trip. You may need a life jacket, help with the ladder, directions to the snorkeling gear, or a quick explanation of where to swim. A friendly crew makes the day easier for families and solo visitors alike.

The catamaran is described as clean and comfortable, with enough room for around 20 people on many departures and a maximum of 25. You should find seating in both sun and shade, although your favorite spot may not remain free all day.

This is a shared cruise, not a private catamaran. One person expected a private trip and was surprised to find other people onboard, so read the group size carefully before booking. The small capacity keeps the mood manageable, but it does not mean you will have the boat to yourself.

Snorkeling, swimming, and practical comfort

Snorkeling gear is available, but the underwater sights vary. On some days, the clear water and fish near the boat make it a fun extra. On others, there may not be much to see beyond attractive water and rocky coves.

I would treat snorkeling as a bonus rather than the main reason to book. The real pleasure is swimming in several different settings and seeing the Rhodes coastline from the sea.

The equipment is rinsed with water between uses, and antibacterial soap is available at a sink so you can clean a snorkel yourself if you prefer. That detail is worth knowing if hygiene matters to you.

Most people can participate, and service animals are allowed. The tour is near public transportation, though the supplied information does not give a specific route or parking arrangement. The boat also has a restroom, which makes the six-hour duration more comfortable.

Water temperatures can feel cold at first, especially if you are not used to open-sea swimming. A quick plunge usually helps, but bring a towel, sun protection, and a dry change of clothes as sensible basics for any full day on the water.

Who should book this Rhodes cruise?

I would recommend it most strongly to families, couples, solo visitors, and cruise passengers who want a full day without arranging separate transport, meals, and beach stops. Teenagers and older children should enjoy the mix of swimming, snorkeling, food, music, and open sea.

It also works well for people who prefer a smaller group. The maximum of 25 is not intimate in the private-charter sense, but it is far less overwhelming than a very large boat.

You may want to choose another activity if you dislike shared excursions, have difficulty climbing a boat ladder, or want a serious snorkeling trip with abundant marine life. The swim stops are the central attraction, and getting in and out of the water is part of the day.

The tour requires good weather and a minimum number of people. If poor weather cancels it, you can receive a different date or a full refund. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the 10:00 am start, while changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted.

Should you book the Catamaran Cruises Rhodes day cruise?

Book it if you want an easy, well-fed day on the Mediterranean with three beautiful swimming stops and no need to keep paying for drinks and lunch. The combination of a small group, clean catamaran, friendly crew, shade, restroom, and included food makes the $107.68 price reasonable for a six-hour outing.

Go in expecting good swimming rather than exceptional snorkeling. Allow for a little waiting at the ladder, take care around slippery rocks, and remember that each stop lasts about an hour. With those expectations, this is one of the more useful ways to spend a single day in Rhodes, especially if you are arriving by cruise ship.

FAQ

How long is the Rhodes catamaran cruise?

The cruise lasts approximately six hours, beginning at 10:00 am and ending back at the Mandraki Port meeting point.

Where does the cruise start?

It starts at Catamaran Cruises Rhodes at Mandraki Port, Rhodes 851 00, Greece.

Which swimming stops are included?

The planned stops are Anthony Quinn Bay, Afandou Beach, and Kallithea Springs. Each stop is scheduled for about one hour.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Breakfast, lunch, fruit, soft drinks, water, beer, and wine are included in the experience.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes. Snorkeling gear is available to use during the swimming stops.

Does the catamaran have a restroom?

Yes. A restroom is available onboard.

Is this a private catamaran cruise?

No. It is a shared experience with a maximum of 25 people.

Can cruise ship passengers reach the meeting point easily?

The meeting point is about a 15-minute walk from the cruise port, making it a practical option for a shore excursion.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. If poor weather or an insufficient number of participants causes cancellation, you will be offered another date or a full refund.