Rhodes: Cruise with 4 Swim Stops, Lunch, Drinks & Transfers

Anthony Quinn Bay is the star of this four-hour Rhodes swimming cruise. You get time to swim and snorkel in four coastal spots, eat a Greek lunch on board, and enjoy a relaxed boat ride instead of racing from one beach to another. The 38-foot boat is licensed for 49 people but limits bookings to 35, which leaves room for individual beanbag seats and a lower deck when the wind picks up.

I like the full hour at Anthony Quinn Bay, rather than a quick photo stop, and I like the simple route: four attractive bays, about 30 minutes at most stops, with masks, noodles, lunch, and a restroom on board. The smaller passenger limit should also make the ride more comfortable than a packed party boat.

The main thing to check before paying is the drinks policy. The main description says beer, wine, and soft drinks are unlimited and included, while the included and not-included sections say drinks may need to be bought on board. Confirm this point with Faliraki Fun Club, along with the exact number of swim stops, because one section lists three stops and another lists four.

Key things to know before you book

• Anthony Quinn Bay gets the most time: Plan on about an hour here for swimming, snorkeling, and lunch.
• The route includes four named locations: Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladiko Bay, Afandou Bay, and the Traganou Caves.
• The boat is capped at 35 passengers: It is licensed for 49, but the lower limit gives you more room to sit and move around.
• A Greek lunch is included: Vegetarian and vegan meals require notice at least one day ahead.
• Hotel pickup costs extra: Return transfers from Rhodes, Ixia, Kremasti, or Faliraki are available for a $10 add-on.
• Confirm the drinks arrangement: The description promises unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks, but another section says drinks are not included.

A four-hour route from Faliraki Harbour

The cruise meets at Faliraki Harbour unless you arrange a pickup. If you want hotel transport, select the $10 return-transfer option and contact the office on WhatsApp the day before. Send your surname, travel date, and hotel name. If you do not arrange a pickup time, you are expected to meet the boat directly at the harbour.

This matters because a boat trip is not a good place to discover that your transfer was never arranged. The office operates from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., giving you a useful window to confirm the details.

Once aboard, choose a beanbag or another comfortable seat and settle in. The boat measures 38 feet and has a restroom, snorkeling equipment, and swimming noodles. It can legally carry 49 passengers, but the operator limits the group to 35. That is a practical difference: you should have more personal room, easier access to the rail, and less crowding around the swim ladder.

Some departures also include a light breakfast and iced coffee when you board. Treat that as a welcome extra rather than your main meal, since the substantial food service is the Greek lunch later in the cruise.

The route lasts four hours, but the exact starting time changes by date. Check availability before booking and allow some flexibility around the rest of your day. The cruise is long enough to feel like a proper outing, yet short enough to fit neatly into a Rhodes holiday.

Anthony Quinn Bay gets the longest swim

Anthony Quinn Bay is the centerpiece. The boat gives you roughly an hour here, compared with about 30 minutes at the other stops. That extra time lets you do more than jump in, take a quick photo, and climb back aboard.

The bay is known for its clear water and rocky setting. From the boat, you can see why it is one of Rhodes’ most photographed swimming locations. The snorkeling equipment is available on board, so you can look below the surface rather than treating the stop as a simple cooling break.

I like the generous timing here because swimming from a boat takes a few minutes to organize. You need time to find your mask, climb down, get comfortable in the water, and return without feeling rushed. The noodles are useful if you want to float rather than swim hard for the entire stop.

Lunch is served during this part of the cruise. The combination makes sense: you have a longer swim, then time to eat while enjoying the bay. A Greek meal gives the outing more substance than the usual packet of snacks, though you should arrange a vegetarian or vegan option at least one day in advance.

The drawback is that Anthony Quinn Bay can be the busiest and most visually popular stop on the route. The boat gives you a good amount of time, but you are sharing the water with other boats and beach visitors. This is a scenic swimming stop, not a private cove experience.

Ladiko Bay and its underwater drop

Ladiko Bay is a shorter stop, with about 30 minutes for swimming and snorkeling. Its key feature is a reported 200-meter underwater cliff, giving you something interesting to look for below the surface.

You will not have the same amount of time here as at Anthony Quinn Bay, so make your first few minutes count. If you want to snorkel, put on your equipment promptly. If you mainly want to swim, the half-hour stop is long enough for a refreshing break without making the entire cruise feel repetitive.

The underwater cliff adds a sense of scale to this stop. You can look into the clear water and get a better feel for the shape of the seabed than you would from a sandy beach. Water visibility can vary with conditions, so do not expect a guaranteed underwater view on every departure.

This stop suits you if you enjoy alternating between swimming and looking below the surface. It may feel brief if you prefer to spend a long time in one bay, but the quick rhythm is part of the appeal of this cruise. You see several different places in one morning or afternoon rather than committing to one beach.

Traganou Caves by boat

The Traganou Caves bring a different kind of setting to the route. Instead of only swimming in an open bay, you get the chance to enter the caves and swim in the clear water inside.

This is one of the more distinctive stops because the boat gives you access to a coastal feature that is hard to appreciate from land. The cave visit also breaks up the pattern of open-water swimming. You move from a broad bay to a more enclosed spot with rock overhead and water below.

Plan on about 30 minutes here. You can use the swimming noodles if you want extra support, and the onboard snorkeling gear gives you the option to inspect the water around the cave entrance.

The cave stop is weather dependent in the practical sense that sea conditions affect comfort and access. No exact condition policy is provided, so keep your expectations sensible. You may find that the stop feels more adventurous than the open bays, but it is still a short recreational swim rather than a technical cave expedition.

Afandou Bay and clear water

Afandou Bay is included in the route description as another swimming and snorkeling stop. It is presented as a place for clear water and a chance to swim from the boat.

There is a small inconsistency in the activity details: one section lists Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladiko Bay, and the Traganou Caves as the included swimming stops, while the main description also includes Afandou Bay and calls the outing four stops. Because the headline experience is built around four locations, Afandou Bay appears to be part of the intended route, but I would confirm the day’s exact schedule before booking.

That check is especially important if Afandou is the place you most want to see. The cruise may adjust timing at sea, and the supplied information does not state that each stop is guaranteed under every condition.

If the full route runs as described, Afandou helps round out the day. Anthony Quinn Bay provides the longest stay, Ladiko adds the underwater cliff, Traganou offers the caves, and Afandou gives you another clear-water swim. The variety is the real value of the itinerary.

Lunch, drinks, and the one detail to clarify

The Greek lunch is one of the strongest parts of the package. It turns the cruise into a half-day meal outing rather than a basic boat transfer with swimming stops. You can eat on board and return to the water without searching for a restaurant between bays.

Vegetarian and vegan options are available if requested at least a day before departure. Do not leave this until the morning of the cruise. The supplied information does not list the exact menu, so anyone with allergies or strict dietary needs should ask the operator directly.

The drinks information needs careful attention. The main description says the open bar includes unlimited ice-cold beer, wine, and soft drinks. The highlights repeat that promise. Yet the included section lists drinks as not included and says you can buy them on board.

That is not a minor wording issue. At $73 per person, unlimited drinks could make the price attractive for anyone planning to spend the afternoon with a beer or glass of wine. If beverages cost extra, the value calculation changes. Message Faliraki Fun Club before departure and ask exactly what the $73 covers.

If the open bar is operating as described, drink responsibly. You are swimming from a boat, and alcohol plus sun and seawater can catch up with you quickly. Water is not specifically listed, so ask what nonalcoholic options are available.

Comfort on a 35-passenger boat

The passenger limit is a real advantage. The boat is licensed for 49, but the operator caps the group at 35 to improve comfort. That leaves more space to walk around and makes it easier to find a preferred place to sit.

The individual beanbags are a pleasant touch. They give you a soft place to relax between stops, and they are more inviting than a row of hard benches. The lower deck is useful when the wind becomes stronger on the return ride, especially in the afternoon.

Still, this is a boat cruise, not a quiet private charter. Even with 35 passengers, you will share the swim stops, lunch area, seats, and boarding ladder. If you want solitude or complete control over the route, look for a private boat instead.

The restroom is another practical benefit. Four hours at sea is long enough for this to matter, particularly if you are traveling with children or prefer not to plan the outing around harbour facilities.

English and Greek are the listed languages for the host or greeter. The supplied information does not provide individual guide names, so you should not expect to choose a named guide when booking.

Is $73 a fair price?

At $73 per person, the price can be good value if the package delivers the full combination of boat ride, four swim stops, Greek lunch, snorkeling gear, and unlimited drinks. The 35-person cap also adds value because you are paying for more than transport on a crowded vessel.

The price is less compelling if drinks are not included and must be purchased separately. In that case, compare the outing with a simpler boat trip where you bring your own food and pay only for the ride. The included lunch still helps, but the exact value depends on portion size and drink prices.

The $10 return transfer add-on is reasonable for convenience, especially if you are staying in Rhodes, Ixia, Kremasti, or Faliraki and do not want to arrange your own route to Faliraki Harbour. If you are already near the harbour, meeting there directly saves the extra charge.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure and reserve-now, pay-later booking make this easier to fit into a changing holiday plan. Starting times vary, so check the available schedule rather than assuming a fixed morning departure.

Who will enjoy this cruise most?

I would choose this cruise if you want several swimming locations in one outing, prefer a social boat atmosphere, and like having food handled for you. It suits couples, friends, and families who are comfortable getting in and out of the water from a boat.

It is also a good choice for confident swimmers who want to snorkel without carrying equipment from beach to beach. The noodles make the water more approachable, but the supplied information does not promise a formal swim guide or supervised instruction.

You may want something else if you dislike shared group activities, need a quiet setting, or want long stays at every bay. Only Anthony Quinn Bay receives about an hour. The other stops are shorter, so the itinerary favors variety over lingering.

The cruise is less suitable for anyone with strict food needs who cannot give one day’s notice, or for anyone who expects every cost to be settled at checkout without clarification. Ask about the drink policy first.

Should you book it?

Book this cruise if the idea of four Rhodes swim locations, a Greek lunch, comfortable beanbag seating, and a 35-passenger limit sounds like your kind of day. Anthony Quinn Bay gets enough time to make the outing feel worthwhile, while the Traganou Caves and Ladiko Bay add variety.

Before you commit, confirm two details with Faliraki Fun Club: are Afandou Bay and all four stops running on your date, and are beer, wine, and soft drinks truly included? Once those points are clear, the $73 price looks attractive for a social, food-and-swimming half-day on the water.

FAQ

How long does the Rhodes cruise last?

The cruise lasts four hours. Starting times vary, so check availability for your chosen date.

Which locations does the boat visit?

The route is described as visiting Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladiko Bay, Afandou Bay, and the Traganou Caves. One section lists only three swimming stops, so confirm the exact route before departure.

How long do you stop at each location?

The cruise allows about 30 minutes at most stops. Anthony Quinn Bay receives about one hour for swimming, snorkeling, and lunch.

Is lunch included?

Yes, a Greek lunch is included. Vegetarian and vegan options must be requested at least one day before the cruise.

Are drinks included?

The main description says unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks are included. Another section says drinks are not included and may be purchased on board, so confirm the current policy with the operator.

Is hotel pickup available?

Return hotel transfers are available from Rhodes, Ixia, Kremasti, or Faliraki if you select the $10 add-on. If you do not arrange a pickup time, you are expected to meet the boat at Faliraki Harbour.

What is provided on the boat?

The boat has snorkeling equipment, swimming noodles, a restroom, and seating that includes individual beanbags. The vessel is licensed for 49 passengers but limits the group to 35.