From Rhodes: Private Catamaran Cruise All Inclusive

Rhodes is at its best from the water, and this private catamaran cruise gives you six unhurried hours along the island’s east coast. You’ll swim at Anthony Quinn Bay, Afandou Beach, and Kallithea Springs, with lunch and drinks served aboard a luxury yacht between stops.

I like the private group setup, especially for families or friends who want their own space instead of sharing a crowded boat. I also like the easy package: hotel pickup and drop-off, snorkeling equipment, food, and nonalcoholic drinks are included. The main drawback is the price. At $2,357 for up to 10 people, it offers fair value only when your group is close to full, and alcoholic drinks cost extra.

Key points to know before you book

• Three named swimming stops: The scheduled route includes Anthony Quinn Bay, Afandou Beach, and Kallithea Springs, with about one hour at each stop.
• A genuinely private boat: The price covers your group of up to 10, making this more attractive for families and friends than for solo visitors or couples.
• Lunch is served on board: Afandou is listed as the lunch stop, and the buffet can be enjoyed at your own pace.
• Hotel transfers are included: You do not have to arrange separate transport to the catamaran departure point.
• Snorkeling gear is provided: Bring your swimwear, towel, sunglasses, and sunscreen, but the basic equipment is supplied.
• Alcohol is not included: Food and drinks are part of the package, but alcoholic beverages are specifically excluded.

What a private catamaran day in Rhodes feels like

This is a relaxed sea day rather than a sightseeing tour packed with monuments. You spend most of the six hours between the boat’s deck and the water, with time to swim, sunbathe, eat, and watch Rhodes’ eastern shore pass by.

The private format changes the mood. You are not adjusting your day around strangers, and your group has the boat to itself. That matters if you are traveling with children, want a quieter outing, or simply prefer to settle into your own rhythm. The crew can welcome you aboard and help with the practical parts of the day, but the information provided does not give the names of individual crew members.

The cruise is operated by Poseidon Submarine, and the listed host language is English. Past bookings gave the crew high marks for being friendly, accommodating, and helpful. One family was collected directly from a cruise dock and brought to the boat, so the included pickup can be especially useful if you arrive in Rhodes by ship.

The day is built around three one-hour stops. The general description also mentions the possibility of three or four swimming beaches, including Tsambika, but the detailed schedule lists Anthony Quinn Bay, Afandou Beach, and Kallithea Springs. I would plan on those three named stops and treat a fourth stop as dependent on the day’s conditions and schedule.

Anthony Quinn Bay: a scenic first swim

Anthony Quinn Bay is the first listed stop, with about an hour set aside for swimming. It is known for its rocky coves and clear sea, and the setting gives you an immediate taste of why this coast is popular from the water.

This is a good place to use the supplied snorkeling equipment. The tour description points to a mix of rocky and sandy shorelines, with both shallow and deeper water, so the swimming experience is not limited to one type of beach. You can stay near the boat, swim toward the cove, or simply remain on deck if you prefer not to get in.

An hour sounds generous, but it passes quickly once you have changed, collected your gear, and settled into the water. If swimming is your main reason for booking, get ready promptly when the catamaran reaches each stop. The schedule is designed for a few distinct swims, not for spending half a day at one beach.

Anthony Quinn Bay also provides some of the strongest views of the route. The coastline here is best appreciated from the water, where the rocky edges and sheltered bay are part of the experience. If you want photos, have your camera ready before everyone gets wet, since the stop itself is meant for swimming rather than a long shore visit.

Afandou Beach: lunch and a film backdrop

Afandou Beach is the second stop and combines swimming with lunch. The schedule allows roughly one hour here, so you should expect a compact meal-and-swim break rather than an extended beach visit.

The cruise description connects the area with views associated with The Guns of Navarone. That film link adds a bit of movie history to the coastal scenery, but the main attraction remains the sea. From the catamaran, you can take in the broad coastal views, then return to the water when you are ready.

Lunch is served as an onboard buffet, and the food can be enjoyed at your leisure. That is a useful detail for a swimming day. You do not have to find a restaurant, leave the boat, or rush through a formal meal. You can eat after swimming, before swimming, or in smaller portions between time in the water and time on deck.

The supplied information does not list the exact menu, so I would not book this expecting a particular dish. Previous bookings specifically praised the quality of the midday meal, which is encouraging, but the food should be viewed as a convenient part of the package rather than the central reason to choose the cruise.

Afandou is also where the timing may feel tight. A one-hour stop has to cover lunch and swimming, and some people will want to do both. If you prefer a long, lazy meal, you may find yourself choosing between more time at the table and more time in the sea.

Kallithea Springs: the final scheduled swim

Kallithea Springs is the third listed stop, again with about an hour for swimming. The stop gives the day a different coastal setting after Anthony Quinn Bay and Afandou Beach, and the route description emphasizes the mix of rocky coves, sandy stretches, shallow water, and deeper water found along Rhodes’ eastern shore.

The main advantage of reaching Kallithea by catamaran is the view from the sea. You see the coast as a sequence of coves and water rather than as a series of roads and parking areas. The schedule does not include a separate guided visit to the springs or a long walk ashore, so you should think of this as a swimming stop at Kallithea, not a land-based springs tour.

By the third stop, you may be ready for a slower hour. You can swim again, use the snorkeling equipment, or stay on deck with a drink and enjoy the view. The boat gives you options, which is helpful for groups with different energy levels. Some people can get in the water while others sunbathe without splitting up for the afternoon.

The general description also mentions Tsambika Beach as a possible swimming location. Since the detailed schedule ends with Kallithea Springs, confirm the exact route when booking if Tsambika is important to you. The number of stops can affect how much time you have at each one.

The catamaran, food, and time on deck

The boat is the real base for the day. Between swimming stops, you can sit on deck, take in the sea views, and have drinks while the crew moves along the coast. The experience is designed to feel like a private yacht outing, but it is still a practical six-hour cruise with a fixed schedule.

The food and drink arrangement is simple. Food and drinks are included, and an onboard buffet is available. Alcoholic drinks are not included, so budget separately if you want wine, beer, or spirits. The supplied details do not specify which nonalcoholic drinks are offered, so you may want to ask before departure if someone in your group has particular needs.

I like that the lunch is onboard rather than at a port restaurant. It keeps the day moving and avoids losing time to getting off the boat, finding a table, and returning to the marina. The tradeoff is that you have less choice than you would at a restaurant, and the exact menu is not stated.

The catamaran also gives you shelter from the pressure to swim every minute. Rhodes can be hot in summer, and the tour is built around sunbathing as much as swimming. Bring sunscreen and apply it before boarding, then reapply during the day. Sunglasses are useful on the bright water, and a towel and swimwear are essential.

Is $2,357 good value for your group?

The listed price is $2,357 per group of up to 10 people. If you fill all 10 places, that works out to about $236 per person. For a private six-hour boat day with hotel transfers, snorkeling equipment, lunch, and drinks, that can be reasonable for a special group occasion.

The value drops sharply for smaller groups. Four people would be paying roughly $589 per person, while two people would be paying nearly $1,179 each. At that point, you are paying primarily for privacy and the boat itself, not just for the swimming stops and lunch.

I would compare this with the cost of arranging a shared cruise plus separate transportation and meals. A shared excursion may be cheaper, but it will not give your group the same control over its space or the same sense of having a yacht for the day. One family described the private yacht feeling as a major part of the experience, and that is exactly where this tour earns its premium.

This is best treated as a group splurge. It suits a family reunion, birthday, honeymoon group, cruise-day outing, or friends’ holiday. It is harder to justify for a couple unless privacy and comfort matter more to you than keeping the price down.

Who will enjoy this cruise most?

I would recommend it to people who want a full half-day on the sea without having to organize the details themselves. The included hotel pickup is useful, the food removes one planning task, and the snorkeling equipment means you do not need to bring your own gear.

Families may like the private setup because children can swim while adults stay close by on the boat. The mix of water time and deck time also works for groups with different preferences. Nobody has to swim at every stop, and nobody has to spend the whole day on land.

It is also a good fit for cruise passengers visiting Rhodes for the day, provided the pickup and return timing works with your ship schedule. One booking included collection from a cruise dock, but you should confirm the arrangements for your own port visit before paying.

This is not the best choice if you want extensive sightseeing, a guided history lesson, or a long visit to each beach. You will see coastal scenery and enjoy three swimming stops, but the heart of the experience is leisure on the water.

Practical details that make the day easier

The cruise lasts six hours, with departure times based on availability. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but the exact pickup time and meeting details are not provided here. Check those details before the day of the cruise, especially if you are staying outside central Rhodes or arriving by ship.

Bring:

• Swimwear
• A towel
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen

Snorkeling equipment is supplied. I would still bring only what you need, since the day centers on moving between the boat, the water, and the deck. A waterproof pouch could be useful for small personal items, but it is not listed as an included feature, so do not assume one will be provided.

The activity is offered in English and is for a private group. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and the reserve-now, pay-later option allows you to hold the booking without paying immediately. Those policies are helpful if your Rhodes plans are still shifting, though you should check availability for your preferred start time.

The overall rating shown for this experience is 5 out of 5 from four verified bookings. The strongest praise centers on the friendly, accommodating crew, the good lunch, the smooth cruise-dock pickup, the beautiful swimming locations, and the feeling of having your own yacht for half a day. That is a small sample, so I would treat it as a useful signal rather than a guarantee of every sailing.

Should you book the Rhodes private catamaran cruise?

Book it if you have a group of six to 10 people and want privacy, swimming, lunch, and easy transportation in one polished package. The three scheduled stops give you a pleasant sweep of Rhodes’ east coast, while the catamaran provides a comfortable place to eat and rest between swims.

Think twice if you are traveling alone, as a couple, or on a strict budget. The fixed group price becomes expensive when shared by only a few people, and the experience offers limited land sightseeing. Before booking, confirm whether your date includes only the three named stops or a possible fourth stop such as Tsambika.

For the right group, this is a strong choice for a sunny Rhodes day. You get the sea, the coves, the meal, and the freedom of a private boat without having to arrange each part yourself.

FAQ

How long is the private catamaran cruise?

The cruise lasts six hours.

How many people can join the private group?

The price covers a private group of up to 10 people.

Which swimming stops are included?

The detailed schedule includes Anthony Quinn Bay, Afandou Beach, and Kallithea Springs. The general description also mentions Tsambika Beach as a possible stop, so confirm the exact route when booking.

Is lunch included?

Yes. An onboard buffet is included, with lunch listed during the Afandou Beach stop.

Are drinks and alcohol included?

Food and drinks are included, but alcoholic drinks are not included.

Is transportation provided?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. One booking also used pickup from a cruise dock.