Beach and water experiences
Traditional Rhodes Fishing Boat Trip
A slow morning on a real working fishing boat, lunch included.
A small-group outing aboard a registered traditional fishing boat, led by a captain with decades of experience, mixing hands-on fishing technique with time to swim or simply relax for those not interested in fishing.
Once aboard, the captain — with more than 35 years on these waters, per the supplier — talks through traditional Mediterranean fishing methods and lets guests try their hand at the line if they'd like to.
It's a genuinely family-friendly format: non-fishers can sunbathe on deck or take a swim stop, so the boat suits mixed groups where not everyone wants to fish.
Lunch is part of the deal — a grilled fish plate with salad, bread, fruit, water and soft drinks — served aboard, which the supplier notes may even include the day's actual catch.
Highlights
- Traditional fishing technique from a captain with decades of local experience
- Family-friendly pacing — swim or sunbathe if you'd rather not fish
- A grilled fish lunch served aboard, included in the price
- A shorter four-hour format that suits an easier port day
What a good tour includes
- Traditional fishing boat and equipment
- Grilled fish lunch with salad, bread, fruit, water and soft drinks
Getting there from the cruise port
Cruise ships calling at Rhodes typically berth at the Tourist Port, within a short walk of the Old Town's medieval walls for most berths, though some calls use the outer Commercial Port and a handful of tours meet a few minutes' walk from the pier rather than directly alongside it. Always confirm your exact meeting point and pickup location from your booking confirmation, since this is set per tour and can vary from ship to ship. The Old Town itself is comfortably walkable from most berths — allow 10–20 minutes — so a guide is optional if you only want the medieval quarter. Lindos, the beaches at Anthony Quinn Bay and Kallithea, and the island's mountainous interior all require coach, taxi or private transport; there is no practical walking option. Whichever excursion you choose, plan your day backwards from the ship's stated all-aboard time rather than its published departure time, and build in a buffer for Rhodes' summer traffic on the coastal road to Lindos.
Tips for cruise passengers
- This is a weather-dependent boat trip — the supplier notes it runs subject to conditions at the time of sailing
- Bring sun protection since most of the time is spent on open deck
- The supplier states this tour is not wheelchair accessible and that all guests, including infants and children, require their own seat by local law
Typically not included
- Any catch beyond what's prepared for the included lunch
- Alternative activities on days when weather rules out sailing
Check dates and availability
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Operated by Shore Excursions Group · Product eurhfishboat. We do not operate this tour ourselves.
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Traditional Rhodes Fishing Boat Trip — FAQs
Do I need fishing experience to join?▼
No. The captain guides technique for anyone who wants to try, and the supplier notes non-fishing guests are welcome to simply swim or sunbathe instead.
Is lunch really included?▼
Yes, per the supplier — a grilled fish lunch with salad, bread, fruit, water and soft drinks is served as part of the trip.
What happens if the weather is bad?▼
As a boat-based excursion, the supplier notes the trip is subject to weather conditions at the time of sailing.