Rhodes Boat Trips

Half-day private trips on a small motorboat with skipper start around €350–€500 for the boat (4–6 guests). Full-day trips are €600–€900. Private catamaran day cruises run €920–€1,400. Luxury yachts start €1,500/day and go up depending on yacht size and crew. Price is per boat — split between your group it works out comparable to a per-person shared cruise.

For groups of 4 or more, often yes — the per-person cost lands close to a shared cruise but you get a flexible route, your own pace, no other guests, and the boat is just yours. For couples it is more of a celebration choice. The biggest difference is feel: you stop where you want, swim as long as you want, lunch at the taverna you pick.

A private trip is your group only on a small or mid-size boat with a dedicated skipper and a flexible route. A guided tour may be private OR shared with up to 12 others on a fixed route. A day cruise is a larger shared boat (40–80 guests) with all-inclusive food and drinks. Private = most flexibility; cruise = best value per person.

Small motorboats and speedboats: 4–8 guests. Mid-size sailing or motor yachts: 8–12. Catamarans: 12–14 cruising, up to 30 stationary at anchor. Tell us the group size when you enquire and we will recommend the right boat for comfort and budget.

Yes — that is the main reason people book private. Tell the skipper what you want most (snorkeling at Anthony Quinn Bay, lunch at a beach taverna, sunset light along the Old Town walls, a longer reach toward Symi) and they will design the day around it. The skipper will steer you away from anything weather makes unsafe.

In peak season (mid-June through August) book 1–2 weeks ahead, especially for weekends and luxury yachts. In May, late September and October a few days notice is usually enough. For specific dates around special occasions (anniversary, proposal, birthday) book as early as you can — we get repeat boats requested often.