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Gulet cruise from Rhodes island

Rhodes-South Dodecanese gulet cruise is a beautiful cruise operated with superior gulets in Greece. If you wish to discover the Greek islands, enjoy lots of sun, sea and relaxation, this is a perfect cruise for you. We will sail the island of Symi; famous for its many bays and the capital with its colorful houses. Secondly, will also visit the peaceful island of Tilos, one of the least touristy islands in Greece. And of course, not to be missed the island of Chalki with its characteristic marina and the bays of Rhodes of Kalithea.

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South Dodecanese cabin gulet cruise is ideal for:

  • Who does not like a lot of navigation and prefers to spend more time in the bays and sightseeing
  • Comfy superior gulet
  • Excellent flight connections between the major european airports and Rhodes island

Boarding and disembarkation

Boarding begins on Sundays after 4 pm at the New marina of Rhodes town in via Australias. On a first day your gulet remains in the port and starts sailing the next morning. It is therefore possible to board at any time after 4pm until late. * Please note that the first night is spent in Rhodes New Marina and the next morning, the captain and staff will arrange all necessary formalities and / or fuel. We will begin navigation between 10:00 and 13:00, depending on the provisions of the port authorities and / or the fuel office.

Disembarkation is the following Sunday after breakfast. Your gulet will return to the port of Rhodes on Saturday in the late morning by lunchtime.

Gulet and services on board

The first service on board is dinner on the day of boarding. Dinner on board is served until 10pm. Last service on board is breakfast on Sunday morning before disembarkation.

If your flight does not coincide with the boarding / disembarking times, we can store your luggage at the reception of the New Marina of Rhodes until boarding or after disembarkation.

Your gulet on this itinerary will be VGO GULET  with 8 cabins or an alternative boat of the same category. The cabins are double with private bathroom and shower. It is possible to request a cabin with double bed, twin beds or a triple cabin. Single use supplement is 60%.

Air conditioning is switched on for 6-8 hours a day (for example 08: 00-09: 00 – 13: 00-14: 00 – 18: 00-20: 00 – 22: 00-00: 00). Please note that the New Marina of Rhodes does not allow the use of generators due to noise pollution.

Optional excursions

During the gulet cruise from Rhodes sailing the islands of the Southern Dodecanese there are no optional organized excursions, except the day before disembarking will be possible to join the excursion to Lindos.

Suggested hotel in Rhodes town:

For those arriving the day before in Rhodes we recommend a hotel in the city of Rhodes which is 4 km from the Marina (€ 8 by taxi). In the Marina area there are few hotels, but undoubtedly the city of Rhodes is much more interesting to spend the evening before boarding.

Airport

The airport of Rhodes Diagoras (RHO) is located 20km from the New Marina of Rhodes and 25km from Rhodes city. The price of the private taxi that you will always find available on arrival is around €30 for up to 4 people. Or if travelling in group; the price of a mini van for groups is indicative€ 90 (advance booking required).

Rhodes is connected with the major European airports with direct flights throughout the summer. It is also possible to reach Rhodes via the Greek island of Kos or other islands of the Dodecanese.

Documents required for boarding:

At the time of booking you will be asked to send us the details for the passenger list (names, date of birth and number of the document you will take with you) and the deposit of 50% of the booking.

Captain reserves the right to make necessary changes to the itinerary Cabin charter gulet Rhodes-South Dodecanese gulet cruise due to weather conditions, force majeure or change in local legislation without prior notice.

Prices per person 2025

05.05.2024 - 01.06.2024 750 €
02.06.2024 - 06.07.2024 1000 €
07.07.2024 - 31.08.2024 1100 €
01.09.2024 - 04.10.2024 1200 €
05.10.2024 - 28.10.2024 1100 €
Early booking 2024€ available

Included in the price

  • Full board: breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea
  • Soft drinks
  • Transit log and boarding formalities
  • Crew service
  • Navigation costs, fuel, water
  • Bed linen and bath towel
  • Use of equipment on board
  • Gulet insurance

Not included in the price

  • Bar on board extra at regular prices ( alcoholic drinks)
  • Boarding local fee 50€ per person to pay on board cash
  • Gratuity for the crew 7-10%
  •  Flights&Transfers

 

Itinerary

Day 1

Boarding after 16:00, dinner & overnight in Rhodes New Marina. If your arrival is ealier you can leave your luggage at at New Rhodes Marina reception till boarding time. Your arrival can be any time till late.

Day 2

Between 10:00-13:00, after formalities and taking fuel, we cruise towards Symi, one of the Dodecanese islands and a real gem, one of the most beautiful little islands in all of Greece.
We enjoy lots of swimming today in beautiful Nanou Bay!
Afterwards, around 16:00, we cruise to Symi port.  Please have your camera ready for wonderful images of this small fairy-tale like Greek village.
Your dinner will be served on board, but if you wish to dine ashore by yourselves, please inform the captain in advance.  All of the traverna’s on Symi are very tempting and the captain will understand your choice.
Dinner and overnight.

Day 3

Today, we leave from Symi port after breakfast between 09:00-10:00.  We will stop for lunch, swimming and relaxing in one of the beautiful bays around the island, at St George bay or one of the many other bays.
After this, around 16:00, we will cruise towards Panormitis, located in the southern part of Symi.
You can visit the Monastery of the Archangel Michael Panormitis.  This is a Greek Orthodox monastery built in the early 18th century, and still inhabited by monks.  It is visited by people from all over the world, and many Greeks pay homage to St Michael of Panormitis each year.  (Loud) Music is not allowed here.  If the sea conditions are not optimal, we might have to cancel Panormitis and go to Pedi instead.
Dinner and overnight

Day 4

We cruise towards Tilos after breakfast today, between 09:00-10:00.
Tilos is surrounded by high and rocky mountains, steep coasts, beaches with transparent waters and caves.  We will enjoy the day at Takrogiali Bay.  Late afternoon, around 16:00, we will enter Tilos harbour so that you can stretch your legs again and walk around the little town.  In the centre of the island, there is an abandoned village on the top called Mikro Chorio (reachable by taxi or bus).  You can also go there in the evening to have a drink in the bar.
Dinner and overnight.

Day 5

Today, we cruise to the beautiful island of Chalki north-west from Rhodes.  Depending on the sea conditions, we will start cruising before or after breakfast (between 06:00 and 10:00).
Not much developed in tourism, this is a perfect destination for peace and privacy.
Chalki is a lovely island famous for its crystal beaches.  We enjoy the day at Trakhia Bay or in one of the other beautiful bays here. In the late afternoon, around 16:00, we cruise to Nimporio which is the only village and main port of the island.  The beach promenade of Nimporio is lined up with cafeterias and taverns.  The church is worth visiting.  There is a mass between 19:30-20:00.  Dinner and overnight.

Day 6

We have an early start towards Rhodes Island.  Breakfast will be on the way or upon arrival at Anthony Quinn Bay, depending on weather conditions. The beach here is known by the actor’s name since he bought this part of the island when filming “The Guns of Navarone”.
Afterwards, we cruise to Kalithea where we will spend the rest of the day.  Dinner and overnight.

Day 7

Today, between 09:00-10:00, we make our way back to the New Marina in Rhodes.
Free day to visit one of the best preserved medieval towns in the world and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.
Dinner and overnight in Rhodes New Marina.

Day 8

Enjoy an early delicious Mediterranean breakfast on board. Your cruise comes to an end.  Disembarkation in Rhodes New Marina aftter breakfast.