Rhodes, Dodecanese, Greece
One of the Mediterranean's crown jewels, Rhodes blends a living medieval city with whitewashed Lindos, clear Aegean waters, and more ancient history than most passengers can absorb in a single day.
One of the Mediterranean's crown jewels, Rhodes blends a living medieval city with whitewashed Lindos, clear Aegean waters, and more ancient history than most passengers can absorb in a single day.
Most cruise ships dock directly at Akandia (Commercial Harbour) on the east side of Rhodes Town — no tender required.
💡 Pro move: Book e-tickets for the Palace of the Grand Master and Acropolis of Lindos in advance — both now require timed entry and sell out in peak season.
Rhodes ships berth pier-side at Akandia or the adjacent Tourist Port — both within easy walking distance of the medieval city.
| Cruise Line | Typical Berth / Arrival | Dock or Tender |
|---|---|---|
| Most major cruise lines (MSC, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Costa, Cunard) | Akandia Commercial Harbour, east Rhodes Town📍 | Docked |
| Smaller ships / expedition vessels | Tourist Port (Limani Touriston), north end of Old Town waterfront📍 | Docked |
Rhodes rewards independent explorers — the Old Town is walkable from the pier — but Lindos and the island's interior justify joining a tour.
The beating heart of medieval Rhodes. The Grand Master's Palace dominates the hilltop of Old Town; the cobblestone Street of the Knights leading up to it is the best-preserved medieval street in Europe. Book timed e-tickets before you sail.
Find Rhodes Old Town guided tours →50 km south of the port, Lindos is the island's showpiece — whitewashed cubist houses, a cliff-top Doric acropolis overlooking a turquoise bay, and narrow lanes filled with tavernas. Allow 4-5 hours round-trip.
Find Lindos day trips →Wander the UNESCO-listed medieval city: the Sokratous Street bazaar, the 15th-century Knights' Hospital (now the Archaeological Museum), the Jewish Quarter, and the atmospheric moat walk between the massive city walls.
Find Rhodes Old Town walking tours →Rhodes Town's own beach sits just north of the Old Town walls — a 15-20 minute walk from the pier. Organised sunbeds, cafes, and a diving platform make it a practical option when you just want a swim before sail-away.
Find Rhodes beach tours →25 km west of Rhodes Town, this shaded nature reserve fills with thousands of Jersey tiger moths from June to September. A peaceful contrast to the city's bustle — best combined with a taxi or organized excursion.
Find Valley of the Butterflies tours →For active cruisers, guided sea kayak tours along Rhodes' eastern coastline and e-bike tours to Monte Smith and Anthony Quinn Bay offer a fun alternative to historic sites.
Find Rhodes kayak and bike tours →Rhodes Town is one of the most rewarding port walks in the Mediterranean — the medieval city is dense with real history and the waterfront is flat and pleasant.
Head north from the pier along the waterfront promenade. Enter Old Town through the Marine Gate, follow the Street of the Knights up to the Palace of the Grand Master, then loop back through the Sokratous bazaar and exit toward Mandraki Harbour to see the deer statues and medieval windmills.
Walk the dry moat that rings the southern and western Old Town walls — a quiet, shaded path away from tourist crowds. Enter near the d'Amboise Gate on the north side and follow the moat to the southern tip, then re-enter the city at the Koskinou Gate.
🗺️ See full route in Maps →Climate normals for Rhodes, Dodecanese, Greece (2014–2023 averages). Pack for the month you sail — highs, lows, and how many rainy days to expect.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainy Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F / 14°C | 51°F / 11°C | 13 |
| Feb | 60°F / 16°C | 52°F / 11°C | 9 |
| Mar | 62°F / 17°C | 54°F / 12°C | 8 |
| Apr | 68°F / 20°C | 58°F / 14°C | 5 |
| May | 76°F / 24°C | 65°F / 18°C | 4 |
| Jun | 83°F / 28°C | 71°F / 22°C | 1 |
| Jul | 89°F / 32°C | 77°F / 25°C | 0 |
| Aug | 89°F / 32°C | 78°F / 26°C | 0 |
| Sep | 85°F / 29°C | 75°F / 24°C | 1 |
| Oct | 77°F / 25°C | 68°F / 20°C | 4 |
| Nov | 69°F / 21°C | 61°F / 16°C | 7 |
| Dec | 62°F / 17°C | 55°F / 13°C | 10 |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 (10-yr daily averages)
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