Rhodes Cruise Port
Rhodes, Greece · Mediterranean
Cruise ships dock at Akandia Cruise Quay — Commercial Harbour, Rhodes.
Modern cruise berth at Akandia plus a smaller berth at Kolona — both within a 5-15 minute flat walk of the Medieval City.
At a glance
Port summary
Rhodes is one of the easiest cruise stops in the Eastern Mediterranean. Large ships use the Akandia commercial pier on the east side; smaller ships often take the Kolona berth right outside the old harbour walls. From Akandia it is a 10-15 minute flat walk along the seafront to the Marine Gate and into the Medieval City; from Kolona you are already at the gates. The Medieval City itself is a UNESCO-listed walled town with the Palace of the Grand Master, the Street of the Knights and the Archaeological Museum. Half-day excursions reach Lindos with its hilltop Acropolis (55 km / 1h south), Kallithea Springs (10 km / 20 min) and Anthony Quinn Bay; a full day stretches to the Valley of the Butterflies, Filerimos and ancient Ialysos. Greek bus network KTEL/RODA serves the whole island from the New Market hub next to Mandraki. Taxis are metered and accept cards via FreeNow / BEAT. Uber does not operate in Greece.
Cruise docks
🚢 Akandia Cruise Quay — Commercial Harbour
Main cruise berth for large ships on the east side of Rhodes town; 10-15 minute flat walk along the seafront promenade to the Marine Gate of the Medieval City. OSM-confirmed at Εμπορικό Λιμάνι.
📍 Latitude: 36.442427, Longitude: 28.236895
See dock on port map →🚢 Kolona Cruise Berth — Old Harbour
Secondary cruise berth inside the old harbour walls for smaller cruise ships; passengers step off directly opposite the Marine Gate. OSM-confirmed at Λιμάνι της Κολώνας.
📍 Latitude: 36.445313, Longitude: 28.228268
See dock on port map →Getting to Rhodes
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Walk-off into the Medieval City is the default for both berths — flat seafront promenade and no traffic to cross.
📍 Exit the Akandia terminal and follow the seafront promenade west to the Marine Gate; Kolona berth is right at the gate.
Cruise lines often run a paid shuttle from Akandia to the New Market gate when ships dock at the far end of the pier; only useful for low-mobility passengers since the walk is 10-15 minutes.
📍 Shuttle stop directly outside the Akandia terminal exit; check your daily ship newsletter for the drop-off point.
KTEL is the practical option for Lindos (€5 each way, ~1h), Kallithea (RODA city bus ~€2.50) and Faliraki; pay the driver or kiosk in cash.
📍 KTEL Dodekanisou (eastern routes incl. Lindos) and RODA city bus both depart the New Market terminal next to Mandraki, 10 min walk from Akandia.
Metered taxis with set tariffs to Lindos (~€70-90 each way) and Kallithea (~€20); card payment via FreeNow / BEAT widely accepted but confirm before the ride.
📍 Taxi rank outside the Akandia terminal exit and at the Mandraki square next to the New Market.
Half- and full-day private drivers cover Lindos / Filerimos / Petaloudes combos that public transport struggles with; book ahead in shoulder season for English-speaking guides.
📍 Driver guides meet ships at the Akandia gate with placards; pre-booked tours wait at the cruise-line shore-excursion desk.
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Carry €40-50 cash for buses, small tavernas and entry tickets at minor sites; cards work for everything else.
Things to do
Acropolis of Rhodes (Monte Smith)
⭐ Highlight
Hilltop acropolis west of the Old Town — stadium, Apollo columns and Aegean sunset views.
🕐 Late afternoon for sunset over the sea; carry water and a hat — there is almost no shade.
Mandraki Harbour & Deer Statues
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Small harbour with three windmills, Fort St Nicholas and the bronze deer of the Colossus.
🕐 Golden hour for the windmills; midday for swimming or cafe stops along the quay.
Acropolis of Lindos
⭐ Highlight
Hellenistic Temple of Athena on a 116 m crag above the village — clifftop archaeology.
🕐 Arrive early (08:30 opening) before the tour buses and the worst of the climb-in-heat.
Palace of the Grand Master
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Knights' palace at the top of the Old Town, restored over ancient Greek mosaic floors.
🕐 Open at 08:00 to beat the cruise-bus arrivals from 10:30.
Lindos Village & St Paul's Bay
🚶 Walk
Stepped lanes of whitewashed houses ending at the swim-ready cove of St Paul's Bay.
🕐 Late morning after the acropolis; swimwear if you want a dip in St Paul's Bay.
Street of the Knights
Short stop🚶 Walk
Cobbled medieval lane of the seven Knights' inns — the most intact in Europe.
🕐 Early morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday tour groups and harsh sun.
Anthony Quinn Bay
🏖️ Beach
Sheltered pebble cove south of Faliraki named after the Guns of Navarone star.
🕐 Morning for clear water and shade on the south side; afternoons can be windy.
New Market (Nea Agora)
Short stop🛒 Market
Heptagonal 1925 Italian market hall — transport hub of cafes, fish stalls and souvlaki.
🕐 Morning for fish and produce; late afternoon for ouzo on the inner courtyard.
Filerimos Monastery & Cross
⛪ Church / Cathedral
Knights' monastery and giant cross on a 267 m hill, with cypress avenue and Ialysos ruins.
🕐 Early morning before the heat; cypress avenue is most atmospheric in soft light.
Archaeological Museum of Rhodes
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Knights' Hospital turned museum, home to the Aphrodite of Rhodes and Hellenistic stelai.
🕐 Mid-morning between tour-group waves; quieter after 14:00.
Kallithea Springs
other
1929 Italian Art Deco spa on a rocky cove with mosaics and a snorkel-friendly swim bay.
🕐 Mid-morning for the architecture; late afternoon for the swim and Aegean light.
Suleymaniye Mosque
Short stopother
Pink-and-white 16th-century Ottoman mosque at the top of Sokratous Street.
🕐 Late morning when the side streets are quiet and the light hits the dome.
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Plan my day →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Rhodes?
- Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Rhodes, Greece. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Rhodes?
- Yes. Rhodes is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Rhodes centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Shuttle bus, Local bus, Taxi, Other transport. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Rhodes?
- Plan for at least 5 hours ashore to see Rhodes independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Rhodes and are cards accepted?
- Rhodes uses the Euro. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Rhodes cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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