Rhodes Cruise Port
Rhodes, Greece · Mediterranean
Cruise ships dock at Akandia Cruise Quay — Commercial Harbour, Rhodes.
Plan my port daysModern 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
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.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedLindos Acropolis and Rhodes medieval Old Town full-day tour
≈ 8 h · sold by 5 cruise lines
Cruise line
€95$105
Do it yourself
€38$42
Save ≈ €57Save ≈ $63 (60% off)
Ships dock at Rhodes commercial harbour (Kolona/Akantia), a 12–15 min walk from the KTEL Rodou bus terminal at Mandraki (Bus Station 1). The KTEL bus to Lindos is €5.50 each way and takes ~75–80 min, running roughly hourly from 06:15 (ktelrodou.gr). At Lindos it is a 10–15 min uphill walk to the Acropolis (donkey 'taxi' optional ~€6); Acropolis entry is €12. The Old Town is a flat 10–15 min walk straight from the cruise pier, so do it on foot after the bus returns — no extra transport needed.
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Medieval Old Town and Palace of the Grand Master walking tour
≈ 3 h · sold by 4 cruise lines
Cruise line
€65$72
Do it yourself
€30$33
Save ≈ €35Save ≈ $39 (54% off)
No transport needed — the Marine Gate entrance to the Old Town is a flat 10–15 min walk from the cruise pier. Self-guide the Street of the Knights (free), then pay at the door: Palace of the Grand Master ~€10 and the Archaeological Museum (Hospital of the Knights) ~€8. Everything is within the walled town on foot.
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Ready-made port days
14 plansThe Knights' Old Town, Done Properly
Europe's most complete medieval town starts 300 metres from your gangway — no bus, no guide, no excuse.
Lindos by Public Bus
The island's signature sight for €11 return — if your call is long enough and you book the slot.
Rhodes for Nothing
A genuinely zero-euro day: deer, windmills, a free acropolis and the best walls in Europe.
Kallithea Springs — Art Deco and a Swim
Mussolini's 1929 spa fantasy, a mosaic rotunda and clear water to snorkel in, 20 minutes from the ship.
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, Hop-on Hop-off, 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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