In a nutshell

Enjoy the marine biodiversity off Rhodes and learn the story behind the Blutopia, a small family business trying to keep young scientists on their home island, as well as to protect the natural marine environment. On this exclusive tour for National Geographic travelers, you’ll learn about aquaculture and marine ecotourism.

Main stops

Makri island: experience in the Blutopia fish farm to discover everything about marine biology and aquaculture
Strongyli island: snorkeling among the cages of the LAMAR fish farm
Alimia island: snorkeling and walk among the ruins of the medieval castle
Tasting with snacks and fruits aboard the rib boat
Local fish-based lunch from the production of LAMAR fish farm

The programme

Head to Makri island by private rib boat for a brief presentation on marine biology and aquaculture. Gain insight into how human activities impose threats to the marine environment as well as ways to diminish these impacts, while offering examples such as Blutopia’s own fish, where instead of polluting, they strengthen the biodiversity of the area.
Visit Strongyli island, a Natura 2000 area, and the LAMAR fish farm, located inside the protected area. Snorkel around and inside the fish farm cages, where you’ll witness up close the role of aquaculture and how it integrates with the natural ecosystem by contributing to the preservation and flourishing of a rich aquatic environment.
The next destination is Alimia island, another Natura 2000 area, which was inhabited from the antiquity until the mid-20th century. Explore the crystal blue waters and discover rich marine life, as well as many interesting relics which are spread on the seafloor from the ruins of the island’s medieval castle.
On your way back to Skala, enjoy snacks, fruits and refreshments aboard the vessel before tasting a unique fish-based meal from the production of LAMAR fish farm in a local restaurant.

Good to know

Before booking the excursion or once on board, contact the excursion office to check the availability of vegetarian or gluten-free dishes and to report any food intolerances.
Only bring what you need, without forgetting a swimsuit and a backpack with beach towel.
We'll provide the fins, mask, and snorkel.