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Symi is its own island, not a beach on Rhodes. You reach the harbour town by boat, so the day is mostly crossing and free time. The listings fall into fast speedboats, larger cruise boats with a swim stop at St George’s Bay, and a few that add the Panormitis Monastery. Most leave from Rhodes Town, some from Faliraki, Kolymbia or the Lindos coast.
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Sorted by verified reviews, not by what we earn. Day trips to Symi and Lindos run six to nine hours, so check the duration before you plan the rest of the day.
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⏱ 7 - 8 hours · 4.5 (5,744)
Travel aboard a modern speedboat with an air-conditioned indoor space and a sundeck from the town of Rhodes to the island of Symi. Enjoy free time to explore the island at your…
from €32 per person
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⏱ 6 - 9 hours · 4.7 (4,127)
Take a speedboat cruise to the scenic island of Symi. Enjoy 3 hours free time to explore the island and make a 30-minute swim stop at one of the most beautiful bays in the world…
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.7 (3,189)
With departures at 09:00, 11:00 & 15:15 and returning at 15:00, 17:00 or 21:00, enjoy 3 hours of free time to explore Symi Island and a 30' swim stop at St George's Bay without…
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⏱ 8.5 hours · 4.0 (3,121)
Leave Rhodes' Mandraki Harbour and travel to Symi and Saint George Bay on a scenic boat trip. Jump into clear-blue waters for a refreshing swim and stroll around the quaint town…
from €34 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.2 (2,293)
Cruise from Rhodes to Symi Island aboard Doll, our modern 2023-built vessel. Enjoy 3 hours of free time in Symi's colourful harbour and swim in the turquoise waters of St George…
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⏱ 9 hours · 4.5 (1,952)
Take a full-day trip by ferry to the beautiful Symi island. It is famous for colorful neo-classical house facades, charming fishermen boats, sponge diving traditions, and the Mo…
from €45 per person
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.3 (749)
Cruise directly from Rhodes to Symi Island, on a modern yacht, and enjoy 3 hours of free time to explore the harbour, shops and waterfront cafés at your own pace.
from €37 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.3 (649)
Cruise from Rhodes to the colourful island of Symi. Swim at St. George Bay and enjoy 3 hours of free time to explore Symi’s beautiful harbour before returning to Rhodes.
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.6 (516)
Symi Island directly from Faliraki Beach with our high-speed boat. Enjoy 3 hours of free time on Symi Island and a swim stop in St. George Bay.\nFree parking at the Amada Coloss…
from €79 per person
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⏱ 7 - 10 hours · 4.6 (467)
Book our High-Speed Cruiser, the fastest & most stable way to reach Symi. While other boats spend hours at sea, we get there quickly and smoothly, giving you around 4 hours free…
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⏱ 12 hours · 4.5 (455)
Visit Rhodes Old Town and the island of Symi on the same day with this day trip from Lindos. Explore Rhodes Old Town on your own in the morning, then take a speedboat to spend t…
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.8 (433)
Visit the beautiful island of Symi on a luxurious yacht cruise with two swimming stops at St. George Bay and Seskli Island in Symi. Enjoy unlimited drinks and lunch on the day.
from €130 per person
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⏱ 7.5 hours · 4.4 (404)
Explore the stunning island of Symi and its charming harbor on this cruise from Rhodes. Visit the historic pilgrimage site of the Panormitis Monastery, take photos of Symi, and…
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⏱ 8 - 9 hours · 4.4 (327)
Cruise from Rhodes to beautiful Symi Island, enjoy free time to explore, and stop for a swim at St. George Bay. Add convenient hotel pickup for a relaxing full-day experience.
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⏱ 8.5 hours · 4.0 (225)
Book a full day cruise to Symi - a little boutique island next to Rhodes. On our way to Symi we will stop for swimming at one of the most beautiful beaches all around the world…
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.7 (208)
Enjoy 3 hours to explore beautiful Symi Island and a 30 minute swim at St. George’s Bay, aboard a brand-new High Speed Boat with guaranteed open-air seating, offering both sun a…
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⏱ 1 day · 4.2 (190)
Discover the stunning island of Symi on a day trip from Rhodes. Visit the Panormitis Monastery, explore the charming town of Symi and take a swim at the small organized beach.
from €45 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.9 (147)
Take a speedboat cruise to the scenic island of Symi from Kolympia. Enjoy free time to explore the island and make a swim stop in the stunning St. George Bay.
from €90 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.2 (118)
Spend a day exploring the beautiful island of Symi. Visit the famous Panormitis Monastery, wander through Symi's colorful harbor, and enjoy breathtaking Aegean Sea views. With H…
from €51 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.3 (78)
Admire Symi's pastel- colored houses and colorful fishing boats. Explore its charming town, visit historic monasteries and chapels, and climb the Kali Strata for breathtaking vi…
from €63 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 3.9 (77)
Step aboard the newest and most beautiful boat in Rhodes. Designed in the style of a premium yacht, this 30-metre high-speed vessel turns heads in every harbor.
from €69 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.0 (68)
Discover Symi on a full-day cruise from Rhodes. Enjoy free time to explore the island and choose between a swim stop at Saint George’s Bay and/or a visit to Panormitis Monastery.
from €30 per person
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⏱ 11 hours · 3.8 (66)
Discover Symi Island and Panormitis Monastery from Lindos with bus pickup. Explore Symi and the famous Holy Monastery of Archangel Michael Panormitis, one of Greece’s most impor…
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⏱ 9 hours · 4.6 (56)
Enjoy 3 hours of free time to explore Symi on this boat tour from Kiotari, Lardos, Pefkos, or Lindos. Take a refreshing dip in the beautiful waters of Saint George Bay with a sw…
from €125 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 3.8 (50)
Visit Panormitis Monastery and explore colourful Symi Town on a boat cruise from Rhodes. Enjoy coastal views and 3 hours of free time to Symi to stroll, shop or dine at your own…
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⏱ 10.5 hours · 4.7 (42)
Discover Symi Island on a boat tour from Rhodes. Explore the beautiful fishing village of Symi with plenty of free time and stop for swimming in picturesque Saint George Bay.
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⏱ 8 hours · 3.9 (31)
Sail from Rhodes to Symi, Saint George’s Bay and Panormitis Monastery on a relaxing catamaran cruise.\nExplore colorful Symi, enjoy a photo-stop, visit sacred sites, and return…
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⏱ 8 hours · 3.9 (30)
Cruise from Rhodes to Symi on a high-speed boat with air-conditioned seating and a spacious sundeck. Spend 3 hours exploring Symi at your own pace, then visit the historic monas…
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⏱ 75 - 85 minutes · 4.3 (24)
Sail to an enchanting adventure with Dodekanisos Seaways's ferries between Rhodes and Symi. Two stunning islands, one unforgettable ride. Feel the Aegean breeze and let the magi…
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⏱ 8.5 hours · 5.0 (1)
Admire Symi’s colorful architecture and scenic landscapes.\nVisit historical sites like the Naval Museum and Knights’ Castle.\nTaste authentic Symi cuisine, including the famous…
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⏱ 9 hours 0
Discover Symi Island on a boat trip from Rhodes. Explore the harbor, cycle to Panormitis, and visit the Monastery of Archangel Michael before returning to Rhodes.
from €110 per person
Check availability →Good to know: Count on six to nine hours from start to finish. The Panormitis stop is not on every trip, so look for it in the title. In strong summer wind the fast boats are among the first to be changed or cancelled, so read the cancellation terms before you book.
Good to know
Yes, it is the most-reviewed trip on Rhodes, but it is a boat day rather than a beach day. The crossing takes roughly an hour on the fastest boats and up to about two on slower cruise boats, and the listed durations run from six to nine hours. Symi is a separate island, so the time you get there depends on the boat you pick.
You can take the public bus. KTEL runs services from Rhodes Town along the east coast, and the ride is roughly an hour and a half or more each way, so the day is mostly transport either way. A tour buys hotel pickup and a fixed return time. Check the current KTEL timetable, and note that the acropolis ticket is usually bought separately.
Most boat trips and the Butterfly Valley belong to the warm months, and the valley is reported to open from May to October. The meltemi, a northerly wind, blows mainly in July and August and can change or cancel fast-boat crossings for a day or two. The east coast is sheltered from it, the west coast is not, so morning departures and east-coast routes are the safer choice in high summer.
No. The statue fell in an earthquake in 226 BC and nothing of it survives, so no tour can show it. What you can see is the medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, with its walls, the Street of the Knights and the Palace of the Grand Master.
Not for the main trips. Buses and tours with hotel pickup cover Rhodes Town, Lindos and the east coast. A car makes sense for the inland villages and the far south, where Prasonisi lies about 85 km from Rhodes Town, and for a free day on the beaches of the west coast.
Yes. The listings include a day trip to Marmaris by high-speed boat from Rhodes. It crosses a border, and the booking page states which documents you need. Offers that start in Marmaris and bring you to Rhodes begin on the other side, so they do not appear on this site.
The range is wide. Bus days to Lindos and the Butterfly Valley sit at the low end, speedboat and all-inclusive cruises cost several times as much, and private boats cost more again and are usually priced per boat. The exact starting price of each category is shown on its page, from the current listings.
Lindos by bus from €16.31 · available today
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