The 15 Best Symi Island Trips from Rhodes

1.Speedboat Trip to Symi with Free Time to Explore

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,265 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $35Our pick

You’ll board the Sebeco Lines speedboat at Kolona Harbor for an 80-minute crossing to Symi. Enjoy Rhodes views from the open sundeck or air-conditioned cabin, then explore Symi independently for several hours, with time for food, shopping, photos, and possibly a swim.

“Great trip, emailed to offer hotel transfer too which was great with A/C. Boat to Symi about 80 mins bit choppy but dry, lovely views. 3 hours is perfect amount of time in symi”

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2.High-Speed Boat to Symi Island and St George’s Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,333 reviews · from $55

You’ll ride a high-speed boat from Rhodes to Symi in about an hour, explore the island independently for three hours, then swim at St George’s Bay. The 9:00 and 11:00 departures include a 30-minute swim stop. The 15:15 sailing skips the swim but offers cooler hours and sunset views.

“Nice boat, on time and a relatively quick trip to Symi. Lovely stop at St.Georges bay for a swim. The sports seats aren't the widest but there are bench seats further back if required.”

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3.Cruise to Symi Island and Saint George’s Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,137 reviews · 8h 30m · from $41

Sail from Mandraki Harbour at 10:00 to St George’s Bay for an hour-long swim, then continue to Symi’s pretty port, Gialos. You’ll have about three hours for lunch and exploring before returning to Rhodes. Captain Yannis and the crew run the boat.

“The greatest travel I ever had. Everything on time, easy to locate. Snacks are little pricey. We had only 45 minutes swimming, but it was incredible!”

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4.Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,784 reviews · 9 hours · from $53

Travel from Rhodes aboard the Nikolaos X ferry to Panormitis Monastery and Symi Town. You get about an hour at the monastery and 3.5 to 4 hours in Symi for waterfront dining, shops, swimming, and views. Hotel pickup is available from selected Rhodes areas.

“I had a great day, visiting the monastery I lit candles for passed loved ones. Then off to Symi Lovely weather, great scenery and yummy food and drink on Symi”

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5.Boat Trip to Symi Island with swimming stop at St George Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,753 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $48

Sail from Rhodes to beautiful Symi Island with an hour-long swimming stop at St George Bay. You get about three hours to eat, walk, and browse Symi town. Hotel pickup is available for an extra fee, but the boat can be crowded and the full day is long.

“Super convenient and stress free trip. Picked up on time at our hotel, taken to the boat. Everything was 100% on schedule, mo delays. Boat ride to swim at St. George’s bay, then to Symi island with 3 hours to spare. We had dinner and enjoyed our walk. Swim at St. George’s bay was absolutely fabulous! I just wish swim came after Symi island so we would be dry on our walk”

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6.Boat Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 975 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $48Top rated

Travel from Rhodes to Symi by fast boat, with free time to explore the harbor town, browse shops, eat lunch, and photograph its colorful hillside homes. You can meet at Half Price Tours in Rhodes Town or pay extra for hotel pickup. The boat has toilets, a bar, shaded deck seating, and air-conditioned seats below deck.

“Symi was great! A must visit. The boat itself was very bumpy. It was very windy, many people felt ill.”

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7.Transfer & Cruise to Symi Island & St. George Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 919 reviews · from $67

Take the modern Doll from Rhodes to St. George’s Bay for a 1.5-hour swim and snorkel stop, then spend three hours in Symi’s handsome harbour town, Yialos. Hotel transfers, snorkel gear, Wi-Fi, shaded seating, toilets, and an air-conditioned salon are included. Lunch and drinks cost extra.

“My only complaint was the lack of any form of safety instruction and hardly any interaction from the crew of Doll. Once you were onboard you got the minimum announcements and that was it. Positives: transfers were good, a bit haphazard with timings but that’s ok. Boat was spectacular. Symi was a joy, what a stunning place and the restaurant we found up a side street , Taverna Napaloa, served great fresh food at a very reasonable price. It’s easy to while away 3 hours in Symi, a leisurely stroll around the harbour looking at the lovely stalls and shops and a stop off for a beer while looking out…”

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8.Fast Boat To Symi with a swimming stop at St George’s Bay! (Only 1hr journey)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 741 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $71

Take a fast boat from Rhodes to Symi for three hours of independent exploring, then cool off during a 30-minute swim stop at St George’s Bay. Morning departures include the swim; the 15:15 sailing stops only for photos. Onboard toilets, mobile tickets, and space for up to 118 people.

“Trp across was really good. Just about the right amount of time in Symi and for swimming. All in all a good trip”

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9.Boat Trip to Symi Island and St Marina Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 387 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Spend eight hours aboard Rizos Cruises, sailing from Rhodes Harbour to the boat-only waters of St Marina Bay and the picture-pretty port of Symi. Swim for 30 minutes, then enjoy three hours for lunch, shopping, and walks among Symi’s neo-classical houses. Drinks, snacks, WiFi, toilets, and an air-conditioned cabin are available onboard.

“Length of time in Symi is just enough to get some lunch, walk around and explore a little and get a feel for it. Perfect for what we wanted which was a change of scene and to see somewhere cool.”

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10.Symi Yacht Tour with Unlimited Drinks and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 380 reviews · 8 hours · from $141

Spend eight hours aboard a Prestige Luxury Motor Yacht with a maximum of 25 passengers, sailing from Rhodes to Symi. You get about two hours in Symi Town, lunch with unlimited drinks, and swim stops at St. George Bay and Seskli Island. Crew members including Anna, Antonio, and Emily have earned warm praise for their personal service.

“The best day I’ve had on my trip to Rhodes this year. Couldn’t recommend any higher. Brilliant fun and the crew where excellent”

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11.From Faliraki: High Speed Boat to Symi and St. George’s Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 356 reviews · from $73

Ride from Faliraki Beach to Symi on a fast boat, with about three hours for lunch, shopping, and wandering the harbor town. On the return, stop for 30 minutes at St. George’s Bay for a swim. English, German, and Greek assistance is available.

“We stay at Amada colossos, so we literally boarded the boat directly from our beach hotel, which was very handy. We are regulars so you have been to Symi before however the no needed long and overcrowded bus transfer to Rhodes harbour is a game changer. We loved the trip and the service”

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12.Rhodes Old Town and Speedboat Trip to Symi

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 336 reviews · 12 hours · from $55

Travel from Lindos to Rhodes Old Town for independent sightseeing, then cross by boat to Symi for an afternoon by the harbor. Sebeco Tours handles the bus and boat connections, while you choose how to spend your free time. Expect a long day, clear meeting instructions, and no guided tour.

“Symington is a fabulous town. Well worth the trip. Rhodes Town brilliant. Superb places”

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13.Speedboat trip to Symi Town and Panormitis Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 304 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $49

Travel from Rhodes to Symi by fast boat, then cross the island by minibus to Panormitis Monastery. You get a panoramic photo stop, about 45 minutes at the monastery, and free time in Symi Town for shops, food, alleys, and a possible swim. No guide or attraction entry is included.

“Symi island is a must if you are visiting Rhodes! The pretty, painted houses were wonderful to see. The little town of Panormitis and the Monastery was great to witness.”

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14.Day Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 292 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $50

Take a fast boat from Rhodes to Symi Town, then spend about four hours exploring Gialos at your own pace. Expect colorful houses, churches, shops, seafood cafés, handmade goods, and the local baby-shrimp dish. Hotel transfers are available from selected resorts.

“Trip was great exactly as advertised. George messaged me on WhatsApp confirming the arrangements for collecting the tickets which was very helpful. Would recommend booking this trip as it’s plenty of time in Symi to eat, shop and explore.”

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15.Boat trip to Symi island with swimming at St. George

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 157 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $51

Spend 8.5 hours at sea and ashore on a Rhodes to Symi cruise. Swim and snorkel for 45 minutes at St George Bay, then explore Symi’s harbor, churches, shops, cafés, and seafood restaurants for about three hours. Hotel transfers are optional.

“We really enjoyed our trip to Symi island. Everything went very smoothly. Our hotel pickup was perfectly on time, and the boat ran on time all day too. Our transport home was easy to get too. Everyone was very friendly and it was a great experience.”

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