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15 Best Symi Island Trips

The Symi crossings from Rhodes: high-speed boats to the amphitheater of neoclassical facades, St George’s Bay swim stops and Panormitis monastery on the long loops. Symi’s harbor is the Dodecanese’s best entrance; arrive by sea or not at all.

1.Rhodes: Speedboat Trip to Symi with Free Time to Explore

Experience the scenic speedboat trip from Rhodes to Symi with ample free time to explore, stunning views, and comfortable onboard amenities for a great value day out.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Great value for money and a lovely day, Symi is not to be missed. It is gorgeous, we found a little beach and had a swim. It was perfect.”

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2.Rhodes: High-Speed Boat to Symi Island & Saint George’s Bay

Experience Symi Island with a fast boat ride, free exploration time, and a swim stop at St. George's Bay. Perfect for a scenic, authentic day trip.

★ 4.7

“We had a lovely day. The boat was fast and efficient and they even provide fleece jackets if wanted - which was great as it can get quite windy and chilly on the boat even on a hot day. Symi Island is beautiful and the…”

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4.Rhodes: Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat

Discover the charm of Symi Island and Panormitis Monastery with this full-day boat trip from Rhodes. Enjoy stunning views, authentic sights, and great value.

★ 4.5

“Symi is lovely and it was great that the boat stopped at the monastery as well as the main town. The transfer bus and ferry were both very comfortable. The transfer was well organised and the leaflet guide to Symi was useful. I think the…”

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

Discover the charm of Symi Island with a full-day boat trip from Rhodes, including swimming at St. George Bay. Perfect for exploring, relaxing, and enjoying authentic Greek scenery.

★ 4.5

“Half Price Tours contacted us the day before to share details for the morning. We were advised to get to the office early to ensure we could check in and get good seats as it was high season. The boat was clean and journey was…”

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6.Rhodes: Transfer & Cruise to Symi Island & St. George Bay

Discover the charm of Symi with a luxurious day cruise from Rhodes, including swimming in St. George’s Bay and exploring Symi’s picturesque harbor.

★ 4.4

“The boat is amazing and very comfortable and clean, you have a bar available. Staff is friendly and the stop for swimming in the Saint-George bay is amazing!! We had rain unfortunately during the visit of the Symi village but it’s lovely to shop around”

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7.Boat Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat

Discover Symi Island from Rhodes with a fast boat trip. Enjoy stunning scenery, authentic food, and easy logistics—all for around $46.

★ 5.0

“From booking to pickup at the hotel to the boat trip to Symi, everything was well organized, easy to follow instructions and messages to us ensuring our travel plans. The boat ride was wonderful, ample time in Symi . Overall a great experience.”

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

Discover Symi on a fast boat from Rhodes with a swimming stop at St. George's Bay. Enjoy stunning views, free time, and an authentic Greek island experience for $57.93.

★ 4.5

“Definitely pack a towel and costume for the swim in the bay. That was a magical experience we won't forget.”

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10.Rhodes: Speedboat trip to Symi Town and Panormitis Monastery

Discover Symi and Panormitis Monastery from Rhodes on a full-day speedboat trip. Enjoy charming towns, stunning views, and authentic Greek flavors.

★ 4.4

“our boat time was changed by 45 minutes later without any communication to us - well organised eventually but was chaos at the beginning - great bus driver up to the monastery who we tipped - snacks were a nice gesture We enjoyed it except…”

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12.Rhodes: Sunset Cruise to Symi Island with 3 Hours Free Time

Discover the charm of Symi Island on a sunset cruise from Rhodes, including 3 hours to explore, stunning views, local food, and a memorable sunset experience.

★ 4.8

“I genuinely believe this is the best trip to symi, the town was less crowded and you could explore the town at a slower pace at a less hot time. The view of the sunset and the moon on the way back was stunning!”

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13.Symi Island from Rhodes with transfers from Ialysos and Ixia

Discover Symi Island from Rhodes with this full-day cruise, including monastery visits, free time in charming villages, and hotel transfers.

★ 4.5

“The transfer is done by comfortable buses. The boat is comfortable and well-equipped, clean. The staff is informative, precise organization. I got exactly what I expected. Symi was amazing, very good tour.”

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14.From Rhodes: Symi Island and Panormitis Monastery Day Trip

Discover Symi Island and Panormitis Monastery on a full-day trip from Rhodes. Enjoy scenic views, cultural sites, and beach time with convenience and comfort.

★ 4.4

“Boat trip was fine, pick up from the hotel too. Communication and information about times and places excellent . The monastery was worth a visit , although more of a commercial venture than a religious place . We enjoyed the trip.”

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15.High cruise to Symi island & St George bay

Discover the beauty of Symi Island and St. George Bay on a full-day cruise from Rhodes, featuring swimming, scenic views, and authentic Greek charm.

★ 4.0

“Great with pick up at the hotel and being brought back after the trip. New boat (1 year old) and a good way to see Symi with 2 swim stops on the way. Nb! Cash only in the bar on board.”

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