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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.

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

“Had a wonderful trip to Symi via Rhodes Town. The Island is stunning and the swimming at St George's Bay was lovely. The boat picked us up from our beach outside the hotel. It was stress free and the staff were great, very friendly. Highly…”

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

Experience a scenic boat trip from Rhodes to Symi and Saint George's Bay, combining swimming, charming town exploration, and stunning coastal views for an authentic Greek day out.

★ 4.0

“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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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

“Symi is a must see place!!! Wonderful!!! Great!!! They picked up us from the hotel...everyone was super friendly...”

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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

“Transport picked us up from our hotel on time. We then boarded the beautiful cruise ‘doll’ which was modern and had lots of seats below deck and above. The journey there was much better than expected! A bit choppy but we were still dry! We…”

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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

“The trip was great! The driver collecting us was very punctual and made sure we were dropped back to the hotel. The transfer and ticket collection was also very quick. Symi is an extremely beautiful island, definitely worth visiting when in Rhodes. Would recommend for…”

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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

“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.Rhodes Town: Boat Trip to Symi Island and St Marina Bay

Discover Rhodes' scenic boat trip to Symi and Saint Marina Bay. Enjoy swimming, exploring charming harbor towns, and relaxing on a well-organized cruise.

★ 4.4

“Good trip to Symi and came in as the cheapest price I could find anywhere. to flag, compared to the more expensive catamarans, this boat is a fair bit slower, but I don't think you need more than 3-4 hours in Symi (unless you want…”

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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

“Boat from Rhodes was calm and breezy. Very scenic bus journey through mountainous terrain, overlooking the sea and idealic villages. Great overall experience. Symi is peppered with traditional Greek Restaurants, all offering fresh sea food. A must do experience if you are in Rhodes. One…”

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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

“Fabulous trip from start to finish, prompt pick up at hotel, lovely boat, choppy on the way back but the lady behind the cafe was great, checking that everyone was ok, Monastery visit was lovely and Symi is definitely a must, definitely recommend 💕”

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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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