Rhodes

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.

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

“Good to do two sites, although we couldn’t go into the church as there was a service in progress. Symi was beautiful, we had a good amount of time there.”

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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

“Great experience. Both myself and my mum came to Rhodes with the plan to visit Symi island. I accidentally booked the cruise with the swimming stop at Saint George’s Bay and wow I am glad I did. It was utterly breathtaking - crystal clear waters.…”

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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

“Transfer and ferry was all on time and perfect. It was well worth the travel time to see Symi, would recommend it to any tourists.”

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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

“It was a fun activity, Symi is a very beautiful island, time was sufficient for all the things you could do in the island. Excursion to Panormitis, swimming at Yialos and then catch a bite to eat and coffee time. Highly recommended!!!”

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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

“It was great value for money, the staff were very friendly and it gave you plenty of time to explore Symi. I would however STRONGLY advise wearing swimwear/waterproof clothing as we were SOAKED by splashes of seawater on the journey.”

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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

“Fantastic day to Symi Island onboard the DOLL Our recent journey from Rhodes to Symi onboard DOLL was an unforgettable experience. The views of the coastal villages and secluded coves are amazing. The boat anchored at St. David's en route for a refreshing swim, surrounded…”

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