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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 day, I would say three hours is plenty as there isn’t much to explore on the island itself and no beach or anything. Really enjoyed this, the boat was great with lots of room and a reasonably priced bar (beer €4). The boat left…”

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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

“Symi island was beautiful and I would highly recommend going. We got to the island within an hour which was good. They provide you with jackets to keep you warm as it can get cold with the sea breeze. We added on a hotel transfer,…”

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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

“As soon as we left there was an accident with a passenger, the people on the boat worked really well and quick to get the passenger off the boat safely to medics. we then headed off, because of that we did have our time at…”

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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

“Lots of time in Symi and at the monastery (the latter was a little overcrowded but to be expected with the large amount of people on the boat). Hotel transfer was speedy too. Would recommend.”

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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

“we had the most amazing time yesterday! had some uncertainty around the transfer/ pickup location so we messaged Giannis who was incredibly helpful and fast responding. everything was smooth and easy to figure out. we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who…”

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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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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 was quick and managed to get a seat. Not too crowded. Small bar on board. Enjoyed the trip to the monastery. A good amount of time here and in Symi. Loved Symi and its small town charm. Would consider staying here in the future…”

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11.Rhodes: Day Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat

Discover Symi Island on a fast, well-organized day trip from Rhodes. Enjoy scenic views, free exploration time, and local delicacies. Perfect for curious travelers.

★ 4.6

“Everything was so well organised, from hotel pick up to ensuring people got on the right boats (there are a LOT of boats at the harbour). The boat trip itself was great, you sail through the beautiful waters of the Med, and while you skirt…”

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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 tour to Symi. Lovely boat and great journey across, clean toilets and nice cafe onboard. Plenty of time to explore Symi before heading back. Would highly recommend.”

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