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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

“Absolutely fabulous service from picking up the tickets at the kiosk to landing back in rhodes, smooth and fast trip from rhodes to symi, beautiful place with shops bars and restaurants around the harbour, bit of rain so didn't get to explore more than the…”

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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

“This was the highlight from our Rhodes holiday. We got picked up from the beach near our hotel and the journey was quick smooth and fun. Upon arrival in Symi, we were left speechless with how beautiful that island was. Amazing food, beautiful village and…”

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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

“Really enjoyed our trip. From the greeter who gave us our instrucutions the boat which was clean and had both air con comfortable interior bar and scenic view exterior seats. Plently of romm. Left on time gave us plenty of time to explore. Very good…”

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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 pickup was very on time and drop off is prompt too. However our schedule trip was postponed to Sunday and thank god we were able to rescheduled our other tour. No reason given they just said the boat is not sailing and I was…”

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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

“What a wonderful day symi is beautiful swimming in the sea perfect and the fast boat the Ferrari as the called it was brilliant”

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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

“plenty of seating although it was a bit cold sitting in the shade for two hours, luckily I had a jumper. Sat in the sun on the way back, reasonably priced drinks, fantastic views but could have done with longer swimming in the bay. would…”

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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

“a little more clarity on the process. when we arrived at the port for the boat the person proceesing our ticket assumed we knew what happened next regarding the bus to the monastry - what time to get, where from, and what the return would…”

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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

“This isn’t a trip with stops for anyone looking. This is a day ferry. But it was super fast and efficient and clean. Was a good price and the communication before was great. Would recommend to everyone to visit Symi whilst in Rhodes.”

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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

“Excellent trip, as it’s not our first time in Symi we were can certainly say that this time we enjoyed the island much more! Much less tourists who come with the many boats in the morning, less heat and a magnificent sunset following us on…”

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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

“Very timely and organized. I wouldn’t recommend to go on a super hot day as there is virtually no shade on the actual island but otherwise a great tour. The best spot for photos is on the top deck towards the front.”

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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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