15 Best Symi Island Trips

“A well run, affordable day trip to Symi! Would highly recommend and would definitely visit Symi again, it is stunning!”

“Symi is charming and picturesque island with pure turquoise water and authentic architecture. Definitely worth visiting! The speed boat trip took approximately one hour to get there and was nice and comfortable experience.”

“Boat trip was well organised and on time. The swimming at St George’s bay was really fun and gorgeous. When we arrived at symi we had 3 hours which was plenty of time to look round and have lunch as it was very very hot!…”

“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.”

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

“The boat trip to Symi was great, really enjoyed the swim at St George bay and Symi is a stunningly beautiful place to visit. All in all a fantastic day out, Thanks to all the crew of the Doll boat. Would recommend this to anyone.”

“The whole day was seem-less, from collection to drop-off. When I booked I failed to notice that there were different prices depending on where you are on the island, so I paid the difference at the office when collecting the tickets. The communication was excellent…”

“Symi is a delightful village, offering charming streets perfect for leisurely exploration. I highly recommend a visit to the Panormitis Sponge Shop, where they provide fascinating insights into sponges, including their various types and textures, and even offer complimentary items with your purchase. Upon arrival…”

“The boat was very clean, and had a good variety of amenities- snacks, a bar, inside air conditioning and banquettes. The staff was friendly and definitely very capable. The swim stop was the perfect amount of time, both for those who wanted to snorkel and…”

“Great day to Symi and the monastery. We walked around the point to the beach for a swim. Plenty of time for lunch and a wander back to the boat.”

“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…”

“As someone who’s scared of boats I was quite nervous for the boat trip but it was a great experience. The afternoon departure was great for having free time in the day before the trip, and the island was a must visit. Would definitely do…”

“Meeting point was clear and Manos staff were on hand to hand out ferry tickets and maps for Symi. The ferry was crowded but there were seats for everyone. The monastery visit was worthwhile. Unfortunately our time at Symi town waRead more”

“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.”

“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.”