The 15 Best Rhodes Boat Trips and Symi Day Cruises

1.Speedboat Trip to Symi with Free Time to Explore

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,265 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $35Our pick

Review of the Rhodes to Symi speedboat trip, with practical advice on timing, seating, costs, free time, food, beaches, and what to expect.

“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 promptly so don’t be late! So many cats if you are a feline friend 😊”

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2.High-Speed Boat to Symi Island & Saint George’s Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,048 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $69

Speed from Rhodes to beautiful Symi, enjoy three hours ashore, and swim at Saint George’s Bay on this $69 boat trip.

“Great day out. Symi island is beautiful and so much to see. Have plenty to do in the three 3 hours your there. The Swim in Saint Georges Bay was fantastic, such calm water and they provide pool noodles for less confident swimmers or if you just want to kick back and relax. 10/10 for the money.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,137 reviews · 8h 30m · from $41

Cruise from Rhodes to Saint George Bay and Symi for clear-water swimming, scenic views, free time, and a beautiful harbor town.

“I would of liked more time to swim at St. George’s bay we only had 45minutes”

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4.All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,002 reviews · 6 hours · from $83

Review of Rhodes’ six-hour all-inclusive catamaran cruise, with swim stops, snorkeling, Greek lunch, wine, and practical booking tips.

“The Catamaran Cruise was the highlight of our holiday. It was an amazing Catamaran, we choose Bali, the staff was very nice and attentive, the food was great. Dimitri was very attentive handing out drinks and offering to take pictures when in water. We enjoyed 3 stops of at least one hour each, the snorkel was nice and saw plenty of fish. It was a very relaxing cruise. I can just recommend.”

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5.Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,784 reviews · 9 hours · from $53

Review of Rhodes to Symi by ferry, with Panormitis Monastery, free time in Symi Town, practical tips, costs, and drawbacks.

“Great trip, was guided all the way but also was given some time to explore by yourselfs”

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6.Boat Trip to Symi Island with swimming stop at St George Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,753 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $48

Review of Rhodes to Symi Island by boat, with a St George Bay swim stop, three hours in Symi, practical tips, costs, and drawbacks.

“Excellent day out to a beautiful island , swim stop on the way to cool off , great vibe on the boat and great staff”

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7.Morning Cruise to Symi Island & St. George Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,671 reviews · 8 hours · from $64

Review of the Rhodes to Symi cruise, with St George’s Bay swimming, hotel transfers, boat comfort, prices, timing, and practical tips.

“Great day out at Symi Island what a wonderful place and a stop off at St George’s Bay with a swim in the ocean was fantastic”

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8.Anthony Quinn, Ladiko and Caves All-Inclusive Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,573 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Cruise Rhodes’ Anthony Quinn, Ladiko, and Traganou Caves with three swim stops, snorkeling, unlimited drinks, fruit, and a small-group catamaran.

“Very nice trip and thanks to captain Hristos and Elena who served drinks and snacks for making this a nice voyage. Recommending this to my friends”

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9.Sunset Cruise with Greek BBQ and Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,513 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Review of Rhodes’ 3-hour sunset cruise with Greek BBQ, unlimited drinks, a swim at Kallithea Springs, and views from Mandraki Harbour.

“Nothing could or should be improved everything was outstanding”

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10.Marmaris Day Trip by High-Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,236 reviews · 8 hours · from $55

Review of the Rhodes to Marmaris day trip by fast boat, with practical advice on customs, shopping, free time, weather, and value.

“This was easy from the outset, easy to book with clear instructions reasonably priced with the advantage of a coach drop off and pick up. Mehmet the guide was very informative with a good rapport with all the travellers. Highly recommended.”

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11.Rhodes Exclusive Swim Cruise Cocktail Open bar & Gourmet Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,230 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $107Top rated

Review of Rhodes’ six-hour swim cruise with three bays, Greek buffet, open bar, snorkeling gear, music, pricing, and practical tips.

“This was an amazing trip and the crew was the best! We had so much fun and would definitely do it again! Best captain ever!”

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12.Boat Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 975 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $48

Review the Rhodes to Symi fast-boat trip, with honest advice on timing, transfers, comfort, costs, weather, and how to enjoy Symi Island.

“Great customer service and were very helpful. We asked to swap days and they were very accommodating”

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13.Makarounas Fishing Boat Trip with swimming stop and BBQ on board

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 831 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $78

Fish off Rhodes, swim at Kallithea Caves, and enjoy a fresh BBQ lunch on this friendly five-hour small-boat trip.

“Really fun, Angelo was super nice. Well organised, lots of contact from the person organising the trip. Bathroom on board, nice lunch, and a nice stop for swimming. We went to 2 different fishing stops then a swimming stop. Would definitely recommend.”

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14.Sun & Sea All Inclusive 3 Hour Swimming Cruise (WITH PICK UP SERVICE)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 817 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Review of Rhodes’ 3-hour swimming cruise to Afandou, Ladiko, and Anthony Quinn Bay, with drinks, snacks, snorkeling gear, and pickup.

“The boat looks nothing like the photos. It was a much older wood top boat. There were no life jackets and only pool noodles to hold you up. The steps on the boat to get back in were horrible.”

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15.Fast Boat To Symi with a swimming stop at St George’s Bay! (Only 1hr journey)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 741 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $71

Review of the fast boat from Rhodes to Symi, including three hours on the island and a 30-minute swim at St George’s Bay.

“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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