Trips & tickets

Every worthwhile way to Symi

Symi day trips differ mainly in the boat and the time you get ashore. These are the options that genuinely differ, and what to check.

High-speed boat to Symi and St George's Bay

A modern fast boat from Rhodes, three hours of free time in Symi's harbour town and a swim in St George's Bay, reached only by boat.

  • Three hours in Symi
  • St George's Bay swim
  • Fast crossing
6–9 hours Most visitors from Rhodes
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Cruise to Symi with a hotel transfer

The same trip with optional hotel transfers from Faliraki, Ixia, Kremasti and Kolymbia, and guaranteed open-air seating.

  • Hotel transfer option
  • Open-air seating
  • St George's Bay
6 hours Staying outside Rhodes town
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Symi and Panormitis Monastery by ferry

A day boat from Rhodes with two stops: the Monastery of Archangel Michael at Panormitis and Symi town.

  • Panormitis Monastery
  • Symi town
  • Deck or indoor seats
9 hours Seeing the monastery too
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Speedboat to Symi with free time

A speedboat from Rhodes' Kolona harbour past the old town, with free time in Symi to eat, shop and wander.

  • Air-conditioned deck
  • Free time in Symi
  • Rhodes old town from the sea
7 hours More time in town
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Speedboat to Symi town and Panormitis

A speedboat from Rhodes to Symi town and the Monastery of Panormitis.

  • Speedboat
  • Panormitis Monastery
  • Free time in town
7.5 hours The monastery by speedboat
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All Symi day trips

The full GetYourGuide listing for Symi — day excursion boats, ferries and private boat trips from Rhodes, with live prices.

  • Live prices and availability
  • Cancellation terms shown on each product
  • Departures from Rhodes
Varies by product Comparing what is available on your dates
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How booking a Symi trip works

1 · Check time ashore

Day boats split the visit between Panormitis and the harbour. Compare how long you actually get in each place.

2 · Check the departure point

Boats leave from Rhodes town and other ports on the island. Compare the pick-up with where you are staying.

3 · Check the sea terms

Wind can delay or cancel crossings. Read each product's weather and refund terms.

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