Category Symi, Chalki & Island Day Trips

Rhodes · SYMI, CHALKI & ISLAND DAY TRIPS

The 15 Best Symi & Island Day Trips from Rhodes

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A day at sea to a second island entirely. Symi’s pastel harbour, the monastery at Panormitis, quiet Chalki. These are the boats that make the crossing worth it: fast speedboat or full-day cruise, which stop at St George’s Bay to swim, and what the fare covers once you are aboard.

Rhodes: Speedboat Trip to Symi with Free Time to Explore

Rhodes: Speedboat Trip to Symi with Free Time to Explore - Kolona Harbor and the Sebeco Lines Meeting Point

1.Speedboat Trip to Symi with Free Time to Explore

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

Air-conditioned speedboat from Rhodes to Symi with scenic water views and 5 hours to shop, eat, and wander the colorful harbor.

“Fabulous service, staff were very friendly and on board bar very reasonably priced. Took around an hour and 20 minutes to get to Symi Island. The 3.5 hour free time was plenty of time for us to explore. Would definitely recommend this trip to anyone wanting to visit the island.”

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Rhodes: High-Speed Boat to Symi Island and St George’s Bay

Rhodes: High-Speed Boat to Symi Island and St George's Bay - Rhodes departure: the high-speed start from Mandraki Harbor (and beyond)

From Rhodes: Cruise to Symi Island and Saint George’s Bay

From Rhodes: Cruise to Symi Island and Saint George's Bay - Cruising Toward Symi: Coast Views, Real Sea Time, and What Feels Different

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

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

Boat cruise from Rhodes to Symi with a crystal swim at St George Bay. Swim, explore Gialos, and return before evening.

“Symi and the St. George Island were wonderful, totally worth the trip. Have in mind that the boat was rocking a lot, specially on the way back, and it was a long road (2 hrs per way). Overall I loved it.”

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Rhodes: Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat

Rhodes: Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat - Getting to Mandraki Port: meeting point and pickup reality

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

Boat Trip to Symi Island with swimming stop at St George Bay - Timing That Adds Up: From Rhodes to the Swim Stop to Symi

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

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

Boat trip from Rhodes to Symi with a swimming stop at St George Bay, plus 3 hours to explore Symi town. Pickup options available.

“Great experience. Both myself and my mum came to Rhodes with the plan to visit Symi island. I accidentally booked the cruise with the swimming stop at Saint George’s Bay and wow I am glad I did. It was utterly breathtaking - crystal clear waters. I’ve never seen something like it! Symi was equally beautiful. We opted for the transfer to and from our hotel for ease. It felt a long day, 2 hours to Saint George’s Bay, half an hour to Symi from there and then approximately 2 hours back to Rhodes but was well worth it. We even saw the sunset on the way back. Highly recommend this…”

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Boat Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat

Boat Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat - Riding the fast boat: seats, shade, toilets, and what to do about motion

6.Boat Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat

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

Fast-boat day trip from Rhodes to Symi with free time in town, optional hotel transfers, and plenty of photo stops for one long day.

“On time transfer, well communicated information on where to catch our transfer and on time boat service to Symi.”

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Rhodes: Transfer & Cruise to Symi Island & St. George Bay

Rhodes: Transfer & Cruise to Symi Island & St. George Bay - Boarding the Doll at 10:00 AM: comfort, seating, and onboard perks

Rhodes: Marmaris Day Trip by High-Speed Boat

Rhodes: Marmaris Day Trip by High-Speed Boat - Price and value: what $53.07 buys (and what’s extra)

8.Marmaris Day Trip by High-Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 818 reviews · from $53

High-speed boat from Rhodes to Marmaris with free time for Old Town, castle views, bazaar browsing, and a 10 km promenade break.

“We loved our day trip to Marmaris. The boat ride was just over an hour each way and was very smooth. Our tour guide was Lily and she was fab and very insightful throughout the hour long tour. The restaurant that Sea Dreams recommended was great and accommodating for Coeliac (gluten free). Unfortunately, the weather was 42 degrees when we went so we did find it difficult to walk around much in our 3 hours spare time but would highly recommend the trip.”

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

Fast Boat To Symi with a swimming stop at St George's Bay! (Only 1hr journey) - Choosing the right departure: when you’ll get the St George’s Bay swim

9.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

Fast boat day trip from Rhodes to Symi with 3 hours ashore and a St George’s Bay swim stop for clear turquoise water.

“Would definitely recommend this shorter journey trip, it was very choppy though so don’t have a big breakfast. Was also a bit cold in the wind so it’s nice they offer to hand out blankets. Symi is a beautiful, lovely little island. Not much to do so 3h is enough but it’s a very picturesque, nice shops, some great food and drink. It was very hot when we were there today so the 30 min swim in the beautiful bay on the way back was perfect. All in all, great trip would definitely recommend.”

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Rhodes Town: Boat Trip to Symi Island and St Marina Bay

Rhodes Town: Boat Trip to Symi Island and St Marina Bay - The Saint Marina Bay swim stop: 30 minutes in the best possible setting

From Faliraki: High Speed Boat to Symi and St. George’s Bay

From Faliraki: High Speed Boat to Symi and St. George’s Bay - Getting to the boat: 4 Faliraki pickup stops and a short hop to the station

From Lindos: Rhodes Old Town and Speedboat Trip to Symi

From Lindos: Rhodes Old Town and Speedboat Trip to Symi - Getting from Lindos to Rhodes Old Town: coach first, then you’re free

12.From Lindos: Rhodes Old Town and Speedboat Trip to Symi

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 336 reviews · 12 hours · from $55

From Lindos, spend a morning wandering UNESCO Rhodes Old Town, then take a speedboat to Symi for an afternoon by the water.

“100% recommend to anybody staying in lindos and beyond- it’s the cheapest way to get to symi and with hotel pickup you can’t go wrong! We stayed near Kiotari and we got picked up from our hotel at around 7:30am and then spent the day in Rhodes town and then onto Symi! This is the best value for money and the cheapest way of getting there if you are staying in lindos or past lindos. Symi itself was beautiful and perfect for a day trip. Couldn’t recommend enough!”

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Rhodes: Speedboat trip to Symi Town and Panormitis Monastery

Rhodes: Speedboat trip to Symi Town and Panormitis Monastery - Kolona Harbor Speedboat: Comfort, Timing, and Seat Strategy

13.Speedboat trip to Symi Town and Panormitis Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 304 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $49

Fast Rhodes-to-Symi speedboat day trip with free time in Symi, a Panormitis Monastery stop, and comfortable transfers for $49.

“Really enjoyed our visit to symi it is such a stunning island and the monastery was worth it. The speedboat was fun, we sat on the top deck and as soon as it left the harbour we were drenched so everyone darted downstairs laughing.”

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Rhodes: Day Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat

Rhodes: Day Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat - Getting there in Rhodes: pickup options and the Mandraki check-in window

14.Day Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 292 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $50

Fast boat Rhodes to Symi with 1h15 crossing and about 4 hours ashore for photos, shopping, and Simiako Garidaki.

“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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Rhodes: Butterfly Valley and Mini Cruise to Chalki Island

Rhodes: Butterfly Valley and Mini Cruise to Chalki Island - Pickup and Bus Time: English Guide and a Smooth Start

15.Butterfly Valley and Mini Cruise to Chalki Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 190 reviews · 11 hours · from $63

Rhodes butterfly valley plus a mini cruise to Chalki. See red-brown butterflies, enjoy sea views, then unwind on a quiet island.

“the transport, staff and Halki were absolutely amazing. we arrived early at the butterfly village and it was beautiful, so many butterflies and I could imagine it would be amazing to do if crowds were controlled and there were staff to remind visitors to keep the noise down instead of just signs. it was a personal preference but there were just too many people within 20 minutes of arriving and we actually turned around and left. Halki and the rest of the day was just perfection. everything we hoped for and more! we had the most beautiful day after the butterfly village. a trip straight to Haliki is definitely recommended…”

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