Symi Island by Fast Boat (High-Speed: ~1hr journey & ~4hrs Symi)
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8 hours
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Maximize your Aegean adventure with our High-Speed Express Cruiser, the fastest and most stable way to reach Symi Island. While other boats spend hours at sea, we get you there quickly and smoothly, giving you around 4 hours of free time to discover every hidden corner of Symi Town.
⚓ Quick Facts
● The Vessel: A premium high-speed cruiser engineered for superior stability on the water — no “bumpy” jumps on the water, keeping you comfortable and nauseas-free.
● Travel Time: Only 1-hour 15 min journey time — No time wasted on the way!
● Time in Symi: ~4 Hours — The longest stay of any daily tour from Rhodes.
● Hotel Pick-up: Available from Faliraki, Ialyssos, Ixia, Kolymbia, Lindos, Pefkos, Lardos, Gennadi, Theologos & Rhodes Town.
● Onboard Comfort: Shaded outdoor decks, Fully Air-Conditioned indoor lounges, and a snack bar.
❤️ Why Book With Half Price Tours?
● Unbeatable Value: We offer a premium experience at a "half-price" rate, making the beauty of Symi accessible to everyone.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Symi
We get you to the harbor faster than any other boat, you have around 4 hours to experience the town without the rush. ❤️ The Amphitheater of Color As we glide into the harbor of Gialos, have your camera ready. You will see rows of pastel-colored mansions rising up the hillside. This is one of the best-preserved neoclassical towns in Europe and a protected architectural site. ❤️ The Heart of the Sponge Trade Symi was once the world center for deep-sea sponge diving. Use your extra time to visit the traditional sponge workshops along the waterfront. Meet the local experts who still use traditional methods to clean and prepare authentic sea sponges—the perfect natural souvenir. ❤️ Gastronomy & The Famous Symi Shrimp Four hours is plenty of time for a long, relaxed Greek lunch. We recommend finding a table at a waterfront taverna to try "Simiako Garidaki" (Symi Shrimp). These tiny, flavorful shrimp are unique to this island’s waters and are traditionally served fried and eaten whole.
Options
Pickup: Faliraki, Ialyssos
This option includes: ✓ Boat Tickets. ✓ Hotel Pickup & Drop-off in Rhodes city, Ixia, Ialysos, Faliraki, Kalithea & Kremasti. Pickup included
Pickup: Kiotari, Genadi, Fanes
This option includes: ✓ Boat Tickets. ✓ Hotel Pickup & Drop-off from Kiotari, Gennadi, Fanes. Pickup included
BOAT TRIP TO SYMI BY SPEEDBOAT with Half Price Tours
Boat tickets: departs 10:15 AM: This is just boat tickets, you have to come to our meeting point by yourself. The departure time is 10:15 AM.
Pickup: Lindos, Pefkos, Lardos
This options includes: ✓ Boat Tickets. ✓ Hotel Pickup & Drop-off from Lindos, Pefkos, Kalathos, Lardos. Pickup included
Pickup: Theologos, Kolymbia
This option includes: ✓ Boat Tickets. ✓ Hotel Pickup & Drop-off from Theologos, Kolymbia, Afandou. Pickup included
LATER DEPARTURE at 12:20 PM
Boat tickets: departs 12:20 PM: This is just boat tickets, you have to come to our meeting point by yourself. The departure time is 12:20 PM.
Pickup: Lachania, Plimmiri
This option includes: ✓ Boat Tickets. ✓ Hotel Pickup & Drop-off in Lachania, Plimmiri. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Boat Ticket
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup (if option selected)
Restroom on board
Lunch is not included. You will have free time in Symi island, where you can have lunch.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,105 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enjoyable trip
Ffion E,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We had a great trip to Symi which was well organised by the provider. Our reason for giving 4 starts instead of 5 is that the boat crossing (not including docking) there and back was more than an hour as advertised. Symi is definitely worth a visit.
Smooth process and great comms
staceyhG4589IE,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantasticly smooth process. Booked the night before so was a little cautious the booking had been picked up. It had, I was sent WhatsApp messages with update and asked to confirm which was very helpful and reassuring. We travelled with return transfers from kolymbia to Symi island for the day. Our trip only included the transfer and boat which is exactly what we wanted. 4 hours of free time to wonder around the island. Everything was so easy.
Advertise one thing then change it once your under way
frank w,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We are staying at the Aqua Grand Artistic hotel at Lindos, the hotel staff booked us a 4 hour trip on Symi Island that was 4 hours to explore the harbour ect at Symi via Half Price tours who they use sometimes. Travel was arranged which included transfers and ferry. We arranged an 8 am pick up that changed to 7.20 am after booking. Slightly inconvenient but we thought ok no problem. We spent a few hours picking up other travellers from several hotels on the way to the ferry. Then it was time to pay we stopped at a booking office for Half Price tours where a man rushed us to pay hastily gave us tickets saying these are your return tickets scribbled on them with a pen. Basically the ferry arrived in Symi island at 11.45 am on the main hotel booking form it said 3.45 return ferry 4 hours yes! Well apparently not they had quietly changed the return time to 2.30 pm . Which short changed us of 1 hour and 15 minutes of time that we booked originally for. We missed the ferry which in turn we missed the transfer. 180 euros extra to get back left us feeling angry and screwed over. You dont pay for 4 hours then get 2.45 its a piss take. Absolutely avoid these jokers They obviously pulled a fast one utilising a 2.30 return ferry that no one wanted hoping no one would say anything
Symi Island
D2348CSlucyl,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great - as it said high speed boat to Symi - boat clean and airy - well organised. Perfect amount of time to spend on Symi island.
Symi
H1440XXpaulat,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent service went in to book a few tours and Agna was so helpful communication for pick up was easy to follow. Everything ran on time
An absolute must if you go to Rhodes
364anniec,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip from booking to being dropped back to our hotel after the trip. Great crew on board, they even gave us fleeces to wear on the way home as it was a bit chilly. Symi was beautiful and quaint with fabulous eateries.
Symi Island Trip
Freedom22647549839,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was absolutely phenomenal and I couldn't have wished for anything to be different. The staff were wonderful and so so helpful when navigating us to the dock from their shop. Everything was explained so clearly. The boat trip itself was incredibly smooth and very enjoyable, there is a bar on board the boat and restroom facilities which were very clean. Symi island itself was beautiful, like something out of a fairy tale and my boyfriend and I would love to go again, and when we inevitably do, it will be through George! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Simple and Easy!
nancymQ1995LW,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The booking and trip was very easy, and George was great. We wanted to get to Symi and be able to do our own thing, so this worked out perfectly, and the price was reasonable. The boat did take closer to 1hr and 15-20 minutes each way, but it was fine. The boat was clean, there were restrooms, and there was a bar with snacks, drinks, and coffee (and they were normally priced!). Overall a perfectly pleasant trip! We did have a bit of a walk from the office to the harbor where the boat was, but since we left with plenty of time (as we were not being picked up from our hotel) we enjoyed walking around before making it to the boat. If you are planning on walking over, do make note that the office in Rhodos is at a harbor slightly north of where the boat actually is.
Sensational Symi with Half Price Tours
Z3964GBjeremyn,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great trip. Half price tours did a great job in organising the experience.
Symi
749lynd,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fab experience. Crew were attentive Beautiful landscapes
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