Boat Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
As you enter Symi, you will be charmed by this beautiful island. One of the most picturesque islands of the Dodecanese, Symi is a visual treat with its colorful buildings and imposing churches.
Don't waste your time on traditional boats, and travel with the quickest and best boat available in Rhodes. In just ~1 hour 15 minutes you will be in Symi, where you will have ~4 free time, so you can have lunch, shopping or swim at nearby beach.
Departure: 10:30.
Boat arrives to Symi ~11:45.
Free time until 15:30 (~4 hours free time).
Boat leaves at ~15:45.
Return to Rhodes: ~17:00.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Boat Ticket
Pickup (if option selected)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Symi
You will have around ~4 free time in Symi island.
Options
Pickup: Lachania, Plimmiri
This option includes: ✓ Boat Tickets. ✓ Hotel Pickup & Drop-off in Lachania, Plimmiri.
Pickup included
Pickup: Theologos, Kolymbia
This option includes: ✓ Boat Tickets. ✓ Hotel Pickup & Drop-off from Theologos, Kolymbia, Afandou.
Pickup included
Pickup: Faliraki, Ialyssos
This option includes: ✓ Boat Tickets. ✓ Hotel Pickup & Drop-off in Rhodes city, Ixia, Ialysos, Faliraki, Kalithea & Kremasti.
Pickup included
BOAT TRIP TO SYMI BY SPEEDBOAT with Half Price Tours
Boat tickets:: This is just boat tickets, you have to come to our meeting point by yourself.
Pickup: Kiotari, Genadi, Fanes
This option includes: ✓ Boat Tickets. ✓ Hotel Pickup & Drop-off from Kiotari, Gennadi, Fanes.
Pickup included
SYMI + HOTEL TRANSFER (SOUTH)
Boat Ticket + Transfer (South): Transfer from and back to your hotel (both ways included) in SOUTH: Lindos, Kalathos, Gennadi, Kiotari and Lardos.
Pickup included
SYMI fast boat+ Hotel Transfer
Boat Ticket + Hotel Transfer:: Transfer from and back to your hotel (both ways included): Rhodes city, Ixia, Ialysos, Faliraki, Kalithea and Kremasti.
Pickup included
Pickup: Lindos, Pefkos, Lardos
This options includes: ✓ Boat Tickets. ✓ Hotel Pickup & Drop-off from Lindos, Pefkos, Kalathos, Lardos.
Pickup included
Reviews
963 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We were accidentally...
Sofia L,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
4.00We were accidentally given the incorrect tickets for the trip so we were unable to visit the Monastery after visiting the port at Symi island but pick up was extremely smooth and the trip to the island was breath taking.
Symi amazing, boat less so
Layal C,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
4.00Symi was great! A must visit. The boat itself was very bumpy. It was very windy, many people felt ill.
Seem-less Symi in the Sun
David S,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00The 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 and pick up in an air-conditioned mini-bus was on time. We had to wait to depart port, which may have been for an airport transfer / goods, but it was ok. The boat was equipped with a bar and toilets with seating on deck offering some shade. Below deck are more comfortable seats with air-conditioning available. The journey was quick and smooth and we arrived with plenty of time to enjoy a wander round the harbour, take in the sites, shopping, lunch & ice-cream. We were on the island for around 4 hrs in total before setting off back to Rhodes (this time opting for some air-conditioning below deck). Symi is a must to visit, amazing houses with some useful info provided by the staff in the form of a leaflet explaining a little about Symi. On arrival back in Rhodes and travelled back to Lindos. Overall it was around 11hrs, a long day but very worthwhile and I would totally recommend using this company again.
Amazing Experience
Julia G,
May 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00The trip was great! The driver collecting us was very punctual and made sure we were dropped back to the hotel. The transfer and ticket collection was also very quick. Symi is an extremely beautiful island, definitely worth visiting when in Rhodes. Would recommend for families!
Beautiful island made easy with this tour.
Suet L,
Mar 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lovely semi island, very worth visiting. Good commutation, on time and make it very easy. Would have loved a little more time on island.
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