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

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

Book a full day cruise to Symi - a little boutique island next to Rhodes. On our way to Symi we will stop for swimming and snorkeling at one of the most beautiful beach all around the world – Saint George’s bay.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

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 trip

Restroom on board

Lunch is not included. You will have free time in Symi island, where you can have lunch.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Symi

You will have around 3 hours free time in Symi, which is a very small place that you can explore by walking.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Saint George Bay

Around 1 hour swimming

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Pickup: Faliraki, Ialyssos

This option includes: ✓ Boat Tickets. ✓ Hotel Pickup & Drop-off in Rhodes city, Ixia, Ialysos, Faliraki, Kalithea & Kremasti.
Pickup included

Pickup: Lindos, Pefkos, Lardos

This option includes: ✓ Boat Tickets. ✓ Hotel Pickup & Drop-off from Lindos, Pefkos, Kalathos, Lardos.
Pickup included

BOAT TRIP TO SYMI ISLAND WITH SWIMMING AT ST. GEORGE BAY

Meeting Point: This is the price only for the boat ticket, transfer not included. You have to come to the meeting point.

BOAT TRIP + 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

BOAT TRIP + TRANSFER

Boat Ticket + Transfer:: Transfer from and back to your hotel (both ways included): Rhodes city, Ixia, Ialysos, Faliraki, Kalithea and Kremasti.
Pickup included

Pickup: Theologos, Kolymbia

This option includes: ✓ Boat Tickets. ✓ Hotel Pickup & Drop-off from Theologos, Kolymbia, Afandou.
Pickup included

Pickup: Kiotari, Genadi, Fanes

This option includes: ✓ Boat Tickets. ✓ Hotel Pickup & Drop-off from Kiotari, Gennadi, Fanes.
Pickup included

Pickup: Lachania, Plimmiri

This option includes: ✓ Boat Tickets. ✓ Hotel Pickup & Drop-off in Lachania, Plimmiri.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.63

1,747 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1334

287

Didn't stop to St George Bay
andrea m,
Oct 16, 2025
- Viator
3.00
We found out a day before, at 5.30pm that the trip would not include St. George Bay due to bad weather. Did not have any other choice but accepting to go only to Symi since it was the only day we had available. On our trip day it rained only 5 minutes, on our departure from Rhodos. Anyway, we missed the St. George Bay. Ferry trip was very, very bumpy. Motion sickness pills are a must.
Great experience. Both...
Georgia B,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
4.00
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 tour and half price tours for any excursion!
Great excursuion
Abby P,
Oct 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Such a lovely tour, the boat ride was nice, you can stay below if it's too windy or rainy up top. Wear your suit so you can jump in right away and bring something warm to wrap up in afterwards.
Stress free fun activity
Yelena R,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Super convenient and stress free trip. Picked up on time at our hotel, taken to the boat. Everything was 100% on schedule, mo delays. Boat ride to swim at St. George’s bay, then to Symi island with 3 hours to spare. We had dinner and enjoyed our walk. Swim at St. George’s bay was absolutely fabulous! I just wish swim came after Symi island so we would be dry on our walk
Lovely Symi
Hanne W,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Symi was a beautiful picturesque little gem. Really enjoyed it there after the long boat ride. I think I will take the faster boat next time and with out the swim stop. We booked this excursion with pickup from our hotel.