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

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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

1

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
2

Saint George Bay

Around 1 hour swimming

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

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: 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

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.

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

Pickup: Kiotari, Genadi, Fanes

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

Reviews

4.63

1,662 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great exploring day by boat

    Kirsty C,

    Sep 3, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Half Price Tours contacted us the day before to share details for the morning. We were advised to get to the office early to ensure we could check in and get good seats as it was high season. The boat was clean and journey was pleasant, although a bit rocky. Lovely swim at the bay and plenty of time to explore Symi. Overall a brilliant deal for the day’s trip.

  • Outing at sea

    Itto A,

    Sep 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The discovery of the island of Symi is a beautiful experience pity it was short 3h it passes too fast ..

  • A True Island Adventure

    Naomi A,

    Sep 1, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our trip to Symi Island and St. George Bay was absolutely amazing! The crystal-clear waters were breathtaking, and swimming there felt like a dream. Symi itself is stunning – it honestly feels like stepping into a movie set, with colorful houses and such a unique atmosphere. The food was delicious, and the staff were very professional, making sure everything went smoothly from start to finish. We also had transport provided, which was very convenient and made the whole experience stress-free. The only downside (and kind of a funny one) was the boat itself – a bit rusty, crowded, and not the safest-looking. But when you’re young, you just want to enjoy the adventure, and it definitely added to the experience! Still, it would be nice if the boat got a little update for comfort and safety. Overall, it was a long trip but totally worth it. I’d highly recommend it for anyone visiting Rhodes and wanting a special day out!

  • really good experience

    Olivia A,

    Aug 31, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    the experience as a whole is great, and symi and st george’s bay are beautiful. it takes around 2 hours to get to st george’s bay, and an hour of swimming when you get there which is a good amount of time. bring your own snorkel if you want to swim with one, as they only have woggles to give out. it is then around 30 minutes to get to symi town, which is stunning. 3 hours is enough time to have lunch and view most of the main street and little shops. it is then 2 hours back to rhodes. the only small issue i found was that after our transfer dropped us off to the boat, the boat was already nearly at full capacity meaning my partner and i had to sit separately on the way there. if you don’t come with a transfer, then it would be possible for you to get to the boat early to get a seat. this was a bit of a shame due to the fact the journey is 2 hours, and it would be good if there was a way that people who pre-booked could potentially be guaranteed a seat, or seats together? we pre-booked this activity a month or two before our trip but i believe you can even book the day before or very last minute. some people i believe were stood up or struggled to find seating, which again for 2 hours is a little bit unfair. maybe tickets should only be sold based on how many seats there are on the boat? overall it was a brilliant day. it is a long day and the boat can be choppy so definitely recommend sickness tablets if you need them. but i would definitely recommend this

  • Symi Island On Doll

    David K,

    Aug 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Was a lovely boat trip. Stopped off at a swim area for an hour and then went on to the beautiful Symi island. The staff on the boat were very professional and friendly. Would recommend.

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4.63
1,662 reviews