The 15 Best Boat Trips in Rhodes

1.Speedboat Trip to Symi with Free Time to Explore

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

You’ll sail from Kolona Harbor in Rhodes to Symi aboard a modern Sebeco Lines boat with air-conditioned indoor seating, an open sundeck, and an onboard bar. The roughly 80-minute crossing leads to several hours of free time for harbor walks, lunch, shopping, photos, or a climb up Kali Strata. No guide is included.

“Great trip, emailed to offer hotel transfer too which was great with A/C. Boat to Symi about 80 mins bit choppy but dry, lovely views. 3 hours is perfect amount of time in symi”

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2.High-Speed Boat to Symi Island & Saint George’s Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,048 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $69

Take a fast boat from Rhodes to Symi, with about three hours to explore the pastel harbor, shops, cafés, and waterfront tavernas. The 9:00 and 11:00 departures include a 30-minute swim at Saint George’s Bay. The 15:15 boat offers a photo stop only, while Friday’s 17:00 cruise skips the bay entirely.

“Brilliant day out! Symi Island is a beautiful stop - we wandered around the sights, had a swim in the beach and lunch (try the fried shrimps). The highlight was the swim at Saint George’s Bay - gorgeous setting and lovely to swim in.”

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

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

Sail from Mandraki Harbour to Saint George Bay and Symi with SP Cruises. You get a clear-water swim stop, freshwater showers, an experienced crew, and about three hours in Gialos for lunch and wandering. Captain Yannis is known for his friendly style, while the onboard bar serves drinks and snacks. Bring a jacket for the windy ride.

“Great trip to Symi, amazing, beautiful island with a lot of views (and had the best ice cream there!). Boat was good, organised - but extremely long (took around 2 hours or so). St Georges Bay was lovely and had a good swim there for around an hour, clear water and enough floats for people. Would recommend!”

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4.All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,002 reviews · 6 hours · from $83

Spend six hours on a sailing or power catamaran from Mandraki Harbor, stopping at Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladiko, Kalithea Springs, and, on power boats, Afandou Caves. Swim from the anchored boat, use the provided snorkels and floats, and enjoy a Greek buffet with unlimited soft drinks, beer, and wine. Crew members such as Andreas and Hope help keep the day friendly and easy.

“I was a really nice trip to some beautiful bays. The boat is in great shape, the crew is lovely! 10/10 experience, would recommend. Also I highly recommend to do it as a solo experience, like I did. :)”

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5.Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,784 reviews · 9 hours · from $53

Travel from Rhodes to Symi aboard the Nikolaos X, stopping first at peaceful Panormitis Monastery, then spending about four hours among Symi Town’s colorful houses, sponge shops, cafes, and waterfront tavernas. Hotel pickup is available from selected Rhodes areas. The trip is self-guided, with a map and clear return times.

“Great trip, was guided all the way but also was given some time to explore by yourselfs”

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

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

Sail from Rhodes to Symi Island with a one-hour swim at Saint George Bay. You get about three hours in Symi for lunch, shops, and harbor views. Hotel pickup is available for an extra fee, and the boat has toilets and a snack bar. The day lasts about nine hours, with roughly four hours of sailing.

“The trip as a whole was fantastic. We were picked up from our hotel and dropped off at the boat. The boat ride there was about 2hrs to St George's Bay. I would recommend taking travel sickness tablets if you get sea sick. St George's bay was beautiful, I would also recommend bringing your own snorkel as these are not provided on board. They do however provide woggles which my girlfriend made good use of (she's 25 years old). The island of Symi was also really nice, although quite busy as it is a tourist hot-spot. Would definitely recommend this trip.”

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7.Morning Cruise to Symi Island & St. George Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,671 reviews · 8 hours · from $64

Spend eight hours cruising from Rhodes to Symi aboard the modern Doll boat. Swim and snorkel for about 90 minutes at St George’s Bay, then explore Yialos for three hours, with time for lunch, shops, and the Kali Strata climb. Hotel transfers, Wi-Fi, toilets, shaded seating, and snorkelling gear are included.

“liked the boat was nice and clean.. no commentary from the captain or crew to make the journey more entertaining often the boat was just silent would have been good for them to point out more of the islands or some history of st George's bay or Symi”

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8.Anthony Quinn, Ladiko and Caves All-Inclusive Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,573 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Join Aphrodite, a 36-foot catamaran, for three hours along Rhodes’ east coast. Swim at Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladiko Bay, and the Traganou Caves, with snorkeling gear, fruit, melekouni, beer, wine, soft drinks, and fresh frozen cocktails included. The boat carries no more than 28 people, and hosts such as Mike and Elena keep the mood friendly and relaxed.

“The cost for our boat trip was very reasonable considering we had unlimited alcohol and a fruit platter. The beers were lovely and the lady made an incredible strawberry vodka iced cocktail (these went down a treat!). The boat was very clean and well equipped with water floats and snorkels. We went to the caves first which were amazing, we same inside one of the caves and had a good 30 minutes before going to Ladiko. Ladiko was beautiful and the water was super clear. The last stop was Anthony Quinn bay which was even more beautiful. The water was clear and there were many fishes to see with our…”

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9.Sunset Cruise with Greek BBQ and Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,513 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Sail from Mandraki Harbour aboard the Aphrodite Duchess for a swim stop at Kallithea Springs, Greek BBQ, unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and frozen cocktails. English and German speaking crew, including Panos and Katia, keep the evening easygoing. Choose a lower deck seat or ask about the upper deck bean bags for the sunset.

“The staff was SO friendly, I would do it again 100%”

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10.Marmaris Day Trip by High-Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,236 reviews · 8 hours · from $55

Take a high-speed catamaran from Rhodes to Marmaris, then choose four hours of free time or a bus tour with guides such as Mehmet, Lily, or Freda. See the marina, Old Town, castle, bazaar, and beach. The optional tour includes a hilltop viewpoint and a jewelry-center stop.

“Amazing day, was easy to explore and really enjoyed the tour once in marmaris.”

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11.Rhodes Exclusive Swim Cruise Cocktail Open bar & Gourmet Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,230 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $107Top rated

Set sail from Mandraki Harbour at 10:00 for a six-hour Rhodes cruise with Captain Alexander and his crew. Swim at Kallithea Springs, Afandou Beach, and Anthony Quinn Bay, use the onboard snorkel gear and floaters, then enjoy a Greek buffet, beer, wine, cocktails, and soft drinks. Seating is limited to 40 people.

“This was the highlight of our Greece trip. The crew definitely made sure everyone was comfortable and had a good time. Plenty of beverages through out the boat and bartender who made some tasty drinks. Exceptional excursion would recommend and do again.”

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12.Boat Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat

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

Travel from Rhodes to Symi by fast boat, with about four hours to explore the harbor town on your own. Choose a central meeting point in Rhodes Town or pay extra for hotel pickup. Expect a mid-morning departure, a one to one-and-a-half-hour crossing, and free time for photos, lunch, shopping, and a walk along the waterfront.

“It was well organised and the team at half price tours were very good and helpful… it’s a totally different story when it comes to the boat they booked us on - it was teaming with diesel fumes and so noisy! My watch registered a consistent 85 db sound levels for the duration of the journey! At some points the noise peaked at more than 90db!! Unacceptable by any standards”

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13.Makarounas Fishing Boat Trip with swimming stop and BBQ on board

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 831 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about five hours fishing off Rhodes, then swim and snorkel near the rocky coves of Kallithea Springs. Angelo and the crew help beginners bait hooks and handle lines, while the captain prepares a BBQ lunch with fish or meat, salad, fruit, and drinks. The boat holds up to 12 people and returns to the waterfront meeting point.

“A bit primitive, but well worth the adventure. My wife said it was the best excursion she has been on from a cruise ship. Everything went great and was better than expected. We caught fish and my wife wanted to keep fishing. I was ready for a swim. And the drop in snorkel spot was well rewarded. I will go again if I am every back in Rhodes.”

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14.Sun & Sea All Inclusive 3 Hour Swimming Cruise (WITH PICK UP SERVICE)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 817 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend three hours swimming from a small boat at Afandou, Ladiko, and Anthony Quinn Bay. You get snorkel gear, noodles, fresh fruit, Greek honey-sesame treats, soft drinks, beer, wine, water, and a fresh-fruit cocktail. Faliraki hotel pickup is available, but arrange it the day before.

“Views are beautiful. This is very laid back and is perfect for those who just want to relax and swim in the sea. Drink service was great. Well worth what I paid for it. Would do it again.”

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15.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

Take the Rhodes Sea Lines fast boat from Rhodes to Symi in about one hour, enjoy three hours of free time on the island, then stop for 30 minutes at St George’s Bay on the 9:00 or 11:00 departure. The 15:15 boat stops only for photos. Bring swimwear, a towel, and a jacket.

“Definitely pack a towel and costume for the swim in the bay. That was a magical experience we won't forget.”

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