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Rhodes: Symi Island by Fast Boat (Only 1-hour journey!)

By Half Price Tours
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £46 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Enjoy extended leisure time on the island to explore its scenic offerings
  • Travel efficiently and quickly, maximising your time on Symi Island
  • Capture photos with the island's stunning views serving as an ideal backdrop
  • Browse and shop handmade jewellery, gifts and clothing
  • Taste the local favourite, Simiako Garidaki — baby shrimps cooked in olive oil

Activity location

    • Lindos
    • Lindos, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Gallias 6, Rodos 851 00, Greece | Check-in: If you do not need a transfer, and you are coming to the harbor by yourself - you have to come for a check-in from 09:15 until 09:40 am to our meeting point at our office at Gallias str. 6 (next to Benetton shop, at Mandraki Harbor) to get your boarding pass.
    • Rodos, Greece

Check availability

Boat Tickets (Meeting Point)

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h

This option includes just boat tickets from Rhodes - to Symi island - and back to Rhodes.
If you want a pickup & drop-off from your hotel and back, please choose another option depending on the location you are staying.

Starting time: 10:00
Price details
£45.91 x 1 Adult£45.91
Total
Price is £45.91

Boat Tickets + Hotel Pickup & Drop-off (Faliraki, Ialysos)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h

This option includes:
✓ Boat tickets from Rhodes - to Symi island - and back to Rhodes.
✓ Hotel Pickup & Drop-off in Rhodes city, Ixia, Ialysos, Faliraki, Kalithea and Kremasti.

If your hotel is located in other location, please choose another option.

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
£58.91 x 1 Adult£58.91
Total
Price is £58.91

Boat Tickets + Transfer Lindos, Pefkos, Kalathos, Lardos

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h

This option includes:
✓ Boat tickets from Rhodes - to Symi island - and back to Rhodes.
✓ Hotel Pickup & Drop-off from Lindos, Pefkos, Kalathos and Lardos.

If your hotel is located in other location, please choose another option.

Starting time: 08:00
Price details
£77.97 x 1 Adult£77.97
Total
Price is £77.97

Boat Tickets + Transfer from Kiotari, Gennadi, Fanes

  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes9h 30m
    9h 30m

This option includes:
✓ Boat tickets from Rhodes - to Symi island - and back to Rhodes.
✓ Hotel Pickup & Drop-off from Kiotari, Gennadi and Fannes.

If your hotel is located in other location, please choose another option.

Starting time: 07:30
Price details
£90.96 x 1 Adult£90.96
Total
Price is £90.96

Boat Tickets + Transfer from Lachania, Plimmiri

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h

This option includes:
✓ Boat tickets from Rhodes - to Symi island - and back to Rhodes.
✓ Hotel Pickup & Drop-off from Lachania, Plimmiri.

If your hotel is located in other location, please choose another option.

Starting time: 07:30
Price details
£90.96 x 1 Adult£90.96
Total
Price is £90.96

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return Boat Tickets to Symi Island and back
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off (if option with transfer selected)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food & Drinks (you will have free time in Symi where you can have lunch)

Know before you book

  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

⚓ 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 journey time — No time wasted on the way!
➤ Time in Symi: 4 Full 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.

Our Advantage: Why it’s the “Smart Choice”
✅ More Time to Explore (4 Hours Free Time)
Why spend your whole day on a boat? Our boat is built for speed, allowing us to dock in Symi earlier than the rest. This “Express” arrival allows you to beat the mid-day crowds and secure the best seaside tables at local tavernas. With 4 hours of free time, you can enjoy a long, leisurely seafood lunch, hike the Kali Strata, and still have time for shopping at the sponge workshops without feeling rushed.

✅ Engineered for Stability (A Smooth, No-Seasickness Ride)
One of the biggest concerns for travellers is a “bumpy” ride on open water. Our boat features a modern catamaran-style architecture that provides exceptional stability. Unlike smaller speedboats that bounce on the waves, we glide smoothly through the Aegean, making it the perfect choice for families and those prone to seasickness.

✅ Escape the Heat: Shade & Air-Conditioning
Don’t be trapped on an “open-top” boat under the scorching Mediterranean sun for over an hour. We offer the best of both worlds:
✦ Cool Down: A spacious, Air-Conditioned indoor salon with comfortable seating.
✦ Shaded Decks: If you prefer the sea breeze, our outdoor areas are fully shaded, ensuring you arrive in Symi refreshed and ready to explore—not sunburned and exhausted.

❤️ The Symi Experience: A Cultural Masterpiece.
With our High-Speed Express Boat, you aren't just visiting an island; you are immersing yourself in its history.

✦ The Amphitheatre of Colour
As we glide into the harbour 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 centre 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, flavourful shrimp are unique to this island’s waters and are traditionally served fried and eaten whole.

Location

Activity location

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    • Lindos
    • Lindos, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Gallias 6, Rodos 851 00, Greece | Check-in: If you do not need a transfer, and you are coming to the harbor by yourself - you have to come for a check-in from 09:15 until 09:40 am to our meeting point at our office at Gallias str. 6 (next to Benetton shop, at Mandraki Harbor) to get your boarding pass.
    • Rodos, Greece