Greece · DODECANESE ISLAND HOPPING
Rhodes, Kos and Symi sit close enough together that a day boat can take in two or three of them. These 14 compare the crossings, the time ashore and the prices, with a note on which sailings the wind stops.
Review of the Rhodes to Symi speedboat trip, with boat comforts, scenic views, free time, costs, food tips, and practical advice.
“Symi is absolutely beautiful if there is one trip to do from Rhodes this is it. You won't be disappointed. Plenty of lovely shops and restaurants .”
Review of Kos to Nisyros: enter a volcanic crater, explore Mandraki, visit Panagia Spiliani, and enjoy an affordable 8-hour island trip.
“Everything was organised very well. The transport was very good and it was easy to follow where we would meet our guide and what boat or bus to take.”
Review of Rhodes to Symi by high-speed boat, with three hours on the island and a St George’s Bay swim stop.
“Amazing boat trip! Fast trip to symi island which was beautiful. 3 hours is just enough to explore the island. The stop at St George’s Bay was the best part, it was beautiful and the water was so refreshing. Highly recommend!”
Cruise from Rhodes to Symi Island and Saint George Bay for clear-water swimming, Greek scenery, free time, and excellent value at $41.
“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!”
Review of the Rhodes to Symi day trip, with Panormitis Monastery, ferry tips, free time, swimming options, costs, and practical advice.
“This trip was amazing, definitely would recommend seeing this beautiful island of Symi.”
Review of Rhodes to Symi Island by boat, with a St George Bay swim, three hours in Symi, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“Very relaxed and enjoyable trip. After our recent stay in Marmaris where in most of the trips we went on you were treated like a captive audience to be harassed and upsold whatever, the change in outlook was very much appreciated. Water was available at 50 cents and soft drinks were more than reasonable but you were never approached by anyone. The service was quick and delightful despite dealing with the vagaries of signal on the phone to pay on the card since you are so close to the Turkish border but they manage to sort everything out, everything on board not only the crew but even other Greek passengers…”
Review of Kos’s $33 Kalymnos and Pserimos cruise, with swim stops, Greek lunch, hotel transfers, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“SUPER experience! Very nice guides and very nice people.”
Review of the Rhodes to Symi fast-boat trip, with honest advice on price, transfers, sailing comfort, free time, and what to expect.
“Symi was great! A must visit. The boat itself was very bumpy. It was very windy, many people felt ill.”
Review of the Rhodes to Symi cruise, with St. George’s Bay swimming, hotel transfers, practical tips, costs, timing, and honest drawbacks.
“symi island is so beautiful and the waters at st George's bay is surreal”
Review of the fast boat from Rhodes to Symi, with three hours on the island and a St George's Bay swimming stop.
“Symi is beautiful and well worth a visit. Stop for a swim at St George's Bay also very good. Great day out.”
Review of the $36.20 Nisyros day trip from Kos, with a volcano walk, Mandraki, boat ride, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“Worth doing and well organised. Tour guide Marta was good. Timings were spot on. Island was very pretty”
Cruise from Rhodes to Symi with a swim at St Marina Bay, three hours to explore, and practical tips for this $47 island day trip.
“The boat was very clean, and had a good variety of amenities- snacks, a bar, inside air conditioning and banquettes. The staff was friendly and definitely very capable. The swim stop was the perfect amount of time, both for those who wanted to snorkel and for those who chose to remain on the boat. The 3 hours of free time on Symi was also well timed. We enjoyed a leisurely lunch on the island and still had enough time to shop and explore.”
Review of Rhodes to Symi by yacht, with Greek lunch, unlimited drinks, two swim stops, small groups, and practical booking tips.
“This trip was amazing! Such a good experience swimming in the beautiful sea and delicious food and drinks. The staff were exceptional, so friendly and welcoming thank you Antonio and Emily! Highly recommend.”
Ride from Faliraki to Symi for three hours of free time, then swim at St. George’s Bay on this fast, practical day trip.
“Very good staff, trip to Symi was fast and smooth I really suggest this day trip! The swim stop was amazing too”
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