Symi Island Cruise to Symi Town & Panormitis Monastery

Join this full day cruise to Symi Island and discover the secrets of what is known as one of the most charming islands in the Aegean Sea. Leaving Mandraki Port in Rhodes, we head in a northwestern direction for about 1.5 hours until we reach Symi Island. Along the way, you can sit back and relax on one of the three decks (inside, covered & sun-deck) of our ferry boat Nikolaos X while you admire the coastline of Asia Minor and the Dodecanese Islands.

Our first stop will be at the Panormitis Monastery, located in a peaceful bay in the south of Symi Island. Here, you will have 1 hour of free time to visit the monastery with its bell tower built in a mix of baroque and renaissance styles. If you are interested, there are also two museums where you can learn more about the island's folk culture and art. Afterward, we will navigate along the island's rocky eastern coast. Moreover, if you join us on a Saturday, you also have the chance to go for a swim at the gorgeous Nymporio Bay.

Around 12:45 pm we reach the Gialos, Port of Symi Town, where you can spend 3.5 hours exploring the idyllic surroundings with its many colourful neo-classical mansions, traditional fishing boats, local restaurants and little shops selling folk art and sea sponges, which are typical for the island. Equipped with a map, you can spend your time according to your wishes: Take a stroll through the port, swim and relax at Nos Beach, walk up the 300 steps to upper Symi and enjoy a traditional lunch in one of the authentic taverns right by the sea. After soaking up the atmosphere of this special place, you board the boat and lean back as we start our return journey to Rhodes.

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Highlights
- 1-hour stop to visit the Panormitis Monastery
- 3.5 hours of free time to explore Symi Town
- Panoramic view the rocky coastline
- Full-day cruise on spacious ferry boat with all amenities

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Departure & Return
The departure is scheduled for 9 am in Mandraki Port in Rhodes Town. You can come directly there or use our pick-up service from the major hotels or a nearby location which operates between 7:30 and 8:20 am. After you've completed your booking, you will get a detailed list of pick-up locations to choose from. Please be at the chosen location at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time. The return is around 5:45 pm, after which you are taken back to the initial pick-up point.

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Characteristics of the boat
- Number of passengers: 420 (reduced to 350 according to Covid-19 regulations)
- Snack bar with snacks & drinks available for purchase
- 3 decks: inside, covered & sun-deck
- Restrooms
- Free WiFi
- Wheelchair accessible
- No pets allowed

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Included services
- Transfer from major hotels in Ialyssos, Ixia, Rhodes Town, Kallithea, and Faliraki and back
- Symi Map with information & directions (in English)