Symi Island Cruise to Symi Town & Panormitis Monastery
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Activity
Motorboat
Languages
English
Included
Pickup
Minimum age
No age restrictions
Meeting places
Rhodes (town) - Rhodes (city)
Mandraki Port, directly at the fontana grande in front of the church or you can choose a pick-up point near your hotel after booking.
Rhodes (town) - Ixia - Hotel Pick-up
We individually arrange a pick-up near/directly at your place of accommodation after you completed the booking (return included).
Free cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the activity
Details
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.
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
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 7:25 and 8:30 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.
Characteristics of the boat
- Number of passengers: 420
- Snack bar with snacks & drinks available for purchase
- 3 decks: inside, covered & sun-deck
- Restrooms
- Free WiFi
- Wheelchair accessible
- No pets allowed
Included services
- Transfer from major hotels in Ialyssos, Ixia, Rhodes Town, Kallithea, and Faliraki and back
- Symi Map with information & directions (in English)
This day trip by boat to Symi is highly praised by visitors, with about 85% of reviewers awarding it five stars. Guests consistently highlight the excellent organization, from punctual hotel pickups to smooth communication with the crew. The staff and drivers are frequently described as friendly and professional. Families and couples particularly enjoy the "just grandiose" experience. The stunning landscape of Symi, with its colorful houses, is a major highlight for many. For a well-managed and memorable day out, this boat tour is an excellent choice.
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Waldemar · CoupleGermany · July 2026
Everything fine!
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Uwe Germany · September 2025
Very well organized tour, the transfer also worked perfectly.
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Mike · CoupleUnited Kingdom · September 2025
Well organised, great value for money, cultural,
Time to enjoy the Monastery, plenty of time to explore Simi town. Super swimming stop where many could jump ship straight into the sea.
Crew were proffesional and friendly. Ship was clean. Informative commentary. We aways felt safe. Scenery was beyond compare.
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Is hotel pickup available and how do I request it?
Yes, a transfer service from the main hotels in Ialyssos, Ixia, Rhodes Town, Kallithea, and Faliraki is included. After booking, you will receive a list of pick-up locations to choose from.
Can I bring my dog or pet?
No, pets are not allowed on board the boat.
Can I bring my own food & drinks?
There is a snack bar on board where you can purchase a variety of snacks and drinks.
What is the itinerary of the trip?
The trip includes a 1-hour stop at the Panormitis Monastery and a 3.5-hour stop to explore Symi Town at your own pace.
How long is the trip?
This is a full-day cruise. It departs at 9 am and returns to the port at approximately 5:45 pm.
Is there an opportunity to go swimming?
Yes, on Saturdays, the tour includes a swimming stop at Nymporio Bay. On other days, you can swim at Nos Beach during the 3.5-hour stop in Symi Town.
Is the boat wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the boat is wheelchair accessible.
Is there Wi-Fi on board?
Yes, there is free WiFi available on the boat.
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