Symi Island day cruise from Rhodes - Noon Departure (60 min ride)
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Symi Island day cruise from Rhodes - Noon Departure (60 min ride)
By Sea Dreams
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Enjoy the fastest, most comfortable Boat trip and reach the colorful island of Symi in just 60 minutes. Experience the archeological history and sites of the island, the long-kept sponge diving tradition, original Greek culture, Neoclassical architecture and Symi’s crystal clear waters that invite everyone for a cooling dip.
Ages 0-99, max of 300 per group
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
- Round-trip transportation by boat
- Free time on Symi for shopping and lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
What's not included- Entrance fees
- Personal expenses
- Start:Traveler pickup offered.
- Σί Ντριμς (Ρόδος - Μαρμαράς/Σύμη), TOURIST PORT, Τουριστικό Λιμάνι, Ρόδος 851 00, GreeceRhodes Tourist Port (Akti Sahtouri). When you pass the port gate there is a wooden kiosk on the front-right with a Sea Dreams sign, there you will check in and receive your boarding pass. Please notice that you must be at the port, one (1) hour before the departure time.
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Customs Office, Tourist Port, Touristiko Limani, Rodos 851 00, Greece
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 124437P6- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 300 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 124437P6
Itinerary
- 1Experience the archeological history and sites of the island, the long-kept sponge diving tradition, original Greek culture, Neoclassical architecture and Symi’s crystal clear waters that invite everyone for a cooling dip.
About the operator
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- anthonyf550 contributionsDisappointed, and not quite as describedPromised a lot...1 hour sailing,each way, 4 hours in Symi, pleasure cruise. Not quite as described. Sailed on Simi2 ro-ro passenger/ cargo ship, as described on marine tracker, just over 2 hours sailing, each way, only 3 hours in Symi, and traveling on rubberised seats,in 24° temperatures, not comfortable. Unfortunately, the only seats we could get were under cover, rear of the two funnels, had to move due to the diesel fumes giving us sore heads,thus standing for the majority of the outward journey.Symi was beautiful, but our shortened trip left us disappointed. I would recomnend double checking all available boats/ tours if considering a trip to Symi, we were disappointed in oursWritten October 31, 2024
- Glick20130 contributionsNice and well pricedNice and well priced. The price includes a pick up from the hotel and a guide. We were supposed to stop also for a swim but it did not happen. The boat is not fast ie 2 hours each direction but it was sold as such. Bottom line we liked itWritten October 25, 2024
- 831stevew0 contributionsAn excellent day trip to a unique place.A superb and very well organised day trip to stunning Symi. Tania, our ticket agent, was very friendly and helpful. Athanasia, our English-language guide, gave us a quick, entertaining and extremely informative tour of the harbour area, giving us enough time to climb Kali Strata and enjoy the amazing views from the Kastro. A great day out and excellent value for money.Written October 19, 2024
- maro24050 contributionsBeautiful Symi, awful ferryThis trip is sold as being on a high side catamaran. It is a catamaran but there’s nothing high speed about it, 2 hours to Symi and then the guts of an hour to get to the monastery with another 2 hours back to Rhodes made for 5 incredibly long hours. The top of the boat I can confirm you are indeed stuffed in like sardines, on the most uncomfortable chairs. The lower deck was stuffy and musty and you couldn’t open windows. The toilets were so disgusting and dirty they were not usable. Our tour guide was nice but yes you are brought to a sponge shop where they must be on commission. Overall our time in Symi was rushed. It is a beautiful town. The monastery trip is pointless, I think time is better spent in SymiWritten October 17, 2024
- stevelB3110MI0 contributionsNo regard for safetyMy wife and I decided to visit Marmaris from Rhodes today aboard the Sea Dreams boat the King of Rhodes. How a company can get away with blocking all the emergency exits with suitcases that many of the passengers were carrying I’ll never understand, crammed aboard like sardines with no regard for safety. When we arrived in Marmaris we had to wait until the crew unloaded the suitcases jammed against the doors on the outside deck onto the quayside. A maritime disaster waiting to happen.Written October 16, 2024
- Heathlamb0 contributionsA MUST SEEThis was an amazing day & a superb idyllic place to visit. Mangos tours organised & also recommended great taverna to have lunch. My son & I could not believe this special place. It is a must visit but is an hour by boat to get there with an earl ish start - but totally worth it.Written October 15, 2024
- stevehM276VM0 contributionsI love Sea Dreams!!!!!I highly recommend Sea Dreams! I had a an amazing day going over to Symi Island on this beautiful boat. The crew were so pleasant and helpful throughout. The boat has a well stocked bar which sells food and drinks all day long. I will definitely be using Sea Dreams again. Many thanks for a memorable day.Written October 11, 2024
- MarkusJ6950 contributionsAllways lateAllways late. Departure from Marmaris one hour late. They don't tell no reason. Boat is good. Marmaris is good for shopping fake clothes etc.Written October 11, 2024
- Janet H0 contributionsGreat dayHad a lovely day in marmaris. Beautiful little town will definately come back again for longer . Sea crossing was smooth would definately recommendWritten October 4, 2024
- smistry0 contributionsStunning and very picturesqueWe went n for the day and the boat trip was comfy . The waters so calm and clear . Simi Island is such a delight . Simi Island where every one is dropped off can get very busy . Just remember where you get dropped off n make sure that’s where you get picked up . There are cafes all along the water side . The buildings so pretty n colourful too . If you go when it’s hot then be prepared to wear appropriate clothing as there’s not much shelter . The boats all around and winding little streets takes your breath away . Comfy footwear , hat , sun cream and water is essential . Drink n restaurants are plentiful . Would recommend a visitWritten October 1, 2024
- Debramaz0 contributionsPlaying sardines!Overcrowded and oversold. Packed onto the boat like sardines. Three of us couldn’t sit together and half a coach full behind us to fit in . Only way all tourists can get on the boat is for some to sit inside . Avoid - there are many other options available where you might actually get to enjoy a sea breeze and see outside the boat!Written September 28, 2024
- Dave W0 contributionsFerry shamblesMarmaris to Rhodes ferry for a day trip. Sea Dreams has an obsolete booking system. Once you have navigated the confusing web site you get emailed a voucher. This has to be converted into a boarding card at the ticket office. Not a problem in Marmaris but it has to be repeated in Rhodes for the return. Only one counter open leaving hundreds queuing in the sun. Then passport control is understaffed and created a chaotic second queue. Better in Türkiye than Greece. What should be a simple hour’s journey end up as nearly three hours each way. This leaves less time to see the lovely town.Written September 27, 2024
- GoPlaces346086860860 contributionsPoor, zero communication, oversubscribed passengers, sweltering hotOutbound was fine, left on time. Return to Rhodes from Marmaris was awful. They cancelled the return time of 4.30pm and told nobody. We turned up to an overwhelmed and chaotic port. The Turkish police had little English and treated us poorly as we tried to get to passport control. They eventually let us through an hour later only to be heeded into and area where 100’s of us waited in the baking sun. No communication at all from Sea Dreams. Eventually we were all put on to a boat back at 6pm with people sitting on the stairs and a sweltering boat as air con was not running properly and there were too many people. They clearly cancelled the original return boat at 4.30 and herded all of those passengers onto the 6pm final boat back. No apology, no communication, a packed and over heated boat. Just awful, a poor experience. Would not do againWritten September 21, 2024
- fotinim3020 contributionsDISGRACEFUL EXPERIENCENo seats available—does this company even function? We traveled to Sumi with two babies, paying 50 euros per ticket, and the crew showed no concern for my sister and me, along with the babies, who were forced to sit on the stairs outdoors in the sun the entire time. They were not only indifferent but also shockingly rude! This was an absolutely horrendous experience! Disgraceful! Your business should be shut down immediately. How can you sell tickets without providing enough space for passengers, especially when there are babies involved? Absolutely shameful!Written September 5, 2024
- bonnymelbourne0 contributionsCon Warning!The service itself is fine and quick. HOWEVER beware when you arrive in Marmaris. There will be a guy holding a sea dreams client list and sign. He will offer you an included in your package lift to town. Let me assure you the town is a 2 minute walk! What he will then proceed to do is take you to a look out for a pic, take you to a jewelry store that you didn't ask to go to, take you to a restaurant he calls base and then take you to town. This will cut your free time in half. Trust me this is a con! Do yourself a favor....walk from the port!Written September 3, 2024
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Péťa Macháčková
Prague, Czech Republic5 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
I have never experienced such an amazing guide like Lilly (sorry if the name is wrong). But she was just wonderful. Normally I never listen to guides and when I saw we have one on the boat I told my friends I don’t want to join the tour with a guide. Suddenly Lily start to talk and I couldnt stop listening. It was brilliant - during her speech I was even laughing how funny she was, I really felt in love with her. Because honestly I hate history, I’m really not interested, but when she was talking about it, I was eating every word she said. I even asked her if she is doing more trips to some different places, because if she does, I’m gonna be the first clients who would come to that tour, because I love it!
Totally amazing trip, thank you for everything and best greetings from animators❤️
Totally amazing trip, thank you for everything and best greetings from animators❤️
Written September 13, 2021
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Dear Petinka_Machackova12,
thank you so much for your great rating and your fantastic review. Of course we will forward your thanks and greetings to Lily. it makes us so proud to see that our team gives it's very best to ensure that you and all our passengers have a unforgettable trip. It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to see you again soon, stay safe!
Written September 13, 2021
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Aileen P
Aberdeen, UK4 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
Fantastic trip to Symi. Not too early a start and even got picked up from my hotel and dropped back off afterwards. Excellent value for money, got 5 hours in Symi and a short tour by staff on arrival which gave a little history about the island. This was an added bonus. I didn’t feel the boat was overcrowded so trip was relaxing with plenty seats inside and out. Times were accurate. Staff were fantastic and I felt sorry for them as some rude impatient people were not listening when told single file but persisted in barging past in droves to get on the boat back. They seemed to control this well.
Highly recommend this trip if you want to get to Symi quickly instead of the swim trips that others offer.
Highly recommend this trip if you want to get to Symi quickly instead of the swim trips that others offer.
Written June 27, 2022
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Dear Aileen P,
thank you for your fantastic rating and you kind words.
It was our pleasure hosting you and we hope to be able to welcome you again soon.
Stay safe!
Written June 27, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Trixie696
Balbriggan, Ireland56 contributions
What can I say, the boat got us there and back. They took Covid safety seriously and we were comfortable on the 60 min trip each way. The bus collected us on time from hotel and brought us back again. Would recommend for value and efficiency. I did read some reviews with people complaining about being rushed on and off like animals. I saw it being done as orderly in a bid to stop people pushing their way in to get the best seat. And any complaints about smell of diesel, it is a boat powered my fuel for gods sake and it wasn’t that bad anyway.
Written September 17, 2021
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Dear Trixie696,
thank you for your fantastic rating and your kind words. We believe that sharing your experience is important to the travel community and helps future travelers in their decision making. Our team and crew makes proud every day in their effort to meet all travelers expectations and to help them in having an unforgettable day. It was lovely having you aboard and we hope to be able to welcome you again soon.
Wishing you all the best, stay safe!
Written September 18, 2021
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Amalia
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Friends
When I booked the cruise it said the return to Rhodes is at 19:30, so I understood the boat is leaving Symi island at 19:30. During my day on Symi island I tried to make sure I have the time correctly but it didn’t say the return time anywhere- not on the email approve of the order, not on the tickets. Apparently, we were supposed to understand the boat is leaving Symi at 18:30 and *arriving* back at Rhodes at 19:30. This led to us being stuck at Symi with no way to return to Rhodes, having to stay at a hotel there with out any of our stuff. My recommendation, stay away from “sea dreams”!
Written August 26, 2022
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Dear 678Amalia12345,
thank you for your rating and your comment. Wherever times are mentioned it is made very clear that the departure from Symi is at 18:30hrs and the arrival in Rhodes at 19:30hrs. On the ship itself is a big clock, showing the departure time and our staff reminds the passengers to check every time they disembark. From an almost sold out vessel you were the only passengers not returning that day, which makes it a bit unfair to say that everybody should stay away from our company, when we have so many happy passengers on a daily base.
Wishing you all the best!
Written September 3, 2022
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Jurgita27
Greater London, UK25 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Symi Island very prety and our guide Lilly was very nice, we really enjoyed our time in the island.
The reason I gave 3 stars, because in the morning our bus arrived the last so we were last to board the boat. We had no place to sit because some people have taken two seats, families have takes the seats on the bottom deck and then their members were sitting on the top of the deck having their bags on the seats, so we have ended up sitting on the floor next to the emergency exit.
On the way back we have been standing in the qeue to board the bord at the front. When the boat arrived everyone started pushing each other like animals and shouting at each other. I had to pick up my 4 year old son, for him not to be stepped on by adulds. I got pushed away from my husband. It was chaos and horrible experience.
I would choose different type of boat to travel to Symi, the one that would have allocated seats or smaller one. This the reason I did not take the trip to Marmaris
The reason I gave 3 stars, because in the morning our bus arrived the last so we were last to board the boat. We had no place to sit because some people have taken two seats, families have takes the seats on the bottom deck and then their members were sitting on the top of the deck having their bags on the seats, so we have ended up sitting on the floor next to the emergency exit.
On the way back we have been standing in the qeue to board the bord at the front. When the boat arrived everyone started pushing each other like animals and shouting at each other. I had to pick up my 4 year old son, for him not to be stepped on by adulds. I got pushed away from my husband. It was chaos and horrible experience.
I would choose different type of boat to travel to Symi, the one that would have allocated seats or smaller one. This the reason I did not take the trip to Marmaris
Written August 27, 2022
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Dear Jurgita27,
thank you for your rating and your comment. Even though we cannot change passengers behavior we will definitely look into the matter of boarding, if something can be changed. In regards to the seats it is not easy to keep control of who is sitting where as passengers move around a lot, but our team on board is always more than happy to help, if asked, as nobody should sit on the floor or stairs, and enough seats are available onboard.
Thank you for bringing your issue to our attention and we wish you all the best.
Written September 3, 2022
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Sean V
Hoylake, UK39 contributions
We booked had a day trip to Symi via our tour operator Jet2. The out going Journey was fine and very scenic. Guided your was rubbish. The lady who did the 1 hour guided tour was more interested in taking us to a sponge shop were she obviously had a vested interest.
On your visit you don't have anywhere near enough time to explore. All you can do is have a bite to eat and bore yourself senseless visiting the gift shops.
On the return journey we were supposed to visit a monastery. This was cancelled due to allegedly rough seas. I'm no salty sea captain but the sea didn't look that rough to me. No apology to say that your paid excursion has been cut in half just an announcement to say that we were returning to Rhodes. Overall a waste of a day's holiday and money. Do yourself a favour don't bother with this tour company they have no idea what customer service means.
On your visit you don't have anywhere near enough time to explore. All you can do is have a bite to eat and bore yourself senseless visiting the gift shops.
On the return journey we were supposed to visit a monastery. This was cancelled due to allegedly rough seas. I'm no salty sea captain but the sea didn't look that rough to me. No apology to say that your paid excursion has been cut in half just an announcement to say that we were returning to Rhodes. Overall a waste of a day's holiday and money. Do yourself a favour don't bother with this tour company they have no idea what customer service means.
Written September 22, 2024
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HeljaMartikainen
Helsinki, Finland26 contributions
We bought this trip with really reasonable price from 2 nice guys at Mandraki harbour and everything went as they promised. Bus picked us up from the hotel exactly the time as informed, boat was nice with 2 sun decks, air conditioned inside space, clean toilets and the bar. Symi is such a beautiful place and return was as smooth as trip there. Book your trip from this company!
Written August 11, 2023
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Dear HeljaM,
thank you for taking the time to rate our Full Day Cruise to Symi and to comment.
It was a pleasure hosting you aboard and we hope to see you again soon! Wishing you all the best!
Written August 21, 2023
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EMILIA B
8 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Very rude driver of the transfer to the hotel, bus no. E1. shouted after asking politely about the stop.
Great guide Aleksandra!
Very nice and professional. you can see that she likes her job very much, she does it with passion.
It was nice to listen and spend time with her.
Very nice trip but unfortunately all the charm was taken away by the unpleasant rude driver!
Great guide Aleksandra!
Very nice and professional. you can see that she likes her job very much, she does it with passion.
It was nice to listen and spend time with her.
Very nice trip but unfortunately all the charm was taken away by the unpleasant rude driver!
Written September 5, 2024
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Talaban Catrinel
2 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
Symi Island day cruise was a really beautiful experience, with wonderful places. But also, a very important aspect, our english tour guide, Violeta, was really nice and friendly, she was there for us and helped us if we need. So, 10 ⭐️ for Violeta!
Written August 13, 2022
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Dear CatriTraveler,
thank you for your fantastic rating and for commenting on our day cruise to Symi Island. We just wish we could have a sperate star system for our crew & team as well, as they deserve every star and kind comment given. We are so proud of our team, that helps every passenger, individually, to have a extra special day.
It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to see you again soon.
Written August 18, 2022
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GeorgiaEK
London, UK46 contributions
Aug 2021
-We have been at Symi before and this time we mainly wanted to visit Panormitis monastery. As it was a last minute decision we were unable to book the full day cruise that includes this visit.
Therefore we decided to book the noon departure from Rhodes cruise and take a taxi to Panormitis.
-Cruise was easy to book on line.
-Departures were without delays.
-There was enough time to tour around Symi town, swim(although we did not do that), do a bit of shopping and have coffee/lunch break.
Therefore we decided to book the noon departure from Rhodes cruise and take a taxi to Panormitis.
-Cruise was easy to book on line.
-Departures were without delays.
-There was enough time to tour around Symi town, swim(although we did not do that), do a bit of shopping and have coffee/lunch break.
Written August 7, 2021
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Dear GeorgiaEK,
that you for taking the time to rate us and to share your travel experience with others. We are glad to hear that our noon excursing suited your schedule and you could carry out all the plans you had for your visit in Symi.
We hope to see you again soon. Stay safe!
Written August 9, 2021
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