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The 15 Best Bay & Island Cruises in Greece

22 tours  ·  from $23 a head

Day boats to Symi, swim stops in a bay you cannot drive to, and the crossings that turn an island stay into two islands. These 15 note the sailing times and what the meltemi does to them.

From Rhodes: Cruise to Symi Island and Saint George's Bay - Arriving in Gialos, Symi’s picture-book port
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From Rhodes: Cruise to Symi Island and Saint George’s Bay

1.Cruise to Symi Island and Saint George’s Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,137 reviews · 8h 30m · from $41Our pick

Leave Rhodes at 10:00 on an SP Cruises boat, swim for about an hour at Saint George Bay, then spend roughly three hours in Symi’s pretty port of Gialos. Captain Yannis and the crew keep the trip friendly and well run, with indoor seating, a bar, floats, showers, and a lifeguard.

“The greatest travel I ever had. Everything on time, easy to locate. Snacks are little pricey. We had only 45 minutes swimming, but it was incredible!”

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Boat Trip to Symi Island with swimming stop at St George Bay - What the boat ride is really like
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Boat Trip to Symi Island with swimming stop at St George Bay

2.Boat Trip to Symi Island with swimming stop at St George Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,753 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $48

Spend about nine hours at sea, with a one-hour swim at Saint George Bay and three hours to explore Symi town. The boat has toilets and a snack bar, hotel pickup is available for an extra fee, and the trip returns to Rhodes. Bring seasickness tablets and your own snorkel.

“Well organised, friendly staff on shore and crew on boat. Accurate timings and a well stocked bar on board with reasonably priced snacks and drinks.”

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Rhodes: Morning Cruise to Symi Island & St. George Bay - Getting from your hotel to Mandraki Harbour
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Rhodes: Morning Cruise to Symi Island & St. George Bay

3.Morning Cruise to Symi Island & St. George Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,671 reviews · 8 hours · from $64

Set out from Mandraki Harbour aboard Doll, a modern, accessible boat with indoor and outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, toilets, and a snack bar. Swim or snorkel at St George’s Bay, then spend three hours in Symi’s photogenic harbour, with time for lunch, shops, and Kali Strata.

“Great day out and such a good price for everything included! Would definitely recommend! 3 hours to roam Symi is definitely enough time too”

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Zakynthos: Laganas Bay, Myzithres & Turtles Speedboat Tour - Keri Caves and the second chance to swim
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Zakynthos: Laganas Bay, Myzithres & Turtles Speedboat Tour

4.Zakynthos: Laganas Bay, Myzithres & Turtles Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 826 reviews · 3 hours - 210 minutes · from $38

Take a small-group speedboat from Agios Sostis through Laganas Bay, Myzithres, Keri Caves, and Marathonisi. You get three planned swim stops, turtle spotting, cave views, and a guide such as Jimmy, George, or Petros. Hotel pickup is available, but allow extra time for the van.

“Amazing activity and great value for money. We had an amazing guide who had fantastic knowledge about the islands caves and turtles. Also provide us with great humour and music!! Highly recommend taking part in this tour”

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Rhodes: Cruise to Symi & St George's Bay with Hotel Transfer - A quick crossing with plenty of sea spray
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Rhodes: Cruise to Symi & St George’s Bay with Hotel Transfer

5.Cruise to Symi & St George’s Bay with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 733 reviews · 6 hours · from $69

Take the Aphrodite Royal from Mandraki Harbour to Symi in about an hour, then enjoy three hours to wander the pastel harbor town. On the return, stop for a 30-minute swim at St George’s Bay. Hotel pickup is available from selected Rhodes resort areas.

“This was the best day of our holiday, the Aphrodite Royal we cruised on is a 2025 boat that seems as if it was designed by Ferrari. Symi was amazing and the swim stop was beautiful”

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Faliraki: Direct Cruise to Symi & Saint George's Bay - The fast crossing to Symi
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Faliraki: Direct Cruise to Symi & Saint George’s Bay

6.Faliraki: Direct Cruise to Symi & Saint George’s Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 455 reviews · 8 hours · from $81

Join Rhodes Sea Lines from Faliraki Beach for a fast boat ride to Symi, three hours to explore its harbor town, and a 30-minute swim at Saint George’s Bay. Boarding is available near four Faliraki hotels, with free parking at Amada Colossos and English, German, and Greek-speaking staff.

“Exhilarating ride! The high-speed boat trip from Faliraki beach to Symi island was an absolute blast. Zooming through the waves for 3 hours was pure excitement, and the swim stop at St. George's Bay was a welcome respite. The stunning landscapes and turquoise waters made it a journey to remember. Highly recommend for a memorable day out!”

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Chania: Menies Beach & Chironisia Bay Cruise with Snorkeling - Snorkeling over WWII remains
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Chania: Menies Beach & Chironisia Bay Cruise with Snorkeling

7.Chania: Menies Beach & Chironisia Bay Cruise with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 429 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

From Kolymbari, you cruise along the Rodopou Peninsula to Menies Beach and Chironisia Bay. You get snorkeling gear, swim time, a guide in English or Greek, and optional hotel transfers. Expect rocky shores, clear water, small caves, and a boat that may carry a large group.

“we had a lovely day. the communication was great when we had to change the day. lovely waters to swim in. Boat was busy but had ample space. Only improvement might be to detail that it's just crisps and drinks for sale on the boat, I thought there might be some other food.”

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Zakynthos: Blue Caves and Navagio Bay Swim Cruise - Leaving Agios Nikolaos Harbour
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Zakynthos: Blue Caves and Navagio Bay Swim Cruise

8.Zakynthos: Blue Caves and Navagio Bay Swim Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 393 reviews · 2h 30m · from $41

Set out with YOTOMU from Agios Nikolaos for a 150-minute cruise to Navagio Bay, Agios Andreas, and the Blue Caves. Captains such as Kostas and Dimitris share local details, steer into rocky arches, and allow time to swim and snorkel.

“the best Trip passable!! The water is perfekt blue and you can see the grund of the sea. The guider explains everything veröffentlicht welll and answerrs all the questions. In the boat Theresia is enough place and shadow of you wann. You can swim in the blue cave and on a beach. The blue cave is breathtaking. of you will bock this guidance you wohnt regnet IT definetely!!! I World pay for such a Trip more than IT Costa so Goodyear is IT. Tank you!!!”

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Rhodes Town: Boat Trip to Symi Island and St Marina Bay - Meeting the Rizos Cruises boat in Rhodes
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Rhodes Town: Boat Trip to Symi Island and St Marina Bay

9.Rhodes Town: Boat Trip to Symi Island and St Marina Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 387 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Sail from Rhodes to St Marina Bay for a 30-minute swim and snorkel stop, then spend three hours exploring Symi’s colorful harbor and streets. Rizos Cruises provides sunbeds, toilets, WiFi, floats, air conditioning, and a bar selling snacks and drinks. Bring a towel, cash, and a light jacket early or late in the season.

“Amazing amazing. I heard about this place online before coming and knew I had to book a trip there. This was recommended to me and did not disappoint. Beautiful place, great boat ride there and back with a stop half way there so we could get into the sea.”

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Agios Nikolaos: Fun Cruise Around Elounda Bay - Kolokytha Beach gives you the first long swim
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Agios Nikolaos: Fun Cruise Around Elounda Bay

10.Agios Nikolaos: Fun Cruise Around Elounda Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 372 reviews · 4h 30m · from $23Best value

Join a 270-minute cruise from Agios Nikolaos harbor across Mirabello and Elounda Bay. You get two long swim stops, a close boat ride around Spinalonga, floating noodles, watermelon, raki or a cocktail, music, and reasonably priced food and drinks. Snorkel gear is available to rent or buy.

“was really perfect.Little money for very beautiful and nice trip”

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Rhodes: Anthony Quinn Bay & Sea Caves Snorkeling Cruise - Meeting the boat near Stama restaurant
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Rhodes: Anthony Quinn Bay & Sea Caves Snorkeling Cruise

11.Anthony Quinn Bay & Sea Caves Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 341 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $64

Cruise Rhodes’ east coast aboard a comfortable small-group RIB with Captain Michael or Lazaros. Swim and snorkel at Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladiko, Traganou, and the Alikies caves, with masks, floats, drinks, Wi-Fi, and optional hotel pickup included.

“Excellent. The swim spots were very good, very friendly guide. Only 4 of us on the boat, 2 groups of 2. Was a lovely relaxing but fun experience and great value for money! The guide has a stash of pool noodles, drinks, snorkels and waterproof phone cases.”

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Thessaloniki: Half-Day Sailing Cruise to Shipwreck Bay - Sailing across the Thermaic Gulf
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Thessaloniki: Half-Day Sailing Cruise to Shipwreck Bay

12.Thessaloniki: Half-Day Sailing Cruise to Shipwreck Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 260 reviews · 6 hours · from $112

Join skipper Makis aboard the small Blue Foam sailing boat from Nea Michaniona. Sail across the Thermaic Gulf to Navagio Beach near Epanomi, swim to a 1970 shipwreck, snorkel in clear water, and eat a fresh Greek lunch with wine on board.

“We had an amazing day on the water! Our guide was so lovely and helpful”

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Faliraki: Yellow Sub Cruise to Anthony Quinn Bay & the Caves - The first views from Faliraki
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Faliraki: Yellow Sub Cruise to Anthony Quinn Bay & the Caves

Rhodes: Bay to Bay Swim Cruise with Greek Buffet and Wine - Passing Faliraki and Ladiko Bay
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Rhodes: Bay to Bay Swim Cruise with Greek Buffet and Wine

14.Bay to Bay Swim Cruise with Greek Buffet and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 187 reviews · 6 hours · from $69

Spend six hours aboard Romantika Dreams, cruising from Mandraki Port to Kallithea, Afandou, and Anthony Quinn Bay. Swim from the anchored boat, use the included masks and pool noodles, enjoy a Greek buffet with local white and rosé wine, and return with music, views, and plenty of deck time.

“Had an amazing time - plenty of stops to swim, jump in and snorkel. Beautiful views and incredible food. I would book this again”

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Lindos: Submarine Cruise with Swimming Stop at Navarone Bay - The first 30 minutes: seeing Lindos from the sea
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Lindos: Submarine Cruise with Swimming Stop at Navarone Bay

15.Lindos: Submarine Cruise with Swimming Stop at Navarone Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 178 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Spend two hours aboard Hippo Submarine, seeing Lindos, St. Paul’s Bay, and the Acropolis from the sea. Feed fish beside the underwater viewing chamber, enjoy air-conditioning and WiFi, then swim for 30 minutes in Navarone Bay. One beverage is included.

“Super nice trip. Very friendly and helpful crew. On time and as promised. Very nice boat and snack drinks at very affordable prices 👍👌 My best recommendation.”

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