9 Boat Trips from Rhodes Worth Booking

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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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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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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.Lindos: Submarine Cruise with Swimming Stop at Navarone Bay

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

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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8.Rhodes Bay to Bay Swim Cruise-Greek Buffet w/wine included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $71Top rated

Spend about six hours cruising from Mandraki Port to three very different Rhodes swimming spots. You get cushioned seating, snorkeling gear, a Greek buffet with vegetarian and gluten-free choices, wine, soft drinks, and time to swim, sunbathe, or relax on deck. Hotel pickup costs extra.

“Had a great time theere was plenty of space to lounge. Wine and water was included just thought the food was basic pasta with chicken”

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9.Cruise to Symi island & St George bay + Transfer & Greek Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 83 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $82

Spend 8 to 9 hours cruising from Rhodes to Symi aboard the Doll, with hotel pickup, a 1.5-hour swim stop, snorkeling gear, lunch, and about three hours in Symi town. The route and swim location can change with weather and the captain’s decision.

“Great with pick up at the hotel and being brought back after the trip. New boat (1 year old) and a good way to see Symi with 2 swim stops on the way. Nb! Cash only in the bar on board.”

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