Symi Island Express: Fastest Aegean Cruise

Experience a fast and exciting boat trip from Rhodes to Symi Island. Explore the picturesque island, enjoy free time for lunch, shopping, and swimming, and return to Rhodes in just 1 hour 15 minutes.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Symi - Reach the harbor quicker than any other boat, allowing approximately 4 hours to leisurely explore the town.
    ❤️ The Amphitheater of Color
    As the boat enters the harbor of Gialos, have your camera ready. You’ll witness rows of pastel-colored mansions ascending the hillside. This is one of Europe’s best-preserved neoclassical towns and a…
What's Included
  • Boat Ticket
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Pickup (if option selected)
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Enhance your Aegean journey with our High-Speed Express Cruiser, the swiftest and most stable way to reach Symi Island. While other vessels take hours, we ensure a quick and smooth trip, allowing you approximately 4 hours to explore every hidden gem of Symi Town.
⚓ Quick Facts
● The Vessel: A top-tier high-speed cruiser designed for exceptional stability…

Location
Half Price Tours
Gallias
If you are not using our hotel transfer service and are coming to the harbor on your own, please arrive at our Main Office at Gallias 6, Rhodes (located near Mandraki Harbor). ● Check-in Window: 09:15 AM – 09:40 AM.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Anna_c20
Jun 8, 2026
Great trip to Symi - Our hotel in Lindos recommended this company and helped us organise a day trip to Symi. We had been struggling to find a company ourselves that could do this from Lindos as the direct boats didn’t seem to start until mid June. We were picked up at 8am from our hotel in Lindos and driven to Rhodes and the company organised tickets for the high speed boat. It was a lovely day and Symi is well worth seeing. We weren’t fussed about a swimming stop on the way back and preferred to spend the extra time on Symi so this was ideal. We were then met at the harbour in Rhodes and driven back to Lindos- all very straightforward. The company also organised transfers for us later on in the week to and from Rhodes Town so we could explore the old town. We were picked up again at 8am and were collected about 4pm all for 50 euros (price for return for both of us) which I thought was reasonable. Very well organised and friendly and entertaining drivers -would definitely use again
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Vindaloosue
Jun 6, 2026
Day trip to Symi - Very happy with the trip to Symi island. We didn't want the swimming stop so this was perfect for us. The only operator we found that would pick us up from Theologolos and take us back. Transfer fee only €30 added to the cost, which was reasonable. Total for two was €99. Transfers were on time, with very pleasant drivers. Boat was good, bar and toilets on board. A/c part as well as rooftop seating. Would definitely recommend.
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Hind
Jun 5, 2026
Have a nice boat trip and time on Symi - Everything top, pre-infromed and good contact. Definitely recommended. Have a nice boat trip and wonderful time on Symi. Plenty of time to discover and eat well. Come back for sure!
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Pamelaje9447xj
Jun 2, 2026
Pam and sandra may 17th - Absolutely loved this trip. We were picked up at hotel on time and dropped back hotel on return. Our driver was at port on arrival lovely man.
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Curious812086
May 31, 2026
Boat ride and Symi Island - Great day at Symi Island, so much to see in this beautiful place. The boat ride was great (for someone who hates boats)! Highly recommend
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Billieginat
May 30, 2026
Lovely trip, great value and lovely communication - A great experience and a lovely trip. George What's Apped the night before to share directions and checked in after our return. The boat was spacious and clean, definitely appreciated there being some cover in the lower deck. Had a few hours in symi which was a great amount of time for good food, swimming and shopping. The boat was easy to locate and left on time. Perhaps the sailing time was more 1 hour 30 mins. But lovely experience overall.
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205sennik
May 29, 2026
Happy customers - Everything was very fluent! They picked us from Hotel and we stopped by their office to pay and to get information for the trip. After that we drove to harbour to the boat. Operating through Half Price Tours was easy and the staff was so kind! Our driver was very kind and funny during our way back to the hotel! 😊
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Y2008pmmarianaf
May 29, 2026
Value for money - I was a bit skeptical in booking via the operator website but it was absolutely fine as it's literally just a booking, you only pay on the day of the tour in their office. In there everyone was lovely and even gave us advice for a good coffee place before boarding 😊 The day before the experience we received a message from George with all the directions to their office/boarding times etc so great communication from their team in general! The boat ride itself was a bit over one hour (it probably also depends on the tides) but it was an enjoyable ride. Symi is beautiful and it's a worthy experience. Feels a tad short as 3:30 hours went flying (we only arrived in symi at 12:00 and we had to board by 3:30pm). I would definitely recommend this company to experience symi it's good value for money.
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Explorationists24190
May 28, 2026
Efficient experience - High Speed boat to Symi island and back - After searching for and found what we wanted to do whilst we stayed in Lardos, Greece we eventually came across Half Price Tours. Booked on the Weds eve for the day after (Thurs) and had confirmation and information of where to meet driver for pickup by the Weds night 8pm. The day itself was great. Pickup exact time boat left on time and managed to see much of the beautiful Symi island with the alloted 4 hours or so before getting the boat back. Driver was waiting for us upon boat arrival back at Rhodes and was very efficient. Overall, great experience. Would absolutely recommend booking with this company. Even gave us a leaflet which entitled you to 10% discount from the local sponge shop as well as an eatery and a few other shops on the port of the island.
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Al34
May 28, 2026
Excellent trip and well organised - Excellent trip, really well organised and good communication. We were picked up from our hotel at the time advised. Symi is a great place to visit for a few hours. Thanks to Half Price Tours for this experience!
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From $53
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).