Luxury Symi Cruise & St. George’s Bay (Only ~1-hour journey)
Description
Step aboard the newest and most beautiful boat in Rhodes. Designed in the style of a luxury yacht, this 30-metre high-speed vessel turns heads in every harbor. Experience the "Jewel of the Dodecanese" with Half Price Tours on a cruise that prioritizes space, style, and exclusive comforts. ⚓ Quick Facts ● The High-Speed Vessel: A 2023 luxury yacht-style cruiser with guaranteed seating for every guest (only ~1-hour journey). ● Departure: Mandraki Harbor, Rhodes (Check-in at our office, Gallias 6, next to harbor). ● Hotel Pick-up: Available from Faliraki, Ialyssos, Kolymbia, Lindos, Pefkos, Lardos, Gennadi, Theologos & Rhodes Town. ● Swim Stop: 1 hour of exclusive access to St. George’s Bay. ● Onboard Perks: Free Wi-Fi, premium bar, and full accessibility. ❤️ Why Upgrade to VIP? Unlike many high-speed "open" boats where passengers are forced to sit under the scorching sun for over an hour one way, our boat is 100% Shaded & Air-Conditioned. Not bumpy, so sea-sickness free as well.
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Itinerary
Arrive in style as the boat glides into Gialos Harbor. You will have 3 full hours of free time to explore the most picturesque island in Greece. ✦ Premium Discoveries: Visit high-end jewelry boutiques and local art galleries hidden in the narrow alleys. ✦ Gourmet Seafood: We recommend a seaside table for the signature Symi Shrimp and local white wine. ✦ The Panorama: Wander up the Kali Strata for iconic photos of the harbor from above.
On the way to Symi, we visit the legendary St. George’s Bay. This secluded paradise is famous for its 300-meter vertical cliffs that shield the turquoise waters from the wind. ✦ What to do: We drop anchor, allowing you to jump directly from the boat into the crystal-clear sea. ✦ The Best Swim Stop: Spend a generous 1 hour at St. George’s Bay—giving you ample time to snorkel with our complimentary equipment or enjoy a cocktail in the turquoise water.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer pick-ups from all the hotels in Rhodes island. Transfer service is available for a small additional supplement, which depends on how far is located your hotel (visible during checkout). It includes both ways: pick-up from your hotel, and after the trip drop off back. When booking select an option that covers the area where is located your hotel. For example: if you stay in Faliraki, select option "Pickup: Faliraki, Ialyssos". ❓ What if my hotel isn't on the list? Don't worry! We pick up from almost everywhere in Rhodes. If you don't see your hotel in the dropdown menu, you have two easy options: ● During Booking: Simply type your hotel name into the "Special Requirements" field. Once we receive your booking, we will manually confirm your exact pick-up time and location. ● Contact Us Directly: Send us a quick message with your hotel name, and we will let you know the closest meeting point and pick up time within 24 hours. ❓ Arriving on Your Own? (Parking & Tips) If you are staying in Rhodes Town or have a rental car, you can meet us directly at our office at 09:15-09:30 AM. ● Important Note on Parking: Please be aware that parking in Rhodes Town near the harbor can be very challenging, especially during the summer months. ● The "1-Hour Rule": If you choose to drive, we strongly recommend arriving at least one hour early to search for a parking space. ● Paid Parking: Most spots near the port are paid zones and fill up quickly. ● Our Recommendation: To avoid the "parking headache" and ensure a stress-free start to your holiday, we highly recommend booking a transfer with us. Let us handle the driving and drop you off right at the check-in point!
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Departure: Every Day at 10:00 from the Harbor in Rhodes Town.
- Return to Rhodes to Mandraki Harbor: ~18:00.
Reviews(49)
A highlight of our trip to Rhodes, including for our 5 and 7 year olds! Symi is beautiful and the swim stop at St. George’s Bay is pretty incredible. Definitely worth the trip. We added on the transfer to/from our hotel and everything was smooth and punctual. The Half Price Tours staff even proactively offered to drove us back to our hotel immediately after getting off the boat back in Rhodes, rather than having us wait about 20 minutes for the others who were also heading back to our hotel, as they knew we had kids who would likely be exhausted after a long day. Highly recommend!
In my opinion not worth the price. 198 USD /2 people. I think you can just book the more cheap versions of this trip, or if you want a real luxurious version then maybe just buy the catamaran trips which are only around 20€ more expensive than this one. I don’t think the high price is offering more than the cheaper version- still a doll boat, still full, it is definitely not just an hour trip (1.5 to 2 h actually) and the boat does not go close enough to reach the beautiful turqoise water from near shore, which should be announced before booking the trip, I thought we would stop closer to the beach. On the positive side, the staff was very professional and the pickup worked perfectly. Customer service is attentive and helpful.
The boat is okay, but far from luxurious. The seating is very cramped. There was a line to swim in the bay - typical mass processing. The crew was nice. We were also clearly on the road for longer than 1 hour of travel time. However, the island is really very beautiful.
Thank you for your feedback. While we do understand that the term "luxury" everyone understands differently, but this boat costs around 3 million euros, and is a brand new boat, and the most luxurious one that travels from Rhodes to Symi. So it is a very big upgrade comparing with other boats. The price-wise it is also priced very decently, and having in mind the fuel prices and the distance to Symi (which is a quite far), it is a great value for money. The full season is a full season in Rhodes, and having in mind that we have over 4 million of tourists every season, and Symi is a top attraction while visiting Rhodes, all the boats are working under full capacity. Happy to hear that overall you enjoyed it and everything went well! Though I would disagree that this experience and friendly crew are worth only two starts, but I guess everyone to his own expectations. Enjoy your holidays!
Definitely not 'luxury'. We were packed in like sardines with people pushing and shoving while cheaper options were departing half empty.
Great from start to finish, really easy to book and helpful staff in the office and on the boat, would definitely recommend.
Very very very long day. The boat was absolutely jam packed - definitely over 100 people, so you were fighting to get a seat. The journey was also very long (approx 1.5 hours each way). When you get to Symi, it is beautiful, but there is really not much to do apart from going for lunch. You definitely do not need 3 whole hours on the island. The swim stop was also not the best.. you had to queue to get into the sea because the boat was just way too full.. and then queue to get back onto the boat when you were finished in the sea. It would also make more sense to stop after Symi instead of before, so you do not arrive onto the island damp and wet. The island was beautiful and the your company Half Price Tours were very friendly but I don’t think I would recommend this trip.
Lovely day out, Symi island is stunning and well worth the trip and swimming at St George’s Bay is stunning, the boat was nice however wouldn’t describe it as luxury and the trip there and back to Symi was longer than an hour as per description
Had an amazing day at Symi Island. Brilliant communication, straight forward transfers and kept us up to date with where to go & meet! They even messaged me on WhatsApp as I accidentally put my wrong email address in & sent me the confirmation via WhatsApp. They answered all questions I had! Was cheap for what we experienced! Was plently of room on the boat for everyone and wasn’t cramped like I’ve seen other boats! Would definitely recommend it 100%
A nice experience . booked at the hotel .was picked up by a friendly driver Also told a thing or two about the island .beautiful spacious boat .have been sitting beans Enjoyed the view.a day trips at sea and symi island .delicious shrimp eaten specialty of the island
Very good address, friendly and punctual staff; Very serious agency. A big thank you to Agata Rodos
