PREMIUM Symi Cruise & St. George’s Bay (Only ~1,5-hour journey)
Description
Step aboard the newest and most beautiful boat in Rhodes. Designed in the style of a premium 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 premium comforts. ⚓ Quick Facts ● The High-Speed Vessel: A 2023 premium yacht-style cruiser with guaranteed seating for every guest (only ~1,5-hour journey). ● Departure: Mandraki Harbor (Check-in at our office, Gallias 6, next to harbor). ● Hotel Pick-up: Available from Faliraki, Ialyssos, Kolymbia, Lindos, Pefkos, Lardos, Gennadi & Theologos. ● 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 PREMIUM? Unlike many high-speed "open" boats where passengers are forced to sit under the scorching sun for more than an hour one way, our boat has Air-Conditioned Salon & Shaded Decks. 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 around 3 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 around 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
Reviews(56)
The tour and the organization were amazing! Highly recommend this tour!
It was great!! DOLL boat very beautiful and well-equipped. Very nice and welcoming crew as well as Georges at the agency. Good organization. The excursions are truly incredible! A must-do!
We booked the Premium Symi Cruise & St George’s Bay with Half Price Tours and had a fantastic day from start to finish. The boat was smooth and comfortable, which made the journey very enjoyable, and everything was well organised. The crew were friendly and helpful, which made the whole experience even better. Our favourite part was visiting Symi Town — it is absolutely beautiful! We loved walking around the picturesque harbour, admiring the colourful traditional houses and enjoying the atmosphere. It was definitely one of the highlights of our holiday in Rhodes. St George’s Bay was also stunning, with beautiful clear blue water and incredible scenery. It was a lovely place to relax and enjoy the sea. Overall, we had a wonderful day and would definitely recommend Half Price Tours to anyone visiting Rhodes and wanting to explore Symi. It was a memorable experience and one of the highlights of our trip!
We booked through the hotel, which advised us to book by presenting it as a luxury experience, while it was a nightmare. We spent 55 euros each to be packed into a slaughterhouse for hours, without being able to take a swim because we were crowded one on top of the other. We stopped at San Georgia, swimming was impossible, 50 people who all jumped in together, there wasn't even space to jump in. To be forgotten, a day of vacation lost.
Best offf the best. Nice giude and everythink was good,
Exceptional day with perfect weather and the arrival on the island of Symi is grandiose. Magnificent picturesque village perched on the mountainside. The stop at St. George Bay with plenty of time to enjoy the turquoise water is one of the highlights. Kudos to the entire Half Price Tours team for their professionalism, and the personalized photo magnet and keychain package at a very reasonable price is an excellent idea.
Rude staff and no information given to customers- stuck in Symi all day and night - dumped at ferry pier with no toilets, refreshments and no information- avoid this company - doll and doll II
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!
