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Skip the long ferry and reach Symi in about one hour aboard a high-speed boat from Rhodes, with a swim stop at St George’s Bay on select departures. Enjoy three hours on the island to explore Gialos, sample local taverna fare, and snap photos of the colorful hillside mansions.
Skip the long ferry and reach Symi in about one hour aboard a high-speed boat from Rhodes, with a swim stop at St George’s Bay on select departures. Enjoy three hours on the island to explore Gialos, sample local taverna fare, and snap photos of the colorful hillside mansions.
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Operated by Rhodes Sea Lines · Rhodes, South Aegean
The engine thrum eases as the shoreline of Symi resolves from blue haze into the stacked, candy-colored houses above the harbor. In an hour the fast boat cuts across the Aegean, dropping passengers at the port of Gialos where narrow alleys lead up to hilltop mansions and a compact town built around a working fishing quay.
easy.
6 hours (includes 3 hours on Symi).
Suitable for most fitness levels; regular mobility helps for walking uphill from the port.
The high-speed boat takes about one hour each way; the overall trip listed is around six hours including three hours free time on Symi.
The 9:00 and 11:00 departures include a 30-minute swim stop at St George’s Bay; the 15:15 departure stops briefly for photos only.
Yes, the vessel has onboard restrooms and basic facilities for the crossing.
The operator notes wheelchair-accessible surfaces and transportation options, but availability can depend on the vessel and boarding assistance—contact the operator if you require accommodations.
Symi prospered in the 19th century from sponge diving and shipowning; many neoclassical homes above Gialos reflect that maritime wealth.
Tourism can stress fragile seagrass beds (Posidonia) and coastal habitats; avoid littering, use marked moorings, and keep distance from nesting or resting wildlife.
Rhodes Sea Lines operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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