The 12 Rhodes Speedboat Tours That Earn Their Fare

1.High-Speed Boat to Symi Island & Saint George’s Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,048 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $69 a head Our pick

Ride with Rhodes Sea Lines from Mandraki Harbor to Symi in about an hour, with three hours to explore the harbor, shops, lanes, tavernas, and beaches on your own. The 9:00 and 11:00 departures include a 30-minute swim at Saint George’s Bay. The 15:15 sailing offers a photo stop instead, plus cooler temperatures and a sunset return.

“Enjoyable time had by all! Fast boat wasn’t a bad ride at all, after reading a couple of reviews I was a bit worried but it was smooth and relaxing. Prefered the shorter journey to Symi than some of the boats offered. Symi is worth the visit, very pretty. Had a nice meal and shared it with the fish. And got to swim in St George’s bay on the return. Would recommend!”

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2.Marmaris Day Trip by High-Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,236 reviews · 8 hours · from $55 a head

Cross from Rhodes to Marmaris by high-speed catamaran, then choose a guided coach transfer or explore alone. Guides such as Mehmet, Lily, Magda, and Freda provide local tips, while four hours in the center cover the bazaar, castle, marina, and beach. Expect passport checks, a jewelry stop on the coach tour, and possible rough seas on the return.

“This was such a good trip and worth every penny. A coach picked us up at the port to take us to a beautiful view point followed by 30 mins in a jewellery shop…we then went into the old town where we had plenty of time to do our own thing. The views from panorama bar were stunning. Coffee shops and cute spots a plenty of you’re not going for the shopping! The coach took us back to the port for our journey back to Rhodes. The perfect day out!”

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3.Rhodes High Speed Boat to Lindos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 316 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $54 a head

Board Rhodes Sea Lines at 11am for a high-speed coastal ride to Lindos. You get roughly four hours to visit the Acropolis, wander the whitewashed village, eat, shop, or swim. Choose the Lindos-only trip or add a Tsampika Beach stop. The boat has restrooms, comfortable seats, and a maximum capacity of 118 people.

“Boat was spacious and the one hour ride each direction was smooth and relaxing. Staff were pleasant and accommodating. Only thing better would be a bit more time in Lindos, but would go again and recommend to others!”

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4.High Speed Boat Trip to Lindos

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 308 reviews · from $50 a head

Travel from Rhodes Town or Faliraki to Lindos by high-speed boat with English or German-speaking staff. Choose four hours in Lindos, or three hours plus a 30-minute swim at Tsambika Bay on Thursdays. Walk or take a donkey to the Acropolis, explore the whitewashed village, and swim at the beach before returning.

“Such a great trip and stopping to swim on the way back was an excellent touch. The trip was quick and allowed us to see a lot more of the island. We had a few hours to explore Lindos which was super fun.”

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5.Speedboat trip to Symi Town and Panormitis Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 304 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $49 a head

Sail from Rhodes to Symi, then ride a minibus across the island to Panormitis Monastery. You get a panoramic photo stop, about 45 minutes at the monastery, and free time in Symi Town for food, swimming, shopping, and side streets. The boat has air-conditioned seating, a sundeck, and a small bar.

“a little more clarity on the process. when we arrived at the port for the boat the person proceesing our ticket assumed we knew what happened next regarding the bus to the monastry - what time to get, where from, and what the return would be etc. we asked about it but it would have been better if it was explained before we had to ask”

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6.RIB Cruise with Drinks and 4 Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 217 reviews · from $48 a head Best value

Spend 2.5 hours aboard a fast, comfortable RIB with captain Michael or Lazaros, stopping at Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladiko, Traganou, and the Alikies caves. Swim, snorkel, jump from the boat, and enjoy soft drinks or bottled cocktails. Pickup is available from several Rhodes resort areas.

“such an amazing experience! we had the best time! such a lovely host and the boat was gorgeous.”

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7.Beaches Trip by Jet Boat with Snorkeling and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 106 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $94 a head

Join Jet Boat Rhodes at Mandraki Harbour for a 2.5-hour coastal ride with an English- or Greek-speaking guide. You will cruise past Rhodes Town, swim and snorkel at Kallithea Springs Bay and Santa Marina, explore sea caves, and watch the captain perform spins, power stops, and vortexes. Drinks and snorkeling gear are included.

“Det var bästa aktivitet i Rhodos kaptenen var så trevlig.”

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8.Fast Boat To Symi & St George’s Bay Directly from Faliraki Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $83 a head

Leave Ammoudes near Faliraki at 10:20 am on a fast boat to Symi, with three hours to explore Gialos and the island’s pretty harbor. On the return, stop for 30 minutes at St George’s Bay for swimming and views. The English-language trip holds up to 118 people and returns to the same meeting point.

“A rough trip with the wing on the way to Symi but all was very well organised and on time. Coming back was much smoother. Symi itself was fantastic.. very pretty place , we had some lunch next to the sea which was lovely. 3 hrs we found was just the right amount of time to spend there. St George’s bay was also beautiful to have a refreshing swim on the way back to Faliraki. Managed to park our car right on the beach next to pick up point…. Amazing day and the highlight of our holiday !!”

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9.Kiotari, Lardos, Pefkos, & Lindos: Speedboat to Symi Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 46 reviews · 9 hours · from $147 a head

You’ll board the Aphrodite Princess near Kiotari or Lardos for a fast ride to Symi, with about three hours to wander the harbor town and eat at your own expense. A 30-minute swim at Saint George Bay adds a fine blue-water break. English, Greek, and German assistance is available.

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10.Faliraki: Evening RIB Cruise with Champagne and Sunset Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $70 a head

Set out from Faliraki in a fast, comfortable RIB with a small group and an English-speaking skipper. You’ll cross from Rhodes’ east coast to the west, pass secluded bays, Rhodes Town, Saint Nicholas fortress, and the old Colossus harbor before champagne and seasonal fruit accompany sunset views.

“It was awesome! Our skipper had a really good Choice of music, showed us beautiful bays and made this an unforgettible activity. Thank you a lot.”

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11.Luxury RIB All-Inclusive Swimming Cruise to 3 Bays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $1,532 for the boat, seats 8 Top rated

Spend three hours on a luxury RIB with a private group of up to eight, stopping for swims at Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladiko Bay, and Kallithea Springs. You get 45 minutes at the first and third bays, snacks at Ladiko, and an open bar of beer, wine, and soft drinks. Guides may include Captain Hristos or Captain James.

“Great day out, Captain Hristos was knowledgeable and very friendly! Would definitely recommend!”

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12.Rhodes Town Day Tour from Kolymbia in a High Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $48 a head

Meet Kolymbia Sea Lines at Kolymbia Harbor at 10:15 am for a high-speed boat ride to Rhodes Town. The crossing can take less than an hour, leaving time to explore both the medieval Old Town and newer city streets before returning to Kolymbia. The boat holds up to 98 people.

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