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Symi Island Boat Trip: Panormitis Monastery & Clear Waters
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190 Ratings
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Embark on a swift catamaran journey to Symi Island and explore its rich history, sponge diving tradition, and neoclassical architecture. Visit the historic Panormitis Monastery and take a refreshing dip in the crystal clear waters. Book your day cruise now!
Embark on a swift catamaran journey to Symi Island and explore its rich history, sponge diving tradition, and neoclassical architecture. Visit the historic Panormitis Monastery and take a refreshing dip in the crystal clear waters. Book your day cruise now!
Duration:
8 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Symi Town Hall - Homer first mentions the name Symi and the mythical king Nereus in his Iliad, in the list that includes those who participated in the Trojan War.The beautiful island of Symi, also the mythological birthplace of the Three Graces, is a small island in the Dodecanese that maintains its authentic traditional character almost intact….
- Symi Town Hall - Homer first mentions the name Symi and the mythical king Nereus in his Iliad, in the list that includes those who participated in the Trojan War.The beautiful island of Symi, also the mythological birthplace of the Three Graces, is a small island in the Dodecanese that maintains its authentic traditional character almost intact. Symi retained the neoclassical style of its architecture, as it was relatively early proclaimed
- in 1971
- as a historic settlement listed as a National Monument. That makes the island, unique in the Aegean. The charming Gialos is full of colourful mansions built almost on top of the other, with endless steps, hidden corners and incredible views that will enchant you. Its neoclassical style beauty makes Symi postcard-perfect and strolling down its promenade is a pure delight.
What's Included
- Visit of Panormitis Monastery
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Round-trip transportation by boat
- Free time on Symi for shopping and lunch
- Visit of Panormitis Monastery
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Round-trip transportation by boat
- Free time on Symi for shopping and lunch
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Personal Expenses
- Entrance fees
- Personal Expenses
Additional Information
Delight in the ultimate comfort of a boat trip to the vibrant island of Symi, featuring the historic Panormitis Monastery, in just 105 minutes. Discover the island’s archaeological history and landmarks, its long-standing sponge diving tradition, authentic Greek culture, Neoclassical architecture, and Symi’s pristine waters that beckon for a refreshing swim.
Delight in the ultimate comfort of a boat trip to the vibrant island of Symi, featuring the historic Panormitis Monastery, in just 105 minutes. Discover the island’s archaeological history and landmarks, its long-standing sponge diving tradition, authentic Greek culture, Neoclassical architecture, and Symi’s pristine waters that beckon for a refreshing swim.
Location
Σί Ντριμς (Ρόδος - Μαρμαράς/Σύμη)
Rhodes Tourist Port (Akti Sahtouri).
As you enter the port gate you will find our "Sea Dreams" check-in kiosk, where you will check in and receive your boarding pass.
Please note that you must be at the port, one (1) hour before the departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.9
(190 Ratings)
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Smistry
Oct 1, 2024
Stunning and very picturesque - We went n for the day and the boat trip was comfy . The waters so calm and clear . Simi Island is such a delight .
Simi Island where every one is dropped off can get very busy . Just remember where you get dropped off n make sure that’s where you get picked up . There are cafes all along the water side . The buildings so pretty n colourful too . If you go when it’s hot then be prepared to wear appropriate clothing as there’s not much shelter . The boats all around and winding little streets takes your breath away .
Comfy footwear , hat , sun cream and water is essential . Drink n restaurants are plentiful .
Would recommend a visit
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Diedfriedj
Sep 14, 2024
Highly recommended excursion by catamaran to Symi - We had booked this excursion days before and wanted to postpone it by one day because a rainy low was announced for the booked day. We were able to change the booking without any problems. Thank you very much for that. The crossing by catamaran was great fun for us. Staying on Symi was especially interesting. Here the tour guide named GABRIEL was the ideal tour guide, as he explained to us in great detail the history of the island, the way of life of the people there, the economic and ecological conditions on the island. We might have listened to him for hours, but we were now able to explore parts of the city of Symi on our own because of these detailed explanations. So: Big thanks to GABRIEL!!! That was perfect.
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Q8454uwbrigittep
Aug 17, 2024
Symi, a beautiful island - I rode the Symi 2 this Tour last week. Beautiful two hour drive. Great island and a super nice tour guide. Gabriel told us all about his home island and gave us many great insider tips. It's definitely worth it. Thank you again.
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Dave
Aug 13, 2024
Great Service. - Cannot believe people whinging saying 2 hours was long enough and just wanted to go back to Rhodes. There are loads of places to see on Symi.
We had a lovely stay and found the catamaran to be comfortable and was great to have food and drink available.
Suggest taking a sea sick pill - especially kids as a youngster nearly through up on my wife and I as they were sat opposite.
Great service and would def recommend.
Thanks to all the staff / crew.
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Antonioct4003cl
Sep 7, 2024
4 stars because - Beautiful experience and organization. Recommendation to sit outside in the fresh air during the journey due to the bad smell of fuel inside the vehicle
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Kam_k
Oct 2, 2024
Boat trip to Symi - Very nice boat trip. Unfortunately we didn’t get the trip to the monastery, as the weather was not suitable. It was a bit breezy but not sure why we couldn’t go.
The port area of SYMI is definitely worth a visit. I would suggest doing more research on what to do when you get there, as we wasted a lot of time walking to find the best beach -when we probably needed a water taxi to get us there. So made do with the nearby pebble beach instead.
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Panoss17
Jun 21, 2024
Rude call center - The girl at the call center (today 18:00 local time) had no desire to help us and was rude for no reason. For information, it is better to contact the staff directly at the port.
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Debramaz
Sep 29, 2024
Playing sardines! - Overcrowded and oversold. Packed onto the boat like sardines. Three of us couldn’t sit together and half a coach full behind us to fit in . Only way all tourists can get on the boat is for some to sit inside . Avoid - there are many other options available where you might actually get to enjoy a sea breeze and see outside the boat!
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Fotinim302
Sep 5, 2024
DISGRACEFUL EXPERIENCE - No seats available—does this company even function? We traveled to Sumi with two babies, paying 50 euros per ticket, and the crew showed no concern for my sister and me, along with the babies, who were forced to sit on the stairs outdoors in the sun the entire time. They were not only indifferent but also shockingly rude! This was an absolutely horrendous experience! Disgraceful! Your business should be shut down immediately. How can you sell tickets without providing enough space for passengers, especially when there are babies involved? Absolutely shameful!
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Discover27112098620
Jul 8, 2024
Horrible - We thought of having a nice day trip to Simy with a fast boat, but it was terrible. If you sit outside on the boat, you die from the stench, and once you arrive on the island, you're done after 2 hours. But we were there for 5 hours. The boat was supposed to arrive at 6:15 PM, but it showed up at 6:50 PM. Outside, you're melting away. Finally, the boat arrives, and then it's a mad rush to get in - no order, just pushing and shoving to get inside. Once was enough, never again.
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