Top 12 Rhodes Speedboat Tours

1.Speedboat Trip to Symi with Free Time to Explore

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,265 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $35Our pick

Travel from Rhodes’ Kolona Harbor to Symi aboard a modern speedboat with air-conditioned seating, an open sundeck, and a small bar. The 80-minute crossing brings you into Symi’s picture-book harbor, where you have several hours to eat, shop, walk the Kali Strata, or find a place to swim before returning.

“It was a really good day and definitely good value for money, the only thing I would say is that in the morning a lot of the other guests just all barged their way on to get onto the boat, despite myself and others already queuing up.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,048 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $69

Ride a high-speed boat from Rhodes to Symi, enjoy about three hours for lunch, shopping, and hillside walks, then stop at Saint George’s Bay for a 30-minute swim. Choose a morning departure for swimming or the 3:15 option for cooler weather and sunset views.

“Think 3 hours in Symi was a bit too long, would rather have had 2.5 hours and 1 hours swim. Overall though, we really enjoyed the day out 😊”

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3.Marmaris Day Trip by High-Speed Boat

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

You cross from Rhodes to Marmaris by catamaran, then choose four hours of free exploration or a guided coach outing with a viewpoint stop and gold center visit. Guides such as Mehmet, Lily, Freda, and Sia have led the Turkish portion. Bring your passport, allow for border checks, and expect possible rough seas.

“Boat ride was ok. On the way back a bit more advanturer, but that is up to the sea gods. It took approx. hour and a half. You have to go through passport check on Rhodes and Turkey side on the way there and back too. But it is quite quick. Then you take bus with the guide. Our guide Mehmet was the best. Funny and very knowledgeable. There is quick trip to view point with amazing view over Marmaris. Then you go to gold and diamond shop, which is nice to see and we've got turkish apple tea as welcome drink. Then the bus took us to the center…”

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4.Boat Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 975 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $48Top rated

Travel from Rhodes to Symi by fast boat, with about four hours to explore the harbor town on your own. Choose a meeting point in Rhodes Town or add hotel pickup for a fee. Expect a mid-morning departure, free time for food and shopping, and a return by boat later the same day.

“The pickup was very on time and drop off is prompt too. However our schedule trip was postponed to Sunday and thank god we were able to rescheduled our other tour. No reason given they just said the boat is not sailing and I was informed around 5pm on the eve of my sail date. One nice thing is I got a follow up text from the tour operator asking how my trip was so that was nice.”

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5.Fast Boat To Symi with a swimming stop at St George’s Bay! (Only 1hr journey)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 741 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $71

Take a fast boat from Rhodes to Symi, with three hours to explore the island independently. The 9:00 and 11:00 departures include a 30-minute swim at St George’s Bay. Expect open-sea spray, breezy conditions, onboard toilets, and a group of up to 118 people.

“Everything great! Friendly staff, boat is very fast, Symi and St George are beautiful, time in locations more than enough. Amazing experience!”

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6.Rhodes High Speed Boat to Lindos

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

Leave Rhodes at 11am on a high-speed boat and reach Lindos in about an hour. You get roughly four hours to visit the Acropolis, wander the whitewashed village, eat, or swim. Choose the Lindos-only trip or an option with a Tsampika Beach stop. The boat has restrooms and mobile tickets are accepted.

“Really good trip. Everything was very punctual and was not waiting around. Good trip for those not wanting to be on a boat for the whole day but explore some new places.”

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7.High Speed Boat Trip to Lindos

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

Travel from Rhodes Town to Lindos by high-speed boat, with about an hour each way and three or four hours ashore. Visit the Acropolis, wander whitewashed lanes, swim at Lindos Bay, or choose the Thursday option with a 30-minute stop at Tsambika Bay. English and German assistance is available.

“Very nice trip! Lindos is a lovely place. The Acropolis was impressive. The maze of shops and tavernas at the bottom was interesting. St. Pauls Bay is a mini paradise, but didn’t have quite enough time to chill there. If you have issues walking or disabilities, the Acropolis will be difficult unless you want to hop onto a donkey. The boat has the comfiest seats ever. Tip: get there early to get a good seat (as you have to check in too) and sit on the right to get a land view (and left on way back).”

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8.Speedboat trip to Symi Town and Panormitis Monastery

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

Sail from Rhodes to Symi, ride a luxury minibus to Panormitis Monastery, stop for panoramic photos, then enjoy free time in Symi Town. You get an air-conditioned cabin, sundeck, round-trip boat travel, and about 8.5 hours for $49, but no guided commentary.

“I went with my partner and friends. It was exceptionally well organised with the hotel pick up and drop off and punctual coach trip up to the monastery. It was all to be commended, except the snack. It needed some olives and cheese to go with the biscuits. Otherwise, thank you for a lovely day. Jenn Stewart-Jones”

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9.Day Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 292 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $50

Take a fast boat from Rhodes to Symi in about 75 minutes, then enjoy four hours on your own in Gialos. Browse shops, photograph the colorful harbor, eat Simiako Garidaki, and return to Rhodes. Hotel transfers are optional, and George can confirm arrangements by WhatsApp.

“Worth going to see the beautiful,colourful houses. Not dissimilar to the Amalfi Coast.”

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10.RIB Cruise with Drinks and 4 Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 217 reviews · from $48

Join Captain Michael or Lazaros for a 2.5-hour small-group RIB cruise from Rhodes’ east coast. Swim at Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladiko, Traganou, and the Alikies caves, with snorkel gear, floats, soft drinks, bottled cocktails, Wi-Fi, and a restroom onboard.

“It was a great experience which i recommend to do if you visit the island,we went with a small couple (5 persons) which make it very personal and private.”

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11.Beaches Trip by Jet Boat with Snorkeling and Drinks

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

Join Jet Boat Rhodes at Mandraki Harbour for a fast coastal ride to Kallithea Springs Bay and Santa Marina. Swim, snorkel, explore sea caves, enjoy cold drinks and music, then watch the captain perform 360 spins, power stops, and vortexes. English and Greek guidance is provided.

“Our Captain was awesome, i want to thank him many many times for our experience, it was amazing. The ride was very fun, good music, nice atmosphere, lots of drinks for everyone (water, beer, soft drinks like cola and soo on), they have equipment for snorkeling, it was a very nice experience. I definitely recommend this trip, you are not going to regret even 2 cents.”

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

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

Set out from Faliraki with an experienced English-speaking skipper on a small RIB cruise for up to 10 people. You will pass secluded bays, Rhodes Town, Saint Nicholas fortress, and the old harbor before sunset, with champagne and seasonal fruit served onboard.

“Highly recommend! Our skipper was super knowledgeable and accommodating. The views from the boat are exceptional and the small number of people made the trip feel more exclusive.”

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