Top Rhodes Day Cruises

Very well organised day out to Symi. Collected from our hotel on time, correspondence beforehand was excellent, driver was friendly and polite. Arrived at Rhodes and was met by a guide who explained where to meet our boat and times, again friendly and efficient. Boat was busy but trip was good, were able to sit on deck in the sun and enjoy the views. Firstly stopped at the monastery in Panormitis which was really lovely, had plenty time to wander round and enjoy the place before heading to the town of Symi on the boat. Docked in Symi and the place is breathtaking, wandered around and saw the majority of highlights. The small shops are lovely and it was really nice to visit some of them, we had pizza in a small place just off the Main Street and it was really good. After a few hours it was time to head back to the boat and make our return to Rhodes. It was easy to find your way around Symi, we never felt lost, but we never travelled out of the town itself as it was a particularly hot day. But to be honest, we didn’t feel we needed to as we were having such a nice time in the town. Return boat trip was equally as good and enjoyable, and our transport was waiting for us exactly where he said he would be, driver was again very welcoming and escorted us back to our hotel. Overall, it was a very enjoyable day, and we would do it all again in a flash. What a lovely experience, we would really recommend it.

We booked our trip online and had confirmation and a text message from our driver that picked us up from our hotel at 07.45, an early start. George our driver was very polite and the 6 seater minibus was very clean and air conditioned. Although we had booked we had to join a Q at the port to let our boat tickets then join another Q so make sure that you arrive early. The trip took 2.5 hours, stopping in a bay for swimming off the boat before arriving in Lindos. So bring swimming kit. Arriving in Lindos it was a hot walk to the Acropolis winding through cobblestone streets packed with tiny shops and cafes. There are great views and At the top there is another Q to enter the Acropolis. We decided to walk down and get cold drinks in a nice bar with a view of the harbour called Rainbird. Returning to our boat it departed 14.30 with another stop in a small bay for swimming. Great day out and we were met by George and taken back to our hotel.

The whole day was seem-less, from collection to drop-off. When I booked I failed to notice that there were different prices depending on where you are on the island, so I paid the difference at the office when collecting the tickets. The communication was excellent and pick up in an air-conditioned mini-bus was on time. We had to wait to depart port, which may have been for an airport transfer / goods, but it was ok. The boat was equipped with a bar and toilets with seating on deck offering some shade. Below deck are more comfortable seats with air-conditioning available. The journey was quick and smooth and we arrived with plenty of time to enjoy a wander round the harbour, take in the sites, shopping, lunch & ice-cream. We were on the island for around 4 hrs in total before setting off back to Rhodes (this time opting for some air-conditioning below deck). Symi is a must to visit, amazing houses with some useful info provided by the staff in the form of a leaflet explaining a little about Symi. On arrival back in Rhodes and travelled back to Lindos. Overall it was around 11hrs, a long day but very worthwhile and I would totally recommend using this company again.

I had a great time. My only remark would be I think the tour would be better especially early in the season or for any time the water weather is cold, for the company to invest in either portable heaters or those disposable packages where you can twist them and they generate heat. Other then that, great tour.