RODOS BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A Day Aboard the Diamond: Rhodes to Symi, Panormitis and Aegean Swims
An 8.5-hour daily cruise from Rhodes Port aboard the newly built luxury cruiser Diamond that visits Panormitis Monastery, offers a swim in turquoise bays, and delivers several hours to explore Gialos.
A Day Aboard the Diamond: Rhodes to Symi, Panormitis and Aegean Swims.
Embark from Rhodes Port aboard the newly built (2024) luxury fast cruiser Diamond for a full-day sweep across the Aegean—calling at the healing Panormitis Monastery, pausing for a swim in clear turquoise waters, and dropping you into the honey‑colored harbor and taverns of Symi’s Gialos.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Panormitis Monastery — a seafarer’s sanctuary
The cruise stops at Panormitis Monastery, known for its healing reputation and long association as a guardian of boats and sailors; visitors have time to explore the site during the scheduled stop.
Swim in Saint George’s or Nanou Bay
En route to Symi’s main port the boat pauses for a swim in clear blue and turquoise waters at either Saint George’s bay or Nanou bay, offering a refreshing mid‑day break.
Gialos — harbor, sponges and tavern tables
The itinerary gives you several hours in Gialos to wander sponge and herb shops and to sit down for traditional Greek dishes at waterside taverns in Symi’s picturesque port.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
This is a relaxed, full‑day coastal cruise: morning departure from Rhodes Port, a first stop at Panormitis to visit the monastery, a swim in crystalline bays on the crossing, and an extended afternoon exploring Gialos before the return to Rhodes—an itinerary that balances cultural stops, swimming and free time ashore.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits and what the trip data indicates about restrictions.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The cruise departs Rhodes Port at 9:00 am and runs approximately 8.5 hours, with scheduled stops through the day and an indicated return to Rhodes at 17:00.
Board at Diamond Sea Cruises at Rhodes Port; departure is scheduled to begin from the port at 9:00 am.
Bring sunscreen, a camera and personal essentials; the operator also suggests bringing a sense of adventure.
The itinerary may change due to weather conditions or the captain’s decision; the operator will update passengers about any changes.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the cruise?
The cruise duration is approximately 8.5 hours.
Where do I meet the boat?
Meeting and boarding is at Diamond Sea Cruises, Rhodes Port.
What will we visit on the trip?
The route includes a stop at Panormitis Monastery, a swim stop at Saint George’s or Nanou bay, and several hours ashore in Gialos, Symi.
Will there be time to swim?
Yes; the itinerary includes a swim in clear blue/turquoise waters at either Saint George’s bay or Nanou bay en route to Symi.
What should I bring?
Passengers are advised to bring sunscreen, a camera and personal essentials—plus a sense of adventure.
Can the schedule change?
Yes. The itinerary may change due to weather conditions or the captain’s decision; passengers will be notified of any updates.