RODOS BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Symi’s Neon Harbor and Secret Shores: An Eight‑Hour Day Cruise from Rodos
An eight-hour boat tour from Rodos that visits Symi’s colorful Yalos harbor, offers two hours of swimming and lunch at St. George Bay, and finishes on the secluded island of Seskli.
Symi’s Neon Harbor and Secret Shores: An Eight‑Hour Day Cruise from Rodos.
Sail from Rodos to the picture-postcard harbor of Symi—Yalos—where pastel neoclassical houses climb the hills and mornings arrive before the crowds. The day unfolds with crystal-clear waters at St. George Bay for swimming and a freshly prepared onboard lunch, finishing on the untouched, crowd-free shore of Seskli for more swimming and snorkeling.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Yalos: Symi’s colorful, early-morning arrival
Arrive in Symi’s Yalos harbor before the crowds and take free time to explore the island’s vibrant atmosphere and distinctive neoclassical houses.
St. George Bay: two hours of clear-water swimming and lunch
Spend two hours anchored in St. George Bay—known for crystal-clear water—while a freshly prepared lunch (moussaka or lasagna with Greek salad and bread) is served on board.
Seskli: a private, crowd-free final stop
The final stop is the small, secluded island of Seskli—an exclusive, crowd-free spot ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The cruise is paced for relaxation: an early departure from Rodos brings you to Symi’s harbor for a leisurely shore visit, then a longer swim-and-lunch stop in St. George Bay, and a tranquil final hour on the private sands of Seskli—all within a single eight-hour outing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits—and when it might not be ideal.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Check-in starts at 08:30 with coffee, tea and water offered; departure is at 09:00. The total outing duration is eight hours.
Lunch is served on board (options listed include moussaka or lasagna with Greek salad and bread); special dietary requests can be accommodated if notified in advance.
The cruise carries a maximum of 25 passengers; smoking is allowed only in a designated area on board.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Symi trip?
The cruise is eight hours in total.
What time are check-in and departure?
Check-in starts at 08:30 (coffee, tea and water offered); departure is at 09:00.
What are the main stops on the itinerary?
Stops include two hours of free time at Symi’s Yalos harbor, two hours at St. George Bay for swimming and lunch, and a final one-hour stop at the private island of Seskli.
What is served for lunch and can dietary needs be met?
Lunch is served on board—options include moussaka or lasagna with Greek salad and bread—and special dietary requests can be accommodated if notified in advance.
Are there onboard rules about smoking or passenger limits?
Smoking is allowed only in a designated area on board, and the vessel carries a maximum of 25 passengers.