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How to get from Rhodes to Symi by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Rhodes to Symi ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Rhodes to Symi is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Rhodes to Symi can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Rhodes to Symi ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, Anes Ferries, Sea Dreams or Sebeco Lines. This way you can find the best deal on a Rhodes Symi ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Anes Ferries, Sebeco Lines, Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries or Sea Dreams ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Rhodes to Symi simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Rhodes to Symi Ferry Information

Port of departure
Rhodes
Greece
Dodecanese
Port of Arrival
Symi
Greece
Dodecanese
Distance
25 mi
Ferry Companies
Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, Anes Ferries, Sea Dreams, Sebeco Lines
Frequency of crossings
5 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
50 min
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Ferry Rhodes Symi: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Rhodes to Symi, you'll find tickets range from £7 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £113 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Rhodes to Symi route is £30. The average ferry crossing time from Rhodes to Symi is 1 hours 8 min. The slowest ferries will take 1 hours 24 min to reach Symi, while the fastest boats will arrive in Symi in 50 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Rhodes at 08:00. The last boat to Symi leaves the port of Rhodes at 18:15.

Average price of a Rhodes to Symi ferry crossing
£30
Price range of ferries Rhodes Symi (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£7 - £113
Average crossing time Rhodes Symi
1 hours 8 min
Departure time of first ferry to Symi
08:00
Time last ferry leaves for Symi
18:15
Arrival time of first ferry to Symi
08:50
Arrival time of last ferry to Symi
19:25

Why travel by ferry from Rhodes to Symi?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Rhodes to Symi ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Symi. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Rhodes to Symi is an ideal way to travel.

Resting in a cabin
Although booking a cabin on the Rhodes to Symi crossing is optional, it is a comfort that should be enjoyed. Equipped with berths, private bathrooms and sometimes even portholes or balconies, the cabins are not unlike real hotel rooms. Even on a day crossing, enjoying the privacy of a cabin is still possible and much more comfortable than sitting in a lounge.
So you don't have to worry about the amount of luggage
With the train, bus or plane, an excess of one free piece of luggage is often applied and each additional piece of luggage generates an additional cost. For the Rhodes to Symi crossing, as long as all your luggage is contained in your car, no supplement is required. If you are travelling as a pedestrian, the conditions may be more restrictive as you will need to carry your luggage with you until you arrive in Symi. However, many ships provide luggage storage for foot passengers. Check with Anes Ferries, Sebeco Lines, Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries or Sea Dreams.
Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
If you have children, there's no better way to travel from Rhodes to Symi as a family than by ferry. Everything is simpler. As soon as you leave Rhodes, imagine your children exploring the ship, spending long periods playing in the children's play areas or in the video games and arcades (for teenagers), watching the latest films in the cinema, sharing a family meal in the restaurant, or marvelling at a magic show or other countless activities. On board the ferry to Symi, time flies by faster than you think and this maritime experience between Rhodes and Symi will remain unforgettable for your children for a long time.

Which companies operate between Rhodes and Symi?

If you want to travel between Rhodes and Symi by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Anes Ferries, Sebeco Lines, Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries or Sea Dreams who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

Anes Ferries Rhodes Symi
Anes Ferries
Anes Ferries is a ferry company based in Venice, Italy. It offers ferry crossings to several destinations in Italy, Croatia and Albania. On Vivanoda, you can compare Rhodes-Symi fares and book a Anes Ferries ticket between Rhodes and Symi. Anes Ferries operates 2 crossings a day to Symi from Rhodes and the journey time is 1 hours 20 min. More information about Anes Ferries
1 hours 20 min
2 crossings a day
Sebeco Lines Rhodes Symi
Sebeco Lines
Sebeco Lines operates ferry services to Greece, including ferry services between the ports of Rhodes and Symi. On Vivanoda, you can compare Rhodes-Symi fares and book a Sebeco Lines ticket between Rhodes and Symi. More information about Sebeco Lines
Dodekanisos Seaways Rhodes Symi
Dodekanisos Seaways
Dodekanisos Seaways was founded in 1991 and is based in Rhodes, Greece. The company serves the Aegean islands and ports in the Ionian Sea. On Vivanoda, you can compare Rhodes-Symi fares and book a Dodekanisos Seaways ticket between Rhodes and Symi. Dodekanisos Seaways operates 13 crossings a week to Symi from Rhodes and the journey time is 50 min. More information about Dodekanisos Seaways
50 min
13 crossings a week
Blue Star Ferries Rhodes Symi
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Rhodes-Symi route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Rhodes-Symi fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Rhodes and Symi. Blue Star Ferries operates 3 crossings a week to Symi from Rhodes and the journey time is 1 hours. More information about Blue Star Ferries
1 hours
3 crossings a week
Sea Dreams Rhodes Symi
Sea Dreams
Sea Dreams operates ferry services to Greece, including ferry services between the ports of Rhodes and Symi. On Vivanoda, you can compare Rhodes-Symi fares and book a Sea Dreams ticket between Rhodes and Symi. More information about Sea Dreams

Where do the ferries leave from in Rhodes? Where do the boats arrive in Symi?

Port of departure in Rhodes

Anes Ferries, Sebeco Lines, Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries or Sea Dreams ferries depart for Symi from the following ports in Rhodes:

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Port of arrival in Symi

Sea Dreams, Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, Sebeco Lines or Anes Ferries ships arrive in Symi from the following ports:

Symi (Simi)
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Rhodes to Symi, it will take you at least 50 min to cover the 25 mi between Rhodes and Symi.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Rhodes and Symi in winter) and the ferry company (Anes Ferries, Sebeco Lines, Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries and Sea Dreams). There are currently 5 crossings a day between Rhodes and Symi.

There are 5 ferry companies operating between Rhodes and Symi: Anes Ferries, Sebeco Lines, Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries and Sea Dreams.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, Anes Ferries, Sea Dreams, Sebeco Lines.

Before booking, compare the prices of Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, Anes Ferries, Sea Dreams, Sebeco Lines on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Rhodes Symi ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Rhodes and Symi, you will travel 25 mi.

To go by boat from Rhodes to Symi, you can find prices ranging from £7 for the lowest, to £113 for the highest. The average price we observed was £30.

The first ferry leaves Rhodes at 08:00 for Symi.

The last ferry to Symi usually departs from Rhodes at 18:15.

What is a Rhodes to Symi ferry crossing like?

It's not always easy to get a clear picture of what a Rhodes to Symi crossing will be like, especially if you're not familiar with this mode of transport. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, Anes Ferries, Sea Dreams or Sebeco Lines ferry cruise, here we explain the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Rhodes to disembarking in Symi. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Rhodes and Symi.

Boarding in Rhodes

Before you set off on your Rhodes Symi ferry journey, here are some steps to take before boarding:

  • Arrival time in Rhodes port / You should arrive in the port of Rhodes well in advance. Please check this with your Sea Dreams, Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, Sebeco Lines or Anes Ferries company. After this time, the company may refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Rhodes - Symi crossing / At the Rhodes ferry terminal, look for the Anes Ferries, Sebeco Lines, Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries or Sea Dreams counters and present your passport and booking number. If you have a car, you can check in from the vehicle queue.
  • Boarding the ferry to Symi / Information messages are broadcast in the Rhodes ferry terminal to invite you to board. By car, follow the instructions of Anes Ferries, Sebeco Lines, Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries or Sea Dreams staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

On board the Rhodes to Symi ferry

On Sea Dreams, Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, Sebeco Lines or Anes Ferries ships, there is something for everyone. Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.

Symi is in sight, disembarkation imminent!

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Symi:

  • Symi Harbour is in sight / Access to the garage to retrieve your vehicle will not be allowed by the crew until the boat is moored. There is no point in rushing. It is best to wait on the outside decks to watch the ferry manoeuvre into Symi Harbour.
  • If you are in a cabin. / If you have travelled from Rhodes to Symi in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Symi.
  • Leave the ship and Symi is yours / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. As a pedestrian, you will get out even faster. In Symi you are likely to pass a customs check. At last, your holiday in Symi has begun!

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