Frequently Asked Questions

A boat trip in Rhodes typically costs €40–€80 per person on shared day cruises that include lunch, soft drinks and several swim stops along the east coast. Private boat trips are priced per vessel: half-day skippered trips often start around €350–€500, full-day private trips €600–€900 for groups of four to eight.

The best boat trip from Rhodes depends on what you want from the day, not a single brochure winner. The Symi day cruise is the most booked route: boats leave Mandraki around 09:00, you spend four to five hours in the pastel harbour of Gialos, and return to Rhodes by about 18:00—a full island day without overnight luggage.

Yes—you can visit Symi in one day from Rhodes without staying overnight. Shared day cruises and excursion boats leave Mandraki Harbour around 09:00, cross in roughly 75–90 minutes when the sea is calm, and give you four to five hours ashore in Gialos harbour before the return sailing, typically arriving back in Rhodes by 18:00.

Not necessarily, and this surprises many first-time visitors to Rhodes. Greek maritime law allows anyone aged 18 or over to operate a pleasure craft up to 30 horsepower without holding a formal boating licence, provided they carry valid identification.

That depends on the type of experience you book, and we always send a written breakdown before you confirm so there are no surprises at the dock.

Timing depends on the season, the type of experience, and how flexible your dates are. During peak season from mid-June through August, we recommend booking at least one to two weeks in advance, especially for private yacht charters, weekend speedboat tours, and popular shared Symi day cruises that fill quickly.

Safety always comes first, no booking is worth putting guests or crew at risk in unsuitable sea conditions. Our skippers and rental operators monitor weather forecasts daily, including wind speed, direction, and swell along the east coast and on open crossings toward Symi or Halki.

Absolutely, many of our most memorable days at sea involve families with children from toddlers to teenagers. We carry child-size life jackets on all boats and require every guest to wear one while underway according to Greek maritime regulations.

These terms are often used interchangeably online, but they describe very different experiences on the water around Rhodes. A boat tour is typically a guided day trip on a smaller vessel with a professional skipper, either private (your group only) or semi-private (up to about 12 guests). The route focuses on swimming, snorkelling and sightseeing along the coast, usually lasting three to eight hours.

Yes, all of our skippers and crew members speak fluent English, and communication is never a problem on any experience we arrange. Rhodes has been a major tourism destination for decades, and professional boat operators invest in crew who can explain safety procedures, discuss routes, and share local knowledge clearly with international guests.

Packing light and sensibly makes the day more comfortable for everyone onboard. We recommend high-SPF sunscreen applied before boarding and reapplied after swimming, a wide-brim hat, UV-protective sunglasses, and a quick-dry towel.

Of course, some of our most rewarding bookings are celebrations where the sea provides the setting. We regularly arrange private charters and skippered boat trips for birthdays, proposals, anniversaries, honeymoons, and milestone family gatherings, as well as corporate events and team-building days for companies visiting Rhodes.

You can reach us by phone at +30 695 166 6454, by email at rhodessailingtours2023@gmail.com, by WhatsApp, or through the contact form on our website. We respond to every message personally, usually within a few hours during the season, and always within one business day.