Symi to Rhodes Ferry

Book Symi to Rhodes ferries in 2026 with up to 7 daily departures March-December.

Symi to Rhodes Ferry

The Symi to Rhodes ferry is one of the busiest short hops in the Dodecanese. Rhodes is the natural hub for the region, and Symi – with its tiered neoclassical harbour and remarkably preserved old town – is one of its most visited neighbours. The route is served daily from March through to December, and it gets very busy indeed in summer.

In peak summer, up to 8 ferries a day connect the two islands, making this one of the most frequent ferry routes in the eastern Aegean. The shoulder months of April, May, September, and October still offer 4 to 7 sailings on most days, while November and December settle back to a single daily departure. If you are planning a day trip from Rhodes to Symi, the summer timetable makes that easy.

Monthly Schedule Overview

Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Symi to Rhodes:

Month	Available	Avg. Ferries/Day
January	Yes	1.0
February	Yes	1.0
March	Yes	2.5 (1–3)
April	Yes	4.6 (3–6)
May	Yes	5.4 (4–8)
June	Yes	7.2 (6–9)
July	Yes	9.1 (7–11)
August	Yes	9.3 (8–11)
September	Yes	8.5 (7–11)
October	Yes	6.3 (3–9)
November	Yes	1.0
December	Yes	1.0

Symi to Rhodes — next 14 days

Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-07-21):

Date	Sailings	Departure times	Operators
Tue 21 Jul	10	08:15, 09:00, 10:15, 10:40, 12:55, 13:45, 14:20, 15:45, 17:15, 18:00	Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries, Sebeco Lines
Wed 22 Jul	11	07:40, 08:15, 10:15, 10:40, 13:05, 13:45, 14:20, 15:45, 16:30, 17:15, 18:00	Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries, Sebeco Lines
Thu 23 Jul	8	07:00, 10:15, 10:40, 13:45, 14:20, 15:45, 17:15, 18:00	Dodekanisos Seaways, Sebeco Lines
Fri 24 Jul	9	06:35, 08:15, 10:15, 10:40, 13:45, 14:20, 15:45, 17:15, 18:00	Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, Sebeco Lines
Sat 25 Jul	9	07:00, 10:15, 10:40, 13:45, 14:20, 15:45, 16:30, 17:15, 18:00	Dodekanisos Seaways, Sebeco Lines
Sun 26 Jul	8	08:15, 10:15, 10:40, 14:20, 15:45, 16:30, 18:00, 18:15	Dodekanisos Seaways, Sebeco Lines
Mon 27 Jul	10	06:30, 07:00, 10:15, 10:40, 13:45, 14:20, 15:45, 16:35, 17:15, 18:00	Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, Sebeco Lines
Tue 28 Jul	10	08:15, 09:00, 10:15, 10:40, 12:55, 13:45, 14:20, 15:45, 17:15, 18:00	Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries, Sebeco Lines
Wed 29 Jul	11	07:40, 08:15, 10:15, 10:40, 13:05, 13:45, 14:20, 15:45, 16:30, 17:15, 18:00	Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries, Sebeco Lines
Thu 30 Jul	8	07:00, 10:15, 10:40, 13:45, 14:20, 15:45, 17:15, 18:00	Dodekanisos Seaways, Sebeco Lines
Fri 31 Jul	9	06:35, 08:15, 10:15, 10:40, 13:45, 14:20, 15:45, 17:15, 18:00	Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, Sebeco Lines
Sat 1 Aug	9	07:00, 10:15, 10:40, 13:45, 14:20, 15:45, 17:15, 17:20, 18:00	Dodekanisos Seaways, Sebeco Lines
Sun 2 Aug	8	08:15, 10:15, 10:40, 14:20, 15:45, 17:20, 18:00, 18:15	Dodekanisos Seaways, Sebeco Lines
Mon 3 Aug	10	06:30, 07:00, 10:15, 10:40, 13:45, 14:20, 15:45, 16:35, 17:15, 18:00	Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, Sebeco Lines

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Tips for the Symi–Rhodes Ferry

• The bow (front) of the vessel experiences the most pitching in head-on swells; the stern tends to be smoother when seas are rough.
• Parking at major ports is available but fills quickly in summer – if leaving your car, book a parking spot in advance or arrive very early.
• If you are at a small island when a multi-day storm hits, accommodation will fill quickly as stranded passengers compete for rooms – secure yours immediately.
• If you are booking for a large group, call the operator or use their group booking form – online booking systems sometimes cap the number of tickets per transaction.
• Once you arrive in Rhodes, the medieval walled Old Town – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe, with the Street of the Knights and the Palace of the Grand Master as its centrepieces. Tsambika Beach on the east coast and the ancient hilltop site of Lindos are the island’s other headline attractions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Symi to Rhodes?

1 to 11 ferries per day depending on the season. The route operates from January to December.

Are there ferries from Symi to Rhodes today?

Yes – 10 sailings today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.

How many ferries run from Symi to Rhodes this week?

Around 65 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 10 per day, 9 on weekends).

What time is the first ferry from Symi to Rhodes?

The first departure is usually 07:40.

How long is the ferry from Symi to Rhodes?

The fastest crossing takes approximately 50m, while the slowest takes around 1h35m. Typical crossing times by operator: Dodekanisos Seaways 50m–1h30m (conventional), Blue Star Ferries 1h–1h10m, Sebeco Lines 1h20m (high-speed), SAOS Ferries 1h35m (conventional).

Which ferry companies operate the Symi–Rhodes route?

The route is served by Sebeco Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries. Crossings run on conventional, hydrofoil, high-speed vessels.