15 Boat Rentals Tours in Greece to Book Ahead

1.Explore Santorini’s volcano with Alex Private Boat Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $967Our pick

A private half-day cruise around Santorini’s volcanic caldera with Panos and Alex, hot springs swimming, snorkel stops, and onboard lunch.

“Couldn’t ask for a better shipper and guide. Very knowledgeable about the area and the history of Santorini. Seeing the island from the water is a must. The wine and food included were great and freshly prepared. Afternoon cruise with swimming, snorkeling, and a beautiful sunset off the coast of Oia.”

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2.Rent a Boat in Santorini without a License

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $338

Drive your own Santorini boat for 10 hours with training and GPS support, plus snorkel gear, safety equipment, snacks, and water.

“We had so much fun driving our own boat and visiting all the recommended swimming sites by the awesome staff who oriented us! The boat was easy to drive and the views were amazing. It was nice to have a private experience, just my husband and me. We got to catch the sunset in the end too! Highly recommend!”

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3.Self-Drive License-Free Boat Rental in Santorini from Vlichada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $266

License-free self-drive boat rental from Vlichada in Santorini. Private up to 6, day or sunset, snacks, GPS, pay fuel used.

“Incredible! Just to prepared with an ice box drinks food and a lot of sunscreen! You can see the entire island and enjoy it in half a day.”

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4.5 Hours Boat Rental in Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $387

5-hour 18-foot boat rental in Santorini for up to 7. Includes snorkeling gear, snacks, water, and training for Aegean freedom.

“Amazing experience very helpful staff especially Alex. You go there always try to go to Alex as your captain/tour guide!”

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5.Santorini Boat Rental: License Free and Full or Half Day Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $302

License-free Santorini boat rental for up to 8. Drive your own route in the caldera, swim at Red Beach and volcano hot springs.

“Dimitris and his team were very professional and gave us good guidance. Seen some great sites along the coast, white and red beach, snorkelling around the volcanos and Thirasia island for lunch. A memorable experience!!”

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6.Rent a Boat in Santorini with Free License

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $302

Rent your own Santorini boat with a free sailing license, snorkel gear, GPS tech, and drinks, plus a short onboard lesson. Fuel extra.

“The boat was easy to navigate but since the weather was not great during our trip, so we hired Karolos as skipper to help navigate the boat for us with extra charges, plus charges for the fuel. We started at 10.30am and reach the dock at 2.30pm. That is only 4 hours and not 5.50hours as advertised. Nevertheless, we still had great time.”

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7.Premium Boat Rental without Skipper

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 102 reviews · 2 hours · from $141Best value

Self-drive a powerboat from Sidari to Canal d'Amour and Cape Drastis, snorkel, chase sea turtles, and cruise with safety gear.

“Was a great experience!! Staff were super helpful and great at showing us what to do and where to go! They were also super helpful after as we were just visit g for the day advised us where to go and explore after. Would definitely recommend”

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8.RENT A BOAT 5,5m – 30hp LICENSE FREE Chora Sfakion, Sfakia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $262

Rent a 30hp license-free boat from Sfakia Port. Full-day freedom on Crete’s remote south coast for up to 6, with a sunshade.

“Unbelievable experience. Staff was super helpful in setting us up and giving great advice on what to do and where to go. It was a highlight of our trip and I would highly recommend this excursion.”

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9.Boat Rental in Santorini License Free

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $469

License-free private motorboat in Santorini with snacks, safety briefing, and Thirasia sailing, 10 hours from 10am to after sunset.

“Perfect day we had a nice day we like it a lot we visited all the places in Santorini and we had a good day thank you Santorini blue waves”

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10.Full-Day Small Boat Rental with Self-Driving

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 83 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $165

Self-driving small boat rental on Paros with training, snorkel stops, and secluded coves. Up to 5 people for $165 per group.

“The boat rental was very professional and definitely worth the price. This experience was the highlight of our first time in Greece and would recommend it to all, no matter the boating experience!”

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11.Georgioupolis: Rent a Boat Safari Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 3 hours · from $176

Drive a 5m Yamaha boat from Georgioupolis, with caves, lighthouse stops, snorkeling, and swimming at Omprogialos on a guided safari.

“It was a great experience and the guides were friendly and helpful even though I nearly sunk a boat 🙀😁 I recommend it if you never steered one and wanted to be a captain 👨‍✈️. Thanks again guys and sorry for making you nervous 😬😂 Regards Seb and Lizzie”

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12.Boat Rental Almyrida

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $217

License-free boat rental from Almyrida, with training, snorkel gear, and a map to explore beaches at your own pace.

“Fun time and a great location. The place is in Almyrida beach which is loaded with restaurants and bars. The captain of the boat was very engaging and professional The boat itself was clean and safe. We were taken on a tour and we took a dip. The captain articulated everything. We had a nice meal and were safely returned to port. They have good employees here. Definitely recommend! Greek Power!”

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13.Motor Boat Hire in Corfu Italmar 17,Asso 5.10, Next 5m

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $193

Corfu motorboat hire with pickup, snorkeling gear, and a cooler. Set your pace on the east coast for 4 to 7 hours.

“We don’t read the instructions end-to-end, and after the boat trip realised that the gasoline is not included in the price. But the experience was excellent!”

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14.Rental boat,Kalyves,Chania

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 60 reviews · 4 hours · from $153

Rent a 16-ft boat in Kalyves, Chania for 4 hours, with snorkelling gear and clear instructions from Dimitris, plus crystal-clear swim stops.

“An amazing day out! Beautiful weather on a great boat!! Dimitris was the most amazing host, everything was so clear from start to finish, all questions welcomed and answered and instruction on how to operate the boat was amazing considering we’d never driven one before! He even took the time to come out with us on a short trip to make sure we were all okay before letting us explore on our own! Took the boat to some beautiful places layed out clearly on a map, and took some time for a dip in the sea with the snorkel and goggles provided! The most amazing experience will definitely book this…”

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15.RENT A BOAT 5,5m-30hp LICENCE FREE MARATHI

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $261

Licence-free 30 hp boat rental in Crete for up to 6, with a sunroof, briefing, and navigation help for coves, swims, and cliffs.

“This experience is a hidden gem. The staff were fantastic, they made everything easy to understand and were so helpful. The views are breathtaking and you get to see parts of the island you wouldn’t otherwise be able to. The coves were easy to get to and the navigation app was user friendly. This is a must do.”

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