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

Posted By : rduddell11
A perfect experience booking through Santorini Boar Rentals. The team were fantastic from the initial booking and contact I had with them right through to the day of rental.

We rented a self drive boat for half a day and in all we found it to be exceptionally good value for money.

On arrival the team are friendly and welcoming, they explained everything about the boat in detail so we were confident.

The boat had its own GPS system which was an absolute life saver and made the experience even better and seamless.
The boat was clean and very nice and comfortable.

We have rented boats 6-7 times now in different countries and this by far was the best experience from the staff, the value, and the boat and experience itself.

I would highly recommend to others.
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 02:24:04

Posted By : Silvio D
Thank you for this amazing private experience! The yacht it was super fancy, brand new with lots of amenities, Bluetooth speakers, snorkelling masks, gps, toilet, shower!
Our captain was fully informed about the area and made amazing cruise for us , around caldera, Thirasia, red beach.

Thank you Dimitri you were the best!
See you soon again!
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Posted On : 2024-06-06 06:47:40

Posted By : lily_k
This boat rental is a MUST!! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We had a quick brief before we went out which was very helpful. If you want to see the best parts of Santorini this is a great excursion! 10/10 would recommend. There were fresh drinks provided as well, great hospitality!
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Posted On : 2024-05-23 03:46:23

Posted By : Kristin_C
They were so accommodating! The day of our original rental was sooo windy. We were contacted the night before and they graciously rescheduled for the following day. It was lovely on the water!! My 9 &11 year old boys had fun. Perfect family day activity in Santorini.
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Posted On : 2024-04-09 14:50:07

Posted By : markgA3021TB
The previous reviews are all spot on - Dimitri/Dimitris were both excellent: explained everything so clearly, gave us a lot of confidence in where we should go. We ended up going between the volcano, nice and slow, because of their guidance and after a few hours of getting used to the boat. Absolutely loved it and it was probably the highlight of a trip filled with highlights.
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Posted On : 2023-11-01 10:27:03

Posted By : andrewfI6294DM
Awesome time spent in the Caldera and late lunch at Capt John's in Thirassia (only place open this time of year). Their provided GPS navigation is top-notch and felt good having a secondary outboard motor and an extra gas tank.
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Posted On : 2023-10-26 19:37:19

Posted By : sarahbY7592WD
We had the absolute best time on the boat we rented for the afternoon. We loved seeing the islands on our own and especially enjoyed seeing the sunset. The instructions we received at the beginning were thorough, the boat was clean and the GPS on the boat was very helpful. The owner was very responsive and very friendly. Our daughter accidentally left her bag with an Epipen on the boat and Dimitris brought it to us the next day. We tried to give him a tip for the amazing service, but he refused! I couldn’t believe it! We would definitely recommend using this company!
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Posted On : 2023-10-20 06:16:38

Posted By : janedC4122JN
We had never driven a motorboat before, but the guys were really helpful and friendly and showed us the ropes, and we then had a brilliant time riding around. There was a really cold wind which made the sea rough so we didn't actually go very far but stayed in a couple of sheltered bays, moored to buoys and swam and relaxed. I'd thought we'd be able to dock at a restaurant for lunch but it wasn't possible so it's a good idea to take food with you. Maybe you can get further around the island when it's calmer, so I think next time I would keep an eye on the weather forecast before the free cancellation period runs out.
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Posted On : 2023-10-05 07:11:01

Posted By : kajam480
Such a great experience! I was searching for a private boat tour for me and my husband in Santorini, but all of the popular options were unreasonably overpriced and felt like tourist traps. Then I found Dimitris’ company and their offer was just what I needed! I booked a private half-day tour with a Skipper, as we wanted somebody to take us to all the beautiful spots of the island, and be able to relax without worrying about the boat. Best decision ever! Our Skipper, Chris, was super professional of course, but most importantly - an amazingly friendly, funny and smart person. You can tell sailing is his real passion and he radiates the joy of it! He showed us all the beautiful places around Santorini, told interesting facts and legends. He adjusted the route, speed, etc. to our needs. He taught my husband how to drive the boat and this gave us a lot of joy :) All this time we felt super comfortable and entertained. The boat itself was great too - new and clean, very comfortable. The trip was definitely the highlight of our stay in Santorini, thank you very much Dimitris and Chris! :) all the best, Kaja
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Posted On : 2023-09-19 10:04:41

Posted By : natashkac2021
Dimitri and his team were friendly, professional and made the experience easy. They meticulous ran through everything we needed to know about hiring and using the boat. The boat was clean and great fun. They put a few refreshment supplies on board which was a nice treat. I would definitely recommend them. Only issue was finding them but this is because no-one is allowed to advertise on the harbour, call them and they will help you find them. Top marks!!
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Posted On : 2023-09-04 15:18:19