Rent a Boat in Santorini without a License

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Santorini, Greece

10 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Travel around the coast of Santorini on your own terms, without the crowds found on large group tours, by renting your own self-drive boat. You won't need a license or any experience to captain this easy-to-use vessel, and life jackets, a GPS plotter, and even snorkeling equipment will be provided.

Drive your own boat without a license or experience
Training on how to operate the vessel is included
Bottled water and snacks will be provided
Safety gear, GPs systems, and snorkeling equipment will be provided

What's Included

Snacks
Bottled water

Fuel

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Unnamed Road, Vlichada 847 03, Greece
We provide our boats from vlichada marina, by the end of the first pier.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 177 reviews

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Captain for a day

Rik_m, Aug 2024

If you are considering seeing parts of the island you can't get to from land then your adventure begins here. No issues if you don't have a license but it helps to know motor vehicles and GPS systems. Otherwise, the staff from Santorini Breeze were helpful, knowledgeable, and very courteous. We saw everything you would from one of the catamaran cruises and plenty more. The great thing is you can take your time at any destination you choose. Lunch, snacks, swimming and music from the boat was a treat. It is worth noting that we made it to every destination well ahead of the other cruises and picked locations that allowed us some privacy and unique locations.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you for your amazing feedback! 🌊🚤 We're so glad you enjoyed your adventure with us and got to explore the hidden gems of Santorini at your own pace. Being able to beat the crowds and find private, unique spots is definitely one of the best parts of a private boat rental! 🏝️🎶 It’s great to hear that our team made you feel comfortable and that you had everything you needed for a perfect day out. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable trip! 😊⚓

Amazing Experience in the sea of Crete

Aleta_W, Aug 2024

The experience of driving a boat I the Sea of Crete is indescribable. We had an amazing time & jumped in for a refreshing swim. The boat instructors we so helped & informative. This was an unforgettable experience that we will always cherish. Thank you for helping to make our vacation amazing. Sincerely Aleta & George Texas, USA

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you so much, Aleta & George! 🌊🚤 We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an unforgettable experience exploring the Sea of Crete! There’s truly nothing like the freedom of being out on the water and taking a refreshing swim along the way. Our team always strives to make sure our guests feel confident and comfortable, so we’re glad you found the instructions helpful. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another adventure someday! Sending our best from Santorini to Texas! 🤗☀️

Great Experience

Katie_P, May 2024

This company was great from the start. They text a bit before our time and ended up sending us the exact location link on where they were. They showed us everything we needed to know about the boat as well as the area. I would recommend them! Very friendly too!

Response from Host, May 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us from start to finish. Our team always strives to ensure clear communication and provide all the necessary information to make your time with us enjoyable. We're glad you found our location link helpful and appreciated our friendly service. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to see you again soon!

Experience of a Lifetime with Sunbreeze!!!

Susan_J, Jul 2023

Fabulous experience. Exceeded all expectations. The boats were new and well-maintained. The GPS was simple to use. The staff was super knowledgeable and friendly and made the experience enjoyable while also ensuring all were safe. Aris explained everything clearly and customized his presentation to specific geographic audiences, fabulous experience. I will cherish the memories for a lifetime!!

A Must-Do in Santorini

Jake_H, Sep 2022

I’m so glad I trusted the reviews for this excursion and did this activity. Seriously was the best time I had in Santorini. My fiancé and I actually came back 2 days later and did this activity for a second time since we loved it so much. The instructors give you a detailed map, laying out each potential stopping spot and give you a brief tour of the boat. I found their instructions clear and my fiancé easily drove the boat around both times. This boat rental is so much better than catamaran excursions because you can move at your own pace (and can go really fast) and can stop where you want to stop. On trip 1, fiancé and I actually anchored in a cove for the entire day, snorkeling and lounging on the boat. The second time, we hit every single stopping spot along the caldera. The views were absolutely astounding. Major shoutout to the instructors. I didn’t catch their names, but they were AWESOME and available by text if we needed them. One word of advice - if you want to snorkel, message the instructor in advance and ask for them to provide equipment. They’ll do it free of charge.

Fun experience!

Helen_T, Aug 2022

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!

100% Recommend!!

Jasmine_S, Sep 2021

100% Recommend!! They'll point out a cove with clear, calm waters--go there and spend some time sun bathing and swimming. It's heavenly!

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Sarah_G, Aug 2024

Le service était parfait 👍 la formation très clair et le bateau en excellent état. Je recommande à 100 % pour une expérience loin du tourisme de masse !

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Merci beaucoup pour votre retour ! 🚤✨ Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié notre service, la formation et la qualité de nos bateaux. Offrir une expérience unique, loin de la foule, est notre priorité ! À bientôt sur l’eau pour une nouvelle aventure ! 🌊☀️

Consigliatissimo

Clarissa_D, Aug 2023

Nonostante la giornata ventilata che ci ha precluso la possibilità di proseguire oltre il faro è stata un esperienza divertente e rilassante. Preciso che avremmo potuto avere il rimborso totale come ci ha ribadito più volte il personale appena arrivati, fortunatamente non ci siamo scoraggiati e non ce ne siamo pentiti :) Il personale gentile e chiaro nelle spiegazioni sulla guida della barca (non avevamo particolare esperienza), ci ha dato anche indicazioni sulle varie tappe...consiglio di seguire tutti i loro suggerimenti che si riveleranno preziosi per un'uscita senza stress. La barca è perfetta e ben tenuta!

Aventure merveilleuse

Belkacem_K, Oct 2020

Très bonne prestation, explication complète petit bateau correct, facile à naviguer juste faire attention pour Pour faire un arrêt car sur ce parcours il n’y a qu’un seul lieu Qui propose l’aide pour se stationner aucun problème pour ceux qui ont l’habitude... mais faire attention pour les débutants....