Boat rentals in Crete

Renting a boat in Crete: what to ask

Boat rentals in Crete range from no-licence motorboats out of Rethymno to private sailing yachts and catamaran cruises along the north coast. At the Venetian Harbour in Rethymno, Rent a Boat - Manousakis Marine rents motor boats for up to 3 or 4 adults depending on the model; the operator says renters need only an ID and no diploma or special licence for these boats, while high-performance boats for larger groups require a licence and an experienced skipper is available for those without one. In Chania, Discovering The Sea runs private trips and offers boat rentals, including boats the operator says can be used without a licence, and Notos Sailing Chania books private sailing trips with free wine and fruit served on board. Agios Nikolaos Boat Rent offers private sea cruises with or without a skipper in Mirabello bay, including Elounda and Spinalonga island. For catamaran cruises, DanEri Yachts operates full-day, sunset and private formats from ports including Rethymno, Souda and Heraklion, and Yacht in Crete at the port of Heraklion offers sailing yachts, motor yachts, catamarans and RIB boats, with wedding parties possible on a sailing yacht, motor yacht or catamaran of your choice.