Ios town
Ios Marine
Ios Marine is a boat rental service based at the port of Ios in the South Aegean. It operates from the port area of Ios town and works in boat rental, so custom…
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Boat rentals in Ios town
Renting a boat in Ios town: what to ask
Three operators based at the port handle boat rentals in Ios town, and all of them work from the same small harbour where the ferries come in. Ios Sailing Cruises runs boat rentals and boat tours and lists sailing boats among its services, with daily hours from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. Ios Marine is a boat rental service working out of the port area of town. Valmas Tours is also listed under boat rental services at the port and takes bookings for people who want a boat on the island.
The three are close together, so comparing them on foot is easy. What the listings do not settle is the shape of the trip: a skippered sail, a self-drive boat, a RIB, or a party outing. Only sailing is stated by a named operator here, so treat everything else as a question to put to each business. Ask who is at the helm, what documentation a self-drive boat requires, how many people fit, and what the price covers. Prices are not published for any of the three, so request a quote for your dates and ask what happens if the wind turns.
3 boat rental operators in Ios town
Ios town
Valmas Tours
Valmas Tours is a boat rental operator based at the port of Ios in the South Aegean. It works from Ios town and serves people looking to rent a boat on the isla…
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Ios town
Ios Sailing Cruises
Ios Sailing Cruises is a boat rental operator based at the port of Ios. It offers boat rentals and boat tours, and the operator lists sailing boats among its se…
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Questions to ask
Can I rent a boat in Ios town without a licence?
None of the three operators states licence-free boats in the information here. Ask Ios Sailing Cruises, Ios Marine or Valmas Tours directly whether any of their boats can be taken without a licence, and what documents they require from the driver.
Do the boats come with a skipper?
Skippered trips are not confirmed for any of the three. Ios Sailing Cruises lists sailing boats, which often means a crew, but confirm it when you book. Ask each operator whether a captain is included and whether a self-drive option exists.
How do I get a price?
Prices are not published for Ios Sailing Cruises, Ios Marine or Valmas Tours. Contact the operator with your dates, the number of people and the kind of trip you want, and ask for a quote in writing, including what the price covers.
Can I book a boat for a party or a honeymoon trip?
Party use and honeymoon trips are not stated by any of the three. Describe the occasion when you call and ask whether the boat and the timing suit it, how many guests are allowed and whether music or catering can be arranged.