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Boat rentals in Ios are run by a handful of local operators working mostly out of the port in Ios town and the beach at Mylopotas. Ios Cruises - Private Boat Rental Services arranges private charters and, by its own account, takes passengers to well-known spots as well as places most visitors do not know about. Ios Sailing Cruises, based at the port, lists sailing boats among its services and operates every day from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. At Mylopotas, Mylopotas Watersports runs boat tours alongside diving at its PADI 5 Star centre and other watersports, so a day on the water can be combined with time in the sea. Ios Marine and Valmas Tours also work from the port area in boat rental.
What each operator offers differs, so it pays to ask before booking. Confirm whether a boat comes with a skipper or crew or is self-drive, and if you intend to drive yourself, ask directly about licence requirements rather than assuming. Ask whether the boat is a RIB, a sailing boat or something else, how many people it takes and what the route covers. Prices are generally given on request, so request a quote for your dates. If the trip is for a party, a honeymoon or a special occasion, say so when you enquire and check what can be arranged.
A watersports centre in Mylopotas on Ios that also runs boat rental and boat tours. Alongside these, the operator lists diving at its PADI 5 Star centre, other …
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…
Ios Cruises is a boat rental operator based in Chora on Ios, offering private boat charters and boat tours around the island. The company arranges private trips…
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…
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…
Licence rules depend on the boat and the operator, and the listings here do not state them. Ask each business directly whether the boat you want can be used without a licence or requires one, and whether a skipper is provided.
Some operators run skippered trips. Ios Cruises describes its charters as private, and Ios Sailing Cruises lists sailing boats. Ask each business whether a captain or crew is included and what the trip covers.
Prices are not published for these operators and are given on request. Contact the business with your dates, the number of people and the kind of trip you want, and ask for a quote before you commit.
Party use and honeymoon trips are worth raising when you enquire. Tell the operator the occasion and the group size, and ask what kind of boat and route they can offer for it.
