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Renting a boat in Kos: what to ask

Boat rentals in Kos are concentrated in Kos town, where operators work from Akti Kountouriotou, the marina on Georgiou Papandreou and the harbour. The listings here cover self-drive hire, skippered trips, private cruises and yacht charters, so the first decision is what kind of day you want.

Aqua Experience rents boats with or without a skipper and states that its boats can be used without a licence; day rentals start from €180, according to the operator. Sea Traveller offers both no-licence and licence boats, along with sunset cruises, private water taxi and land transfers, and suggests a route for the day. Jasmin Private Cruises arranges private cruises and boat hire, while Kos Pearl Cruises books seats on a Luxury Yacht Tour or a Pirate Ship Tour from Kos Town Marina. Fanos Yachts and Ferries handles yacht charter and excursions around Kos and the Greek islands. Others, including Istion Yachting Kos, Senor Blue Boat Rental Kos, ARCHON Yachting Kos and Kos Rent a Boat, publish few details, so ask directly about boats, routes and prices.

9 boat rental operators in Kos

Kos town

Aqua Experience

Aqua Experience is a boat rental operator based on Akti Kountouriotou in Kos town. It rents boats for use in the Aegean Sea, with the option of a skipper on req…

Rated 5/5 · 530 reviews
Kos town

Senor Blue Boat Rental Kos

Senor Blue Boat Rental Kos is a boat rental service and boat tour agency based at the harbour in Kos town, on the island of Kos in the South Aegean. It offers b…

Rated 5/5 · 433 reviews
Kos town

ARCHON Yachting Kos

ARCHON Yachting Kos is a boat rental business based at the marina on Georgiou Papandreou street in Kos town. It arranges boat rentals and boat tours, and its li…

Rated 4.8/5 · 381 reviews
Kos town

Kos Rent a Boat

Kos Rent a Boat is a boat rental operator based on Akti Kountouriotou in Kos town, on the island of Kos. It works in boat rentals, and its base is in the town i…

Rated 4.9/5 · 247 reviews
Kos town

Sea Traveller

Sea Traveller is a boat rental operator based on Akti Kountouriotou in Kos town. It offers boat rentals, with both no-licence and licence boats according to the…

Rated 5/5 · 220 reviews
Kos town

Istion Yachting Kos

Istion Yachting Kos is a boat rental and boat tour operator based on Georgiou Papandreou in Kos town. It arranges boat rentals and boat tours, and also operates…

Rated 5/5 · 1,273 reviews
Kos town

Kos Pearl Cruises

Kos Pearl Cruises is a boat rental and boat tour operator based at Akti Kountouriotou in Kos town. It runs a Luxury Yacht Tour and a Pirate Ship Tour departing …

Rated 4.4/5 · 78 reviews
Kos town

Fanos Yachts and Ferries

Fanos Yachts and Ferries is a boat tour agency on Akti Kountouriotou in Kos town. It arranges boat rental and yacht charter, and runs boat tours and excursions …

Rated 4.8/5 · 12 reviews
Kos town

Jasmin Private Cruises

Jasmin Private Cruises is a boat tour operator based on Akti Kountouriotou in Kos. It also operates as a boat rental agency and a boat rental service, arranging…

Rated 5/5 · 44 reviews

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Questions to ask

Can I rent a boat in Kos without a licence?

Aqua Experience and Sea Traveller both state that they offer boats that can be used without a licence. Other operators do not say either way in their listings, so confirm licence requirements and any briefing with the business before booking.

Do I need to hire a skipper?

Aqua Experience offers boats with or without a skipper. For other operators, skippered and self-drive options are not stated, so ask whether a captain or crew is included or available, and what that changes for your trip.

What kind of trips can I book beyond a simple rental?

Sea Traveller runs sunset cruises and private water taxi transfers. Jasmin Private Cruises arranges private cruises. Kos Pearl Cruises books seats on a Luxury Yacht Tour or Pirate Ship Tour from Kos Town Marina. Fanos Yachts and Ferries handles yacht charter and island excursions.

How do I find out prices and availability?

Only Aqua Experience states a starting price, from €180 per day. Other operators do not publish prices or availability here, so contact them directly with your dates and group size and ask for a quote.

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