Boat tours in Syros

Boat trips in Syros: what to ask

Boat tours in Syros leave from several corners of the island, and the operators listed here run everything from small self-drive motorboats to sailing cruises with a captain. In Foinikas, Syros Boats rents small motorboats and states that no licence is required; its Nireus 490 Optima is a 30HP boat that carries up to 4 people, and renters are briefed on operating, anchoring and emergency procedures before setting out. Also in Foinikas, Day Cruises Syros – Arkana Marine Sailboat Rental runs day cruises on the sailing boat Arsinoe with Captain Nick, and the operator states that a traditional seafood lunch, fresh fruit and drinks are included. Syros Adventures – Perla 1 Cruises in Kini offers a classic trip, a private escape and a St. Stephen's cave tour, and is open daily from 10:30 to 18:30. In Ermoupolis, Escale Yachting runs sailing cruises, while Cyclades daily cruises operates the vessel Agios Sostis II.

Trips differ in format: some are shared, some private, some on sailing boats and some on motorboats. What is included, where the boat goes and how long the trip lasts are not standard, so confirm these with the operator before booking. The same applies to sunset trips and catamaran trips: ask directly whether they are offered.