Self-Drive Boat Hire

Rent a Boat in
Zakynthos

Explore Zakynthos entirely on your own terms. Our self-drive boats depart from Agios Sostis in the south and the North route — giving you direct access to the Marine Park, Keri Caves, Blue Caves, and Shipwreck Bay. For North rentals, departure is from Porto Vromi (Maries) or Agios Nikolaos depending on availability. No boating licence required.

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Departure Points

Choose Your Departure

North Zakynthos

Best for: Blue Caves · Shipwreck Bay · Hidden north coast coves

3 hours: from €220 · 4 hours: from €250

Boat rental from Porto Vromi or Agios Nikolaos harbour, North Zakynthos
North Zakynthos — Porto Vromi (Maries) or Agios Nikolaos View on Map

North departure is from Porto Vromi (Maries) or Agios Nikolaos depending on availability.

Pricing

Rental Prices at a Glance

Agios Sostis (South) North
3 hours€150€220
4 hours€180€250
Extra person (5th–8th)+€10 per person+€10 per person
Max capacity8 people8 people

Agios Sostis prices include fuel.
North prices exclude fuel (paid on-site based on consumption).
Full insurance is included for all rentals.

Inclusions

What's Included

  • No boating licence required — full safety briefing provided
  • From 30HP up to 60HP outboard engine
  • Full insurance coverage
  • Fuel included (Agios Sostis departures only)
  • Life jackets & safety equipment
  • Medical kit on board
  • Sea map of local area
  • Paddle (canoe) included

Available as Extras:

  • Cool box — €20
  • Bluetooth speaker — €10

Up to 8 people per boat. Base price covers 4 people. Minimum age: 18 years.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a boating licence to rent a boat in Zakynthos?

No. Our self-drive boats are available to anyone aged 18 and over — no boating licence is required. A mandatory safety briefing is provided by our team before every departure.

Is fuel included in the rental price?

It depends on your departure point. For departures from Agios Sostis (South), fuel is completely included in the price. For North departures, fuel is not included and is paid at the end of your trip based on your actual consumption. North departure is from Porto Vromi (Maries) or Agios Nikolaos depending on availability.

Do I need to pay a deposit?

Yes, a 30% deposit is required to confirm your booking. The remaining 70% is paid at the harbour on the day of your trip.

What if the weather is bad?

If sea conditions are unsafe on your departure day, we will contact you to reschedule or provide a full refund.

Getting There

Meeting Points

Choose your departure point when booking. Both harbours are easily accessible by car or taxi.

Agios Sostis (South): ~5 min from Kalamaki · ~10 min from Laganas
North: Porto Vromi (Maries) or Agios Nikolaos depending on availability

Need a Lift to the Harbour?

We can arrange a private transfer from your hotel directly to your chosen harbour. Transfer fees apply based on your location.

Arrange Transfer
How to Book

Ready to Explore?

  • Choose Your Harbour: Select Agios Sostis (South) or North.
  • Message Us: Reach out via WhatsApp with your preferred date and group size.
  • Instant Confirmation: We reply instantly to confirm boat availability.

A 30% deposit secures your boat. The remaining balance is paid at the harbour.

What guests say

Real stories from Zakynthos

5.0 60 verified Google reviews
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Relaxing vibe with Ioneon travel, beautiful coast, splendid beaches - must do activity during Zakynthos vacation!
Ante1 week ago · Google
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Such an amazing experience and breathtaking views, The captain was so nice and helpful. This is specific agency has made it much easier for us to book the trip quickly and Answered our questions quickly and provided us with all the information needed! Strongly recommended
Nour2 weeks ago · Google
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Perfect experience - for our car and our boat and everything else, Pasquale made sure our vacation was perfect. Highly recommend.
Inez42 weeks ago · Google
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Had a very good experience with Ross&Sara booking 2 boat trips which they recommended. It was amazing and very beautiful, a great experience overall.
Niek42 weeks ago · Google
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Quick, informative and personal. Good service and a will to meet our expectations. 👌👌
Christian43 weeks ago · Google
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Super helpful and the owner is from Kalamaki so knows everyone so also sorted taxis, restaurant recommendations and even the captain of our boat trip. Sunset cruise was the best!
Iain45 weeks ago · Google
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Very nice organized trips. Lampro is very dedicated and he kmows where he is talking about. We had a great time! Thanks Lampro 😃
Despina45 weeks ago · Google
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Wonderful experience! Definitely recommend to book your excursion with em🥰
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