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boat hire in Kos · Karel — 480 Open Xs (2022)

4.9

 (31 reviews)

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Kos Main Port
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Boat without licence owned by Michalis
6 people
 · 30 horsepower
 · 4.8 meters
Michalis
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A boat licence is not a requirement, even when you are sailing without a skipper.
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Equipment available on the boat without licence

Bimini
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Bathing ladder
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Bow sundeck
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4.9

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Dean
Date of the rental 9/28/2025  ·  Date of the review 9/28/2025
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I booked a boat for my wife too experience something different we had an amazing day and everything was as it should be i can't recommend these guys enough nothing was any trouble from the minute I booked it right until we finished our trip they were absolutely first class i asked them if they could provide me with a bottle of presseco so we could have a toast on our trip and they supplied a bottle for us and some glasses with a cooler box and ice also water they explained everything about the boat and safety features and were on the end of the phone straight away if we needed anything we look forward too seeing you again in the future many thanks again and would highly recommend cheers guys for making it such a good experience 🙂🚤🇬🇷🏴

Tygo
Date of the rental 8/3/2025  ·  Date of the review 8/5/2025
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Top!

Jack
Date of the rental 5/28/2025  ·  Date of the review 5/28/2025
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We had the best day out on the boat ! The boat was perfect and had everything that we could possibly need. Michalis and Marie Lou were so helpful and they were always only a text away if we needed them! A great day out and would definitely recommend for all. 10/10 experience! Thank you guys :)

Youssra
Date of the rental 9/19/2024  ·  Date of the review 9/20/2024
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Really nice experience, very kind people! I recommend 👌🏽

Ian
Date of the rental 9/13/2024  ·  Date of the review 9/14/2024
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Great service and professional advise all through the day, we felt as though they were looking out for us every step of the way

Euan
Date of the rental 9/4/2024  ·  Date of the review 9/4/2024
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Both brothers are very kind and know they’re stuff, very efficient… there was a problem with the battery before we left and they had it replaced with a new one in minutes… picked us up and dropped us off to the hotel, even bought us drinks! Would highly recommend, the boat was exactly the same as the pictures, they taught us how to use it and recommend the best places to go. Can’t recommend enough.

Nadieh
Date of the rental 8/24/2024  ·  Date of the review 8/25/2024
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We found the experience a bit poor for the price we paid. Let me start with what we liked first. The boat itself was nice and clean and we could store our stuff, there was also a cool box that we could use and we were allowed to use our own music box, there were two of us and there was enough space to sit. My husband and I had already Michails a month before and booked and paid properly. The description of the booking stated that we could hire a skipper, I had then asked via the chat whether we could use this service because we did not want to sail ourselves. Michalis had never told us in advance that we had to pay an extra €70 for this service cash after. This was also not clearly stated in the advertisement, the invoice and the receipt of the confirmation of the booking. We paid a total of €316 in advance to click and boat, I automatically assumed that this also included the costs for the skipper. The skipper asjes the 70 euros at the end of the boat trip. After some discussion he took 50 euros from us and left. On the boat itself, the skipper was busy with his phone from start to finish. Constantly calling and texting. We travel the world and have booked so many boat trips, and we are used to the fact that wherever we go, the guide or the skipper tells us where we are, what kind of place this is and what the history is. The skipper barely spoke and was not sociable. Don't get me wrong, we are not big talkers either, but this was serious. The skipper took us to 3 different places, which was nice. But he didn't even tell us the names of the islands he was taking us to, we constantly asked the questions. And then he has the nerve to extort so much money from us afterwards. Shameful!!! We also had to pay 46 euros for petrol, but we had read that beforehand so we didn't think it was a disaster. At the beginning I made a mistake by jumping out of the boat into the sea where it was deep, but I can't swim that well and I panicked. Luckily my friend came quickly to help. The only thing the skipper did was throw a band in the water so I could float. For the same thing I drowned and then? I also got seasick at the end of the ride, the skipper did not care for a moment or offered help to us. He kept looking at his phone….. at the end paid €412 euros for this boat trip. If you book here ask everything clearly in advance because they swindle you out of money while you are standing there.

Lauren
Date of the rental 6/24/2024  ·  Date of the review 6/26/2024
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We were super impressed with Michael and his team they were very responsive and informative. Such a great day out whilst in Kos.

Natacha
Date of the rental 10/16/2023  ·  Date of the review 10/17/2023
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Good advices to see best spots around and helpful. We went to Pserimos and Plati on October. Very nice day!

Joe
Date of the rental 10/7/2023  ·  Date of the review 10/8/2023
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Really good experience from start to finish! The owner went above and beyond for us on the day and also gave us all the information we needed. Would highly recommend! He even brought our little ones jumper all the way back to our hotel that he left, really appreciated!! Thank you

Chris
Date of the rental 9/25/2023  ·  Date of the review 9/26/2023
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A very well organised business. The lads were very helpful and professional and it was very clear to us that they had a very good knowledge of what they do. The boat was everything that we needed it to be. Clean, in good condition, well equipped. We could not have had a better experience.

Richard
Date of the rental 8/27/2023  ·  Date of the review 8/27/2023
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Michalis and the family are truly lovely people, I’m not one to write a review but genuinely appreciated their kindness and warmth. As a novice I really appreciated Michalis calmly talking me through some of the choppy bits. We had the pleasure of meeting his mother and brother so caring and helpful. All the best for the future!

Nick
Date of the rental 8/24/2023  ·  Date of the review 8/25/2023
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From first contact to drop off this was a perfect experience. Michael communication is excellent. The boat was perfect and th me day amazing michael was the perfect skipper and we had a day to remember. Highly recommended. Thank for the perfect day

Zoran
Date of the rental 8/8/2023  ·  Date of the review 8/12/2023
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Michaelis was a very nice contact. He explained us in detail the boat and showed us the recommended spots to anchor and moor thanks to the sea chart. The boat was in very good condition.

Tilly
Date of the rental 8/7/2023  ·  Date of the review 8/7/2023
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We had such a lovely day out, they couldn’t have done more for us! They explained how the boat would work and the best places to go and we all felt at ease driving the boat ourselves. Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a boat day in Kos. It was AMAZING!!

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Margaux
Date of the rental 8/3/2023  ·  Date of the review 8/3/2023
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All was perfect !

Olivia
Date of the rental 6/7/2023  ·  Date of the review 6/14/2023
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Wow what an experience. The team made sure we were familiar with the operation of the boat and gave us a detailed explanation of where to go and explore. Th e boat was clean and they gave us an ice kooler to keep our drinks cool. We had the best day and the value for money was incredible!

Mark
Date of the rental 5/25/2023  ·  Date of the review 5/25/2023
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It has been an absolute pleasure! The communication was stunning! I had never the feeling of being lost or lonely during the trip. The assistance from abroad was very good. We had a very good instruction before we departed. And we felt save to handle the boat by ourselves. Gorgeous team, and a very nice boat. Every time again with these amazing guys.

Joyce
Date of the rental 10/23/2022  ·  Date of the review 10/24/2022
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When we arrived at the boat rental we were welcomed by one of the brothers. We have waited a short of time and then we were going to the boat. It was the same boat as shown at the picture. He was telling us everything we need to know about how the boat works and wich areas we can and can't go to. We had a great time at sea and this was a great memory making for us. Thank you guys al lot for the good day we had! I surely recommend to rent a boat here, because this guys are trustworth

Tom-Linus
Date of the rental 10/1/2022  ·  Date of the review 10/2/2022
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First of all, it was really a beautiful day for us. The boat was in very good condition and has everything you need. The renter gave us a detailed briefing. On the boat he had prepared a full cooler with ice! That's service! He also showed us very nice bays for snorkeling and relaxing. He took very good care of us to give us a very nice day! I really recommend it to everyone!

Fynn
Date of the rental 9/11/2025  ·  Date of the review 9/12/2025
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We had a fantastic time on the rented boat! Everything was perfectly organized – from pick-up to return. The boat was in perfect condition, clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. The owner was friendly, reliable, and very helpful. We would book again anytime – an all-around perfect experience!

Jonas
Date of the rental 10/5/2024  ·  Date of the review 10/6/2024
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Super friendly landlord, easy and quick communication! Boat with GPS that had a great route set that you could follow! Quick and good instructions and explanations. All in all, a perfect day!

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Alexander-Michael
Date of the rental 8/14/2024  ·  Date of the review 8/21/2024
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Everything was very good, would definitely come again ??

Gerrald
Date of the rental 8/4/2024  ·  Date of the review 8/5/2024
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Really a top company, everything explained well and neatly

Alexander
Date of the rental 5/31/2024  ·  Date of the review 6/2/2024
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Super nice contact Super nice contact. Responded very quickly to inquiries. Got lots of tips on which anchorages were best depending on the weather that day. Only the crossing from Kos to Pserimos and back was quite long. Next time we would take a route where the beaches for snorkeling are closer. All in all, a clear recommendation!

Mateusz
Date of the rental 9/30/2023  ·  Date of the review 9/30/2023
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The two brothers are super likeable. There was a detailed briefing. Everything we needed was on board and in perfect condition. It was really a great experience and we can recommend it to everyone. Best regards

Nick
Date of the rental 9/27/2023  ·  Date of the review 9/28/2023
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It was a beautiful boat and everything was well organised. Communication went very well and they were friendly people. We had a beautiful day of sailing.

Romano
Date of the rental 9/15/2023  ·  Date of the review 9/16/2023
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Everything was great, I can only recommend it. Always happy ???????

Paula
Date of the rental 8/14/2023  ·  Date of the review 8/21/2023
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Have a nice day on the boat!

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Eric
Date of the rental 8/6/2023  ·  Date of the review 8/7/2023
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Very competent instruction and great support.

Steffen
Date of the rental 6/18/2025  ·  Date of the review 6/18/2025
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Michalis

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Joined in August 2022  ·  Professional owner

4.9

 (76 reviews)

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Super owners are experienced boat owners who have received positive reviews and are committed to providing services of the highest quality.
Languages spoken: Greek, English
Response time: Within a few hours
Response rate: More than 95%

Location

Location of the boat without licence : Kos Main Port, Kos

Location of the boat without licence : Kos

Features

Manufacturer: Karel
Model: 480 Open Xs
Engine power: 30hp
Length: 4.8m
Year: 2022
Onboard capacity: 6 people
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Check-in: 10:00
Check-out: 15:00

Rules for the boat

Amount of security deposit: £453
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Fuel included in price: No
Boat licence required: No
Minimum rental age: 18 years old

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