boat hire in Zakynthos · Aiolos — 500 (2018)

Welcoming was nice and warm, yuri added ice box and snorkling mask (must - and must ask for) free of charge. He is onest and thrusted with gas consumption calculation. The technical part was by a young teenager, was less patient and less service guy, but it went ok. Part of that most fun and enjoyable experience.

Lovely little boat trip around Keri Caves

Everything was very good. I can recommend!

Yuri was great! He was very flexible with our arrival at the harbor as we were a little late due to the time it took to get off our cruise ship. He had the boat ready, showed us how to operate and gave us a map of sites to visit and told us about how long it would take to get around to all the beautiful spots. Highly recommend.

Great company and Yuri is a very nice guy! We had a really great time on the boat! This was an awesome experience! Thanks for making our day!

Everything was good! :) Yuri was flexible to change the date for the rental! Very nice

Had an amazing time renting this boat from Yuri! His guys are amazing and explained everything needed quickly, sent the location we needed to meet them and showed us a map of where we can go.

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The owner was punctual, good communication. The boat was not as clean as expected. Not very confy, as the sitting area is quite small. We run out of gas in the middle of the see, somehow it was not filled before going out in the morning. They send somebody to charge it on the see. Not a big problem an they arrived very soon, guy was friendly and solve quick, and they recognised it was their mistake. Also they asked for an extra 10 euro … as we were 4 adults, even if in the booking it was clear how many people we were. All in all a nice experience, thanks to thr waters we were into: clean, blue, nice for swimming. But I would not take this boat again, there are better options in the harbour.

Yuri was very kind, he explained where to go and not to go. The boat was ok, quite old, without fire extinguisher, the weather was perfect and I would rent another boat from him for sure.

Yuri was very helpful and his team. Instructions were good. My stopping skills not so good but worth the experience so thank you

The stuff was really nice and friendly! We loved the boat and the ride! The Keri Caves were our highlight! We actually thought, that we could go to Shipwreck Beach but the distance was too high. We could have thought of this tho! :-D All in all, we can recommend the service of Yuri!

Wonderful experience driving this boat around the Southern region of Zakynthos. The boat has sufficient power to allow travel at a leisurely speed. I would, however, pre-plan your journey to minimise fuel costs.

Not the greatest experience on our trip since the ocean had quite big waves this day. However Yuri did let us change the full day rental to a half day rental with some discount on the booking fee.

We rent the boat 'aiolos500' from Yuri and everything was fine. The team is very helpfull and explain clearly what to do when on the boat. The must is that the renting has a good quality/price level compared to the other renting agencies. I strongly recommend!

No way really to say how much fuel you used, they just inform you afterwards, but yourself you do not know.. explaining took 30 seconds, boat was okay

Very nice boat with good service!!

We didn’t have transportation to Keri from where we stayed and Yuri and I agreed that he would pick us up and return us to our hotel for a small amount. Everything was according what we agreed up front.

Amazing! Thank you Yuri. Amazing boat ride and great advice

Great boat, really friendly and informative, highly recommended.

Fair prices and nice staff. We had a great day at sea!

Just the boat that you want during a day trip around keri. Plenty of power to cruise around, cheap fuel and quite a lot of space. No problems whatsoever. Recommend it for every couple.

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Yuri was great as an instructor before the trip. Explaining everything very calmly but in detail helped me as a first-time boat driver a lot! Everything from the first point of contact to the communication to the payment and reliability was seamless. I would recommend Yuri to everyone else since he does an outstanding job!

Very good service from Yuri. We had a great time at the boat. :)

Purfect 😁👍🏼

Thanks Yuri

Everything was great! Thanks

We had the best day out with the boat from Yuri! Went all the way to Mizithres and then slowly back towards the coast. Safe to say it was our favourite day in Zakynthos! Yuri’s boat was perfect, with a sundeck to chill on but also enough shade. Communication with Yuri was also great.

We had a great day on the boat. Great communication from Yuri from the moment we booked and clear instructions on driving the boat and where we could go and couldn’t. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again - thank you Yuri!

It is great experience for us. Unforgettable trip with a lot of positive emotions.

Yuri was absolutely amazing with attitude, prices and everything! Best prices and behaviour!

Highly recommended! The boat was amazing, got all the necessary instructions as well, and Yuri was very friendly:)

Yuri is nice guy. About boat, everything is good and clean. Me and my friends, really enjoy time we spent on boat.

It was Great positive adventure to me. Thanks)))

Great all around. Would rent again from Yuri

I meet a very nice person in this area working… very professional… thanks Yuri

The boat was in good shape and the engine is powerful enough. Yuri is a nice guy and it was pretty fair with the gas price. Please be aware that the conditions on the sea can change quickly. At the end of the day we had a quite sketchy situation, but the boat handled the waves very well.

We had an amazing time with the boat from Yuri around Zakynthos, totally worth it and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the island!

Yuri was very nice and professionnal ! He can adapt to your demand. The boat was clean and perfectly functional, we had no problem on the sea! Thank you again

Great experience

We had a great time in Keri caves and Marathonisi island . Even saw 1 turtle:-). The boat was in good condition, service is great . The price is the best we found on the island . Thank you Yury !

Everything was super. Juri is very good guy. Day on the boats was wonderfull. We recommend.

All ok! Beautiful day and boat is ok.

That was so great ! Yuri is very cool and answer to all the questions. You really need this boat because the area of keri caves is completely amazing Thank you Yuri

Everything was great, we had a lovely day. I’d just suggest that you take your own icebox like we did. All in all we had a great time

Yuri was great we booked the day before for this boat. We arrived called he went through the relevant paperwork and a few safety instructions. He then pointed us to the boat and a colleague told us how the boat worked and off we went. Excellent value for money for the day, we were very happy we found this boat and had a wonderful day exploring the Keri caves and turtle island

All good

Flexible, easy going and the boat was as expected - recommended!

Yuri is very kind and helpful ! i recommand

Aside from some unforeseen charges, it was a great value boat for a fun day out!

Highly recommended!

The guys were very helpful, but the boat needs some work. The anchor was too light and didn't allow for comfortable anchoring. Furthermore, there was a hole where the anchor was stored that was leaking a bit.

There were two of us on the boat—no skipper—and we had a really great day. Great instruction and good service, and the fuel costs were significantly lower than expected. We had inquired with several providers beforehand, and this was by far the best deal!

Very friendly reception. Everything was explained very well... Returning the item was also problem-free. Thank you very much.

Boat rental company was difficult to find and could not be reached in advance via chat or telephone number. After a long search we saw a van with the name of the company on it. Communication was poor. We received a map of the water in advance with a route mapped out. When we went sailing, the weather changed and we were not allowed to sail any further by the lifeguards. I would have liked to have received a warning in advance about the situation on the water, because of this we missed a large part of the water. In contrast to the other reviews, I did not find the landlord socially skilled and uninterested. The boat was reasonable, but it was not luxurious (water was leaking in on one side, cushions were all wet.) Otherwise we had a very nice day! If you are going to rent a boat here, pay attention to the following things: - Bring an ID - Wear suitable clothing and shoes: water shoes (because of all the pebble beaches) & T-shirt/sunglasses/swimming trunks are recommended. - Bring a snorkel! In some places you can see a lot of fish. - Remember that everything on the boat can get wet. - When you come back at the end, you will pay €40 for fuel anyway. No matter how much you have used. So make use of it!

The boat was very good, but as already said in the comments the young man who explains the instructions is not very pleasant and unclear, moreover we did not understand one of the instructions and he became aggressive. Otherwise it was good.

Definitely book if you want to sail for an afternoon. The boat we booked was being made at that time, we received a more expensive boat at no extra cost. Half a day's worth of fuel will cost you about 40 euros. You can see a lot of the island! Yuri and his family are very friendly and will help you on your way.

After a friendly welcome and explanation, we had a beautiful day on the water. Top!

Upon arrival we could not find the landlord, after a short call the owner was clearly waving at us. We received a friendly welcome and the owner spoke clear English. Received a good explanation about how to use the boat and received a map of the area. After asking, we were given a cool box at no extra cost. We had a great time during the boat trip. When we returned, the owner was already signaling from the waterfront where we should go. Very quiet, friendly help with getting out and handling things.

Yuri welcomed me personally. He answered all my questions and also gave me good tips for taking great photos. Thank you for the time as my own captain. I would book again next year.

We originally wanted to go without a skipper, but that quickly turned out not to be an option. I was so grateful that Yuri spontaneously provided us with a skipper who was super experienced and took us everywhere possible. Yuri is highly recommended. Thanks again ??

Yuri was very good and present, very approachable, the rental was very easy and the possibility of doing a day of sailing was the best choice to calmly enjoy the Keri caves. We spent 35 euros on petrol and managed to do the whole tour recommended by Yuri. we just had some difficulty in pulling up the anchor, because every time it got caught in the rocks on the seabed.

We had problems with the engine at times, but Yuri solved everything perfectly. Thanks

Good service from Yuri, wonderful day sailing

Grande yuri

Yuri, the owner, was extremely kind, providing us with all the necessary advice to be able to spot the turtles. Also, he gave us details regarding the most beautiful places to visit. The boat, although not brand new as indicated in the announcement, lived up to expectations perfectly and suited to the intended purpose. We didn't experience any problems and appreciated Yuri's honesty in his fuel consumption rating. I absolutely recommend it.

Nice service, good contact.

Alright

Yuri was super nice and the boat was great. Thank you so much

All fine

Great boat and fun experience. Professional people with knowledge of business. Please note that the cost of fuel will be settled upon return.

Great day !!

Good service!

Great communication

Everything went great and there were no problems. Would book with Yuri again. ??

Very good ride

A perfect day thank you Yuri :)

We ran out of gas just before returning to the port and after seeing the gas tank we realized it was 25 liters while he charged us for 30.

Ideal boat to visit the bay and see turtles. Very warm welcome from the team and clear explanations. On the other hand, it is specified when taking control of the 30-litre tank whereas it is a 25-litre tank after verification.

everything worked wonderfully ?? For the next time it would only be important to know that the tank is exclusive. That means you should keep the fuel bill in the back of your mind as an expense and maybe think about an efficient route LG

Yuri is very personable, he simply and quickly explains the navigable areas and points of interest. His colleague who is in charge of getting the boat out of the port briefly explained to us how the boat works since we had already sailed. I strongly recommend this activity which is certainly expensive but worth it given the number of places to see and the freedom it gives us.

Super friendly landlord! Everything was well arranged, nice contact

Friendly man, clear explanation. Family business. Costs for petrol are added, but this is also clearly stated when renting the boat. After 4 hours of sailing we lost 13 liters, about €30. All boats have a roof so you can lie in the shade, but there are also plenty of cushions for sunbathing. Got a free upgrade because the boat we initially rented was already gone. Boats are sprayed clean after each use. Some parts were broken (emergency light, fuel level, etc.) Therefore 2 stars for this part. Essential parts also performed well. I would rent it again in a heartbeat.

Great Yuri was very nice and explained everything well!! had a great day!!

Yuri very nice, boat not rented all day and he was very reasonable with the price. Good explanation about the boat and wonderful sailing.

Good experience

Yuri best man and super relaxed. We even got a bigger boat on site, which was better suited to our group. 100% recommendation!

Nice experience, very easy to navigate even for people who have never done it before.

Perfect Boat in good condition and efficient team: everything is done to have a good time and it has been successful The price of diesel puts a strain on the budget but we are warned from the start that it is extra I recommend with my eyes closed

Kind and cordial. Available and excellent value for money. A nice experience I recommend it

We had a wonderful time for the first time tt went well thanks to Yuri

Excellent communication with Yuri prior to rental. Always responds very quickly. The boat was perfect for the day. We will return !

One of the best experiences on the island, without any danger due to the infinite world at sea with boats and lifeguards that were often dense at sea.

Great experience for the first time at the helm of a boat! 2 small points of attention: The 25hp engine allows you to go at 20km / h, no more, speed lovers take the 30hp. There is a delimited area where you can navigate with this boat, not possible to go around Zakynthos for example. Otherwise it was very nice, we sailed quite a bit during the day and we got 40 € of gasoline. Good value for money !

Great day away from mass tourism. Great guys helpful and very friendly!

Super, very nice, he explains you well the operation of the boat and the places where you can go. Nickel boat. A big thank-you

Very nice experience!

We had some problems starting the engine, but Yuri solved it during our trip.

Very good service, what I highly recommend

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