Boat rental in Zakynthos · Fun Boats — 5g (2024)

We had a wonderful day out with Ocean's boat. Him and his daughter were extremely nice, smiley and helpful. Very responsive during the trip. The boat was clean and maintained very well. The trip was 5-6 hours just for 110€. Fuel was 80€ cash. Worth the money 100%! Genuinely 5* experience.

It took us short amount of time to find the boat. Instructions were very clear (don't speed, restricted areas) and they helped us to get onto the boat. Boat was in a good condition (audio not working) and we had a lot of fun. Fees for fuel are a bit high (90€).

Boats are managed by I believe a father and his daughter, the daughter takes all communication as she speaks English. Communication is short and clear. Good to know beforehand, price is cheap but additionally you will need to pay 80/90 euros for fuel. Ultimately, making it about the same price as other rental options. The big plus is that, besides the very well maintained boats, you will get to enjoy it for way longer than other rental options. We paid about 200 incl. fuel for around 5 hours. They will give clear instructions and a short practice before giving you the boat, which is very welcomed especially if you have no experience with e.g. anchoring. Overall, we had a great experience and would recommend them to others as well!

Very good experience! Beautiful, easy to steer, comfortable and brand new boat. Professional hand over with all instructions given from friendly owners. This is one the things you have to do while you are here. Definitely recommend!

Thank you very much for the most beautiful day on the Island! The boat was Brand new and super clean. The Communication and Service (Cooling Box / snorkeling gear) of the host was just perfect! I recommend this host and boat to everybody who wants to rent out a boat to the lovely Spots of the Island of Zakynthos.

Our experience renting a boat here was unfortunately very disappointing. Even before the rental, communication was strange. I asked where exactly we should meet in the harbor, and instead of answering my question, the only reply I received was: “it is 80 euro for gasoline.” Not very helpful. Upon arrival we still had no idea where to go, and had to ask other people in the harbor to figure it out. Eventually, the owner called us and we found them. A young woman, sitting in her car, did not even introduce herself. She simply handed us a paper to sign and immediately asked for my ID card. The whole situation felt uncomfortable and unprofessional. While we were still reading the contract, she insisted in a pushy way that we pay €80 cash upfront for fuel, which is not how it usually works. Besides that, €80 for 4–5 hours of boating felt extremely overpriced. Her attitude came across as unfriendly and impatient. When we went to the boat, there was also an older man (who also never introduced himself). The woman then asked for my phone, which was odd, but turned out to be because she wanted me to film the engine. Both of them got on the boat with us to explain how everything worked, but the instructions were rushed and often corrected in a harsh, almost scolding tone if we didn’t do something perfectly right away. The older man didn’t speak English, so the young woman translated, but the atmosphere was not pleasant. They also kept speaking Greek to each other while we were standing there, which added to the uncomfortable feeling. Once they left, we were happy to finally start our trip. However, after just 1.5 hours, while anchoring near the shore to swim, we got a call from them saying we were too close to the coast—even though other boats were much closer. We sent them a video and eventually it was “okay,” but it didn’t stop there. Later, we were called again for supposedly being too close to the coast, even though there was at least 80 meters of distance. In total, they called me 4 times during the rental. Instead of enjoying a relaxing boat trip, we constantly felt watched and monitored, which completely ruined the experience. When we returned, both were waiting in the water to take the boat back. Still, no friendly words, no “how was your trip?”, nothing. Just silence. The only positive thing was the boat itself: clean, spacious, and well-maintained, with a cooler and some water provided. But overall, this rental was stressful and unpleasant. Definitely not something I would recommend.

Couldn’t recommend this charter more for tourists coming to zante. It is a family run boat charter and the owners were fantastic. They gave us a lesson on how to use the boat and anchor etc as their daughter Elina translated for us. They left a cooler with free water inside the boat for us. They also allow a large area to travel in the boat and are always on call in case anyone needs help. Upon paying me and my friend had limited money and the boss brought us to the cash machine and then brought us back to our apartment for free. They were so polite and kind. I recommend this to all British and Irish tourists!

We had an amazing time renting the boat in Zakynthos! The staff was super friendly and the boat was in perfect condition. Exploring the coast by ourselves was the highlight of our trip.

We rented a boat for four people and had a great time. The boat was perfect and well-equipped, and the service was impeccable. A truly memorable experience that I highly recommend to everyone!

Great! Smooth ride and great boat.🙌🏻 A bit of anxiety with the anchor, the fear of losing it or getting it stuck is real, but we managed.

Very nice and clean boat, friendly people, beautiful area for boating. As it is private owner, make sure to call (or text) owner upon arrival in the harbor so you can meet up easily.

Great service, clear instructions + safety measures. Better than on site bookings.

Everything okey

Great boat and service!

My girlfriend and I had an amazing time on this boat. The boat itself is clean, new and comfortable. Communication was solid, no major issues. To really get the best of Zakynthos you have to see it from the water. Amazing high cliffs and caves. A must see for everyone! Is definitely recommend renting this boat. If I ever return to Zakynthos, I’ll rent it again.

80-90€ fuel seems Little Bit high. Speaker Not work.

Great experience on a boat. Fast and well maintained boat with everything you need for a pleasant time on the sea. Great communication and "customer service" from the owner.

Many thanks to Ocean and his daughter, who welcomed us so warmly and accommodated all our requests. The service was excellent and reliable throughout. We would come back anytime! 5 stars are definitely not enough ⭐️

We had a fantastic day ☀️. We booked the boat the same day, and everything went perfectly and smoothly. The boat is particularly suitable for beginners. Everything was explained to us thoroughly, and we were able to contact the daughter at any time if anything came up. They (father and daughter) also gave us the tip that we might see a turtle, which was a perfect way to end our day. So, we absolutely recommend renting the boat from them ??

We received a friendly welcome and were given clear instructions beforehand. It's a beautiful boat with all the amenities. Afterward, we were welcomed back at the harbor and given tips on how to spot turtles, which worked! Once again, truly excellent service and incredibly friendly people!

It was truly a pleasure! Everything was spectacular, it couldn't have been better. They were very friendly, the boat was divine, easy to navigate, and everything was just as agreed. Without realizing it, they welcomed us with a cooler of ice and water, and they even had a snorkel! They were absolutely brilliant, and the homemade honey was very, very good.

Very pleasant experience. The day we booked, the owners told us it was very windy and recommended we move to the next day at no extra cost, which we did, and everything went very well!

Communication with the owner was excellent. They were also easy to find at the harbor. After a clear explanation in excellent English, we were able to get out on the water. We had a wonderful day. You should definitely try this!

The welcome and communication were beyond perfect. We were met by the owner's daughter for all the necessary formalities, including the €80 cash deposit for fuel and a short lesson before leaving. If you have no boating experience (as we did), there's no need to worry; everything is very well explained, and getting started is really easy. The boat is very clean, very spacious, and very well maintained. There's a cooler and snorkeling masks on board. Upon our return, we were met and guided to moor the boat, and once again, the host, who was exceptionally kind throughout, provided us with excellent service. We highly recommend!

We booked a 5-hour trip, but because three people had booked different boats, and they were there to teach you the basics without a skipper, we couldn't get going for 45 minutes. However, since 5 hours was completely sufficient for us, we didn't consider this a particularly negative experience. We'll have to add another €80 for fuel on site. The crew is very concerned about our well-being; they even had a cooler with four bottles of water and even a pair of diving goggles on the boat. Everything was explained very well, and overall, we found renting the boat to be a great experience.

Very nice and modern boat, handles great and was very clean. Communication was also very easy, and the owners were very friendly. The only drawbacks are that you have to pay a flat rate of €80-90 upfront for the fuel, and the boat only has 30 hp, not the advertised 50. But that was to be expected, since you can only go up to 30 hp without a license. We would gladly rent again!

Scammers!!! They're charging the standard fuel price of €80 for a full day and the same price for a half day. Last time, I spent €50 on fuel for a full day of sailing. Don't sail with them. If you cause any damage, they're also outrageous prices. You're also not allowed to sail faster than 3000 rpm, and the front won't even plane. Paying a lot, and not being allowed to do anything...

Had a perfect afternoon on this boat. Very friendly people!

Super !

At first everything worked great and was fun. Communication was good too. But the wind caused the front of the roof to fly off. That was very dangerous and hurt my friend's foot. Luckily nothing worse happened. The roof was not in good condition, as nothing had happened to the other boats around us. As a result, we headed back early because we no longer had any protection from the sun, and then had to wait even longer in the middle of the water. Being exposed to the sun for so long without protection caused us both to get sunstroke. The subsequent discussion with the charter company didn't go so well either, as we had hoped that we could get some of the fuel money back because we had canceled the trip early, but that wasn't the case.

The people were very friendly and the boat was very clean. Everything was perfectly organized.

Very nice people, good explanation about the boat, boat itself was in good condition.

It was fantastic, very clear explanations and the boat was in great condition, just as advertised. I recommend it!