Zakynthos: Private Self-Drive Speedboat Rental No Licence

About This Experience

No licence, no experience, no skipper: Sand & Sea puts you at the wheel of your own speedboat from Agios Sostis, after a briefing and a short test drive with one of their captains. At $146 for the boat and up to four people, it is the cheapest private option on this site — under $40 a head when full, plus fuel of roughly €30–40 paid locally.

From the harbour the whole south and south-west coast is yours: Marathonisi and its turtles a few minutes out, Cameo Islet next to the quay, the Keri Caves and arches further west and, on a calm day, the Mizithres stacks. You anchor and swim where you like. Every boat has a sun canopy, a cool box for your drinks, a Bluetooth speaker, life jackets and an anchor.

Rentals run two to three hours as standard, with longer and skippered options on the same listing. It suits confident families and groups of friends; reviewers who had never driven a boat found the briefing enough. Licence-free boats in Greece are limited in power — 30 hp is the figure most sources give, though firms quote different numbers, so confirm with the operator.

Highlights

• Drive your own speedboat — no licence and no experience needed
• Explore the south coast at your own pace: Marathonisi, Cameo Islet, the Keri Caves and the Mizithres
• Sun canopy, cool box and Bluetooth speaker on every boat
• Under $40 a head for a group of four, plus fuel
• Optional hotel pickup from Laganas, Kalamaki and nearby

What's Included

• ✓ Private speedboat for up to four people
• ✓ Safety briefing, test drive and route advice
• ✓ Life jackets, safety gear and anchor
• ✓ Canopy, cool box and Bluetooth speaker
• ✓ Pickup and drop-off from the designated areas on the pickup option

Not Included

• Fuel, paid locally (about €30–40 for a full rental with up to four people)
• Food and drinks
• Pickup outside the designated areas

What to Bring

• A photo of your passport, ID card or driving licence
• Swimwear, towel and a dry bag
• Drinks and snacks for the cool box
• Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
• Water shoes for the rocky coves

Good to Know & Caveats

• Licence-free hire is limited to low-powered boats — most sources say 30 hp with a 3-nautical-mile limit from the coast, but rental firms quote different figures; confirm with the operator
• Fuel is paid locally on return, not in the booking price
• Keep your distance from turtles and stay out of the protected zones at Marathonisi — the marine park rules apply to you as skipper
• Weather-dependent: rentals are cancelled or shortened when the wind gets up
• Minor damage is charged; one reviewer reported it was handled fairly

Meeting Point

Agios Sostis harbour near Laganas, or hotel pickup from Laganas, Kalamaki, Lithakia and the surrounding villages; bring a photo of your passport, ID or driving licence.