Boat rental Zakynthos

Can you rent a yacht in Zakynthos – do I need a license?

Small boats (under a certain horsepower or length), electric boats, crewed yacht charters and gulet charters may not require a license. Larger boats or those with more powerful engines need a skipper’s license. Before you confirm your sailing trip to Zakynthos, please send us a copy and we will check it for you. You need to have the original copies with you on-board, so don’t forget to take them.
To sail in Greece, one of the following qualifications is necessary: • ICC (International Certificate of Competence), International, with valid Navigational and VHF licenses, Prerequisites: RYA “Day Skipper Course” or complete the ICC Assessment form to prove competence from previous experience.• IPC (International Proficiency Certificate), America, Prerequisites: ASA 104 or US Sailing “Bareboat Cruising Course” OR: • NauticEd SLC (International Sailing License and Credentials), International, • UK – RYA Day Skipper practical, • USA – US Sailing “Bareboat Cruising Course”, ASA “104 Bareboat Cruising Course” or above, • Germany – “Sportbootführerschein See“ or above, • Belgium – Algemeen Stuurbrevet/ Brevet de conduite général, • France – LE PERMIS PLAISANCE
If you do not have a skipper license, it is also possible to rent a boat with a skipper

Zakynthos boat rental – the main ports

Zakynthos Town Port

This is the main port of Zakynthos, situated in the capital town of Zakynthos Town (also known as Zante Town). It is a busy port with ferry connections to the mainland of Greece and other Ionian Islands. Lat. 37.78420741224608 Long. 20.89984970937242

Agios Nikolaos Port

Located on the northeast coast of Zakynthos, Agios Nikolaos is a small port that offers boat trips and excursions to the nearby Blue Caves and Shipwreck Beach (Navagio Beach). Lat. 37.90735108451621 Long. 20.70734888207006

Alykanas Port

Alykanas, situated near Alykes, also has a small port catering to tourist boats and local fishermen. Lat. 37.843850981513775 Long. 20.780448505519587

Porto Vromi

Porto Vromi, on the west coast, is a small port that serves as a departure point for boat trips to the Shipwreck Beach (Navagio). Lat. 37.822826913423086 Long. 20.631857405679455

Keri Port

Keri, on the southern part of Zakynthos, has a small port where boats depart for the Keri Caves and Marathonisi Island. Lat. 37.68218226561927 Long. 20.83704808399146
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Which period is best to sail in Zakynthos?

The climate diagrams are based on 30 years of hourly weather model simulations. They give good indications of typical climate patterns and expected conditions (temperature, precipitation, sunshine, and wind). The “mean daily maximum” (solid red line) shows the maximum temperature of an average day for every month for Zakynthos. Likewise, the “mean daily minimum” (solid blue line) shows the average minimum temperature.

The wind rose for Zakynthos shows how many hours per year the wind blows from the indicated direction. The diagram for Zakynthos shows the days per month, during which the wind reaches a certain speed.

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