Boat rental in Crete

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

Small boats (under a certain horsepower or length), electric boats, crewed yacht charters, 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 Crete, please send us a copy and we will check it for you. You need to have the original copies on board, so don’t forget to take them.
To sail from Crete, 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

Other rent a boat Greece

Day 1. Heraklion – Agia Pelagia 16, 30 km (10, 13 nm), Day 2. Agia Pelagia – Thira Port 117, 79 km (73, 19 nm), Day 3. Thira Port – Oia – Agia Eirini 12, 41 km (7, 71 nm), Day 4. Agie Eirini – Panagia Kalou – Monolitas 17, 78 km (11, 05 nm), Day 5. Monolitas – Anafi 26, 14 km (16, 24 nm), Day 6. Anafi – Kamari – Vlichada 33, 11 km (20, 58 nm), Day 7. Vlichada – Heraklion 112, 88 km (70, 14 nm)

More information about catamaran from Crete to Santorini or more Crete sailing destinations