Private RibBoat Tour Ios: Cyclades Beaches with Snorkeling

A speedboat built for eight means you steer the day yourself.

Private RibBoat tour of Ios in the Cyclades on the Mostro Top Gun, a high-performance 8-meter vessel carrying up to eight guests. You choose between a half-day (4 hours) or full-day (8 hours) departure, visit the best beaches on the Ios west coast, and snorkel with provided equipment. The boat includes an English-speaking guide, Greek snacks and drinks, all fuel and entry fees.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ios west coast beaches

• Set sail on private RibBoat
• Visit best beaches on west coast
• Enjoy Greek snacks and drinks onboard

The experience

The Mostro Top Gun is built for speed and comfort in equal measure: a Suzuki V6 250 Hp engine powers an 8-meter RibBoat designed to handle the Cyclades swells without the weight of a larger vessel. You board with up to seven others and set out along the Ios west coast, where the guide steers toward the beaches that work best on the day you're there. This is not a fixed itinerary. The boat's performance and your group's interests shape where you stop and how long you linger.

At each beach, snorkeling gear is ready to use: masks, fins and snorkels provided. You slip into the water at your own pace, and the guide stays with the group. Between swims, the boat carries Greek snacks and soft drinks. If you book the all-day option, you'll have time to eat and rest on deck. Alcoholic beverages are included for those who want them. The half-day tour runs 4 hours. The full-day runs 8 hours, giving you either a focused morning or afternoon, or a complete day on the water.

Pickup and departure details depend on which option you select at checkout (morning, sunset or all-day), and the operator confirms the meeting point once you book. The boat operates year-round, though sea conditions vary by season. Bring a towel, sunscreen and a change of clothes. The ride is smooth but you will get wet.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment (masks, fins, snorkels).
• Greek snacks.
• bottled water and soft drinks.
• alcoholic beverages.
• all fuel and government fees.
• English-speaking guide.

Options for this experience

3 options

MORNING GLORYGuide in English · 10:00Lasts 4 hours

SUNSET KISSGuide in English · 10:00 and 15:00Lasts 5 hours: we set off from the port and make stops at the best beaches of Ios island.

A full-day tour around IosGuide in English · 10:00 and 11:00

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 11:00 and 15:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 97 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by IOS BREEZE

Is this one for you?Book the all-day tour if you want time to explore multiple beaches and rest between swims. The half-day option works better if you're fitting the boat into a day that includes other activities on Ios.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the best beaches on the Ios west coast that the boat visits?

The guide takes you to the best beaches on the Ios west coast based on sea conditions and your group's interests that day. The route is not fixed, so you see what works rather than following a set schedule.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling gear (masks, fins and snorkels) is provided and included in the tour price. You don't need to bring any.

Can I choose between a half-day and full-day tour, or is the length fixed?

You choose at checkout: the morning and sunset options run 4 hours each, while the all-day tour runs 8 hours, so you pick the length that fits your schedule.

What drinks and food are included on the boat?

Greek snacks, bottled water and soft drinks are included on all tours. Alcoholic beverages are also provided. Lunch is not included, though the full-day tour gives you time to eat snacks and rest on deck.

How many people fit on the RibBoat, and will I be alone with my group?

The Mostro Top Gun holds up to eight guests total, so your group shares the boat with others if you book fewer than eight seats. Book all eight seats if you want the boat private to your party.

Do I need any experience or fitness level to join this tour?

The tour suits all physical fitness levels. You're welcome to stay on deck if you prefer not to snorkel. The boat is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers due to the motion of the sea.