Santorini: Boat Rental No License & Volcano Tour

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Duration10h

GroupPrivate

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Steer a motorboat around Santorini's volcano without needing a license

You take the wheel of a motorboat that holds up to six people and navigate Santorini's caldera on your own schedule—Red Beach, Nea Kameni volcano, and Thirasia are all within reach. Snorkel gear is available, and water and snacks come with the rental. A 200€ security deposit secures the booking.

10h

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat rental and island exploration

Rent motorboat without license
Travel along Santorini Island
Discover Thirassia Island
Visit the volcano
Use provided mask and snorkel

The Experience

You're holding the wheel, throttle under your hand, and nobody's asking to see credentials. That's the whole point of this boat rental in Santorini—no license required, no paperwork, just you and up to five others steering a motorboat out toward the caldera. The boat fits six people comfortably, and the rental includes bottled water and snacks for the day, so you're not scrambling to pack provisions before you leave the dock.

The route takes you past Red Beach first, where the volcanic rock rises in rust-colored cliffs and the water stays shallow enough to jump in if you want. From there you head toward Nea Kameni, the younger volcano that rose out of the sea in 1707—you can see the black lava fields from the water, still bare and otherworldly after all this time. Thirasia sits across the caldera, quieter than Santorini's main towns, and the boat rental gives you the freedom to linger at any of these spots instead of following a fixed schedule.

Snorkel gear is available on request, so if the water calls you in, you don't have to say no. The rental comes with a 200€ security deposit—cash or card, your choice—and that's held against any damage; most people get it back in full. Bottled water and snacks are already on board, which sounds small until you're out on the water for hours and grateful you don't have to ration what you brought.

You'll need to arrange your own transport to the dock, though public transportation runs nearby if you don't have a rental car. The boat handles all physical fitness levels, and if you're traveling with a service animal, they're welcome aboard. Pick your departure time, head out into the caldera, and spend the day moving at your own pace instead of waiting for a group to finish at each stop.

What’s included

Motorboat rental for up to 6 passengers, bottled water, snacks, and access to snorkel gear on request. You arrange your own transport to the dock and provide the 200€ security deposit at pickup.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Santorini SeaBreeze

Is this one for you?Right for groups or families who want to explore Santorini's caldera without following a tour schedule—steering your own boat means you stop where you want and stay as long as you like, which is what makes a full day around the volcano and Red Beach possible without a guide.