Self-Drive Boat Rental in Serifos: No License Required

Steer your own boat to empty beaches and swim where you choose

A self-drive boat rental in Serifos lets you explore the island's coastline without a boating license or a guide. After a safety briefing on boat operation, you set your own route to secluded beaches and hidden coves, stopping to swim and snorkel whenever you want. The rental includes snorkeling equipment, bottled water and soda for five hours on the water.

The experience

You arrive at the rental point, get a full safety briefing and hands-on lesson in how to operate the boat, then cast off with complete control over where you go and how long you stay at each stop. The boat comes equipped with snorkeling masks, so you can drop anchor in a cove and slip into the water without extra gear to buy or carry. Bottled water and soda are on board, and the five-hour window gives you time to reach the quieter spots that organized tours skip.

The appeal is the freedom: no fixed itinerary, no group schedule, no need to wait for anyone else to finish a photo. You pick the beaches, decide when to swim, and anchor as long as you want. Families often use the time to let kids explore tide pools and shallow water at their own speed. Couples find the privacy and the ability to linger at a single cove without pressure to move on. Groups of friends can split time between swimming, snorkeling and simply drifting in clear water.

What’s included

• Snorkeling masks.
• bottled water and soda.
• safety briefing and boat operation lesson.
• five hours of boat rental with complete freedom to set your own route and stops.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to12h before

AgesUp to age 80

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

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Serifos Sea Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this rental if you have a free afternoon and want to reach quiet beaches without joining a group tour. The self-drive format means you control the pace, the stops and how long you linger at each cove, which suits families wanting flexibility and couples seeking privacy on the water.

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. No refund if you cancel.

Do I need a boating license to rent the boat in Serifos?

No license is required. The operator provides a full safety briefing and lesson on how to operate the boat before you depart, so you learn the controls and feel confident handling it on the water.

What beaches and coves can I visit on a self-drive boat rental?

You choose your own route and stops. The rental gives you access to secluded beaches and hidden coves around Serifos that you can reach by boat. The five-hour window lets you explore at whatever pace suits you, with time to swim and snorkel at multiple spots.

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

Snorkeling masks are provided on board, so you can explore the underwater world during your swimming stops without needing to bring or rent gear separately.

How long is the boat rental, and what's included to drink?

The rental runs for five hours. Bottled water and soda are included on board, so you stay hydrated without needing to pack drinks.

Is this rental suitable for families with young children?

Yes, it's designed for families, couples and groups. Infants must sit on an adult's lap, and the boat is suitable for all fitness levels, so families with children of different ages can all participate.