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Discover Crete and the Northern Beaches of Chania

Experience an unforgettable day at sea by renting a boat—with or without a captain. Choose from a variety of boat sizes and enjoy the freedom to explore the crystal-clear waters of Chania at your own pace!

*No License or Previous Experience Required!

It’s easy and safe! Before setting off on your first boating adventure with Chania Boats Rental, we provide a short training session to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Our Boats

At Chania Boats Rental, we offer boats for every skill level:
• No license required:
Olympic 490cc (5 meters), fiberglass , powered by a Yamaha 30hp outboard engine.
License required:
Olympic 520cc (5.5 meters), fiberglass construction, powered by a Yamaha 100hp outboard engine.
• For experienced skippers with a license:
Mostro Family (8 meters), powered by a 200hp outboard engine.

All our boats are equipped with GPS navigation, allowing you to follow pre-set routes or create your own while complying with nautical regulations.

Safety & Comfort

There’s nothing to worry about! 

All our boats are fully equipped with legal documentation and life-saving equipment. Plus, each boat includes a spare 4-6-15hp outboard engine, ensuring a safe return to the nearest port if needed.

Simply turn on the radio or Bluetooth device, sit back, and immerse yourself in the stunning shades of blue that will leave you in awe!

Private Cruises

For a private boat tour, we offer:

• Olympic 520cc (5.5 meters) with a 100hp engine.
• Mostro Family (8 meters) with a Mercury Verado V6 200hp, accommodating up to 9 people.
• Olympic 900 Hermes (9.5 meters) with twin Mercury Verado V8 engines, totaling 500hp, accommodating up to 7 people.

With an experienced skipper, you don’t have to worry about maritime regulations, docking spots, or unexpected weather changes—just relax and enjoy an incredible day at sea!

Plan Your Perfect Boating Experience

Don’t forget to check out our recommended routes to plan your ideal sea adventure safely and efficiently. Or contact with us with What’sApp messenger for more information.

Have fun & enjoy the ride!

*License exemption applies to specific boat types.

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We had an amazing day out on the water with this boat charter in Chania. From the very start, the staff were incredibly friendly, professional, and genuinely made us feel welcome and comfortable. The RIB we chartered was spotless, comfortable, and felt very reliable, which made the whole trip stress-free and enjoyable.

What really stood out was how helpful the team were — they suggested some beautiful spots to visit, and every stop turned out to be even better than we expected. Crystal-clear waters, hidden coves, and stunning scenery made the day unforgettable.

A big plus for me was how fair they were with the fuel consumption charges. Unlike some other charters that can feel like they’re adding extra costs, these guys were completely transparent and made sure everything was calculated honestly. It really gave me peace of mind and added to the overall positive experience.

Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore Crete’s coast in the best possible way!
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Michael Cordina
31/08/25
We rented a RIB with a license in Chania and had the most amazing day! From the very beginning, the booking process was smooth and the staff were super helpful and communicative. When we arrived, everything was handled swiftly — the team was friendly, professional, and genuinely focused on making sure we had the best experience possible.

No hidden costs or extras. They also provided goggles and snorkels as well as a float and did not inflate any petrol fees. The staff gave us many great spots to explore which were truly fantastic and not touristic. The full boat day gave us a lot of time to explore.

The boat itself was spotless, reliable, and really comfortable, which made exploring the coast even more enjoyable. The whole vibe was relaxed and easygoing, but with everything perfectly organized, so we felt both safe and free to just have fun.

Great price, outstanding service, and truly wonderful people. I can’t recommend this company highly enough to anyone visiting Crete — it was honestly one of the highlights of our trip!
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Katie Carmichael
31/08/25
We rented a poseidon boat for a day. The team were very friendly, polite and helpful. They explained how to operate the boat without any license, where to go / avoid, how to look after ourselves and the boat safely. The boat itself was clean, well maintained and worked flawlessly. We tried looking for the sunken ww2 German bomber near Theodoroi island, did not find it but saw loads of fish and marine life in the clear blue waters. Would thoroughly recommend renting a boat from these guys any time. Thank you for the experience!
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Mark Lee
28/08/25
Great service! Very nice and helpful people
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Jeanet Horbach
28/08/25
We were a group of five and rented the Olympic boat without a skipper — no license needed. The whole experience was fantastic! We were warmly greeted by the owner and his young son, who gave us all the instructions. He even took us for a short tour in the ocean so I could learn the basics, like steering and using the anchor.

The boat is equipped with GPS and a tracking app, so they can see where you are at all times. Communication was super easy through WhatsApp. You can follow the green route, which is perfect with this boat.

We had an amazing day — stopping at different spots to eat, swim, and jump from the boat. I highly recommend them, and if I come back here, I will definitely rent from them again!
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Alexander Mateev
28/08/25
Tout était parfait! Superbe journée bateau! Communication super avec Georges et Marie pour réserver notre journée du mois d'août! Je recommande vraiment.
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Anne SPADA
28/08/25