Extreme Water Sports Boat Rental: 4-Hour Self-Drive Half Day
Quick answer
The Extreme Water Sports boat rental costs $337 per boat of up to four (about €299) for four hours, with no licence needed.
You skipper the boat, pay fuel at the end and leave a card deposit, and GetYourGuide shows 5.0/5 from only two reviews.
Extreme Water Sports Santorini
Half-Day Boat Rental, No License Required
5.0 (2) · from $337
The Extreme Water Sports boat rental is a four-hour self-drive half day on Santorini's south-east coast for up to four people, priced at $337 per group (about €299) with no licence required. The boat is a 5 m Blue Water 170 with a 30 hp Yamaha engine, and the listing has a 5.0/5 rating from only two reviews on GetYourGuide.
The detail that changes the decision is that you are the skipper. You sign a liability release, leave a credit card deposit, pay for fuel at the end by consumption, and carry the cost of any damage. Split four ways the boat is $84.25 each, cheaper than most shared catamarans, but nobody else carries the risk.
Compare it with the Santorini Water Sports rental with a jet ski and the rest of my boat tours in Santorini, or read my boat rental page. The home page lists other cities.
| Operator | Extreme Santorini (activity provider on GetYourGuide) |
|---|---|
| Boat | Blue Water 170, 5 m (17 ft) long, 2.17 m wide, 30 hp Yamaha, 60 litre fuel tank |
| Price | $337 per group of up to 4 (about €299 at 1 USD = 0.88865 EUR); fuel paid at the end |
| Duration | 4 hours (half day) |
| Departure time | Chosen in the booking calendar; the listing gives no clock times |
| Base | Map pin only, about 2.6 km east of Vlychada Marina; open the pin on Google Maps |
| Route | Your choice: the listing suggests the south coast, Red Beach and White Beach |
| On board | Snorkeling gear, dry bags, towel, water, stern ladder, GPS tracker, USB charger, Bluetooth speaker, chart plotter and depth finder |
| Languages | Not stated |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before the start, full refund |
| Rating | 5.0/5 from 2 reviews on GetYourGuide |
What is the Extreme Water Sports boat rental and what do you get?
It is a bareboat rental of a small 5 m motorboat for four hours, with safety gear and navigation aids included and no licence needed, so you steer and plan the day.
The Extreme Water Sports boat is a fiberglass runabout sized for coastal trips: 17 feet long, 7 feet wide and powered by a 30 hp outboard. The listing says you can set your own itinerary, swim, snorkel and relax with your group. It also offers a bikini top, a stern ladder and a Bluetooth speaker.
| Item | Detail | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Blue Water 170 | A small open boat, not a cabin cruiser |
| Engine | 30 hp Yamaha | Low speed; plan short hops along the coast |
| Length and width | 5 m (17 ft) by 2.17 m (7 ft) | Four adults will feel the space on a swell |
| Fuel tank | 60 litres | Fuel is paid at the end by consumption |
| Navigation | GPS plotter and depth finder, plus a GPS tracking device | The operator can see where you are |
| Safety | Safety equipment, floating devices and full insurance | Insurance is listed; the damage rule still applies |
The listing mentions a limit of 40 hp for small day boats in its general text, but the model sheet gives 30 hp. I trust the model sheet.
Where do you pick up the Extreme Water Sports boat?
The listing gives only a map pin, not an address or a name, and the pin sits about 2.6 km east of Vlychada Marina on the south-east coast.
I measured the distance from the pin (open it on Google Maps) to nearby landmarks in a straight line: 5.6 km to Athinios Port, 8.8 km to the Old Port of Fira and 7.2 km to White Beach. Confirm the base name and parking with the operator after booking, because a pin alone is not an address.
| Place | Straight-line distance | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Vlychada Marina | 2.6 km | The nearest named harbor |
| Athinios Port | 5.6 km | The ferry port, handy for island arrivals |
| Old Port of Fira | 8.8 km | The caldera cliff harbor, a long way for a 30 hp boat |
| White Beach | 7.2 km | The south-west beach, reached around the southern tip |
| Akrotiri lighthouse | 9.6 km | The far corner of the southern coastline |
Those numbers tell you the caldera is out of reach for a short day. A 4-hour rental is a coastal outing, not the volcano trip the highlights suggest.
How long is the Extreme Water Sports rental and when can you go?
The rental lasts four hours, and you pick a start in the booking calendar; the listing publishes no hours.
Pick a start that gets you back well before dark and leave time to return slowly. This is my planning advice, not an operator rule. Sunset is at 18:41 on 15 October and 20:37 on 15 June in the Open-Meteo archive, so a four-hour rental ending before dusk is easy in summer.
| Month | Average daily peak wave height | Days with wind 30 km/h+ |
|---|---|---|
| Apr | 0.96 m | 5 |
| May | 0.97 m | 6 |
| Jun | 0.95 m | 7 |
| Jul | 0.99 m | 5 |
| Aug | 1.04 m | 10 |
| Sep | 1.06 m | 6 |
| Oct | 0.99 m | 7 |
For a 5 m boat, a peak of 1 m is noticeable. Check the forecast at the Hellenic National Meteorological Service the night before.
Do you need a licence for the Extreme rental?
The listing says no licence is required, and you need only basic boating skills and a credit card for the deposit.
I found no official page stating the horsepower limit for unlicensed boats in Greece. The government does publish a separate high-speed craft operator licence issued by port authorities, described on gov.gr, which shows that licensing exists for faster craft. For this 30 hp boat, I rely on the operator's statement and suggest you bring photo ID.
- Bring - passport or ID card (a copy is accepted), swimwear, towel, sunglasses and a camera
- Sign - a liability release before you leave the beach
- Leave - a credit card deposit; you pay for any damage
- Avoid - alcohol and intoxication, which are not allowed
How does the Extreme Water Sports rental compare with the other options?
For four people it costs $84.25 each, less than a shared Vista Yachting trip, but you get no crew, no meal and no route.
| Option | Total for 4 | Per person | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme rental (this page) | $337 | $84.25 | Boat for 4 hours, you skipper |
| Santorini Water Sports rental | Priced for 2: $281 | $140.50 for two | Boat for 5 hours plus 10 minutes of jet ski |
| Vista Yachting gold catamaran | $380 | $95 | Crew, guide, meal, wine bar |
| Sail Away catamaran | $943 | $235.75 | Private crewed boat, meal, 5 hours |
The rental wins on price for four and loses on everything else. For two people, the Santorini Water Sports rental is cheaper at $281, and its fuel is included. Read my boat rental page for the pair.
Is the Extreme rental worth it?
Yes for four confident, calm travelers who want freedom and the lowest per-person price, and no for first-timers who want a guide or a swim stop chosen for them.
With only two reviews and no readable review text, the Extreme Water Sports rental is unproven. The two ratings are five-star, but I cannot tell you anything about service from them. At about $84 an hour for the boat, the price per hour is more than three times my median of $24.70, and you also pay fuel.
- Book it if you are four people sharing the cost and want your own pace
- Book it if you are comfortable reading a chart plotter and a forecast
- Skip it if you want food, a guide or the caldera
3,600 yearsago the Minoan eruption emptied the island's centre and left the sea-filled caldera that every boat in this guide sails into.
When is the best time to rent the Extreme boat?
May to September gives the warmest air and almost no rain, and waves average about 1 m. March and December have the highest waves, at 1.37 m and 1.25 m.
| Month | Average high | Rain days | Days with wind 30 km/h+ | Sunset (15th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17°C | 8 | 0 | 18:26 |
| Feb | 13°C | 7 | 12 | 18:59 |
| Mar | 18°C | 4 | 12 | 19:25 |
| Apr | 19°C | 9 | 5 | 19:52 |
| May | 24°C | 3 | 6 | 20:17 |
| Jun | 28°C | 0 | 7 | 20:37 |
| Jul | 30°C | 0 | 5 | 20:35 |
| Aug | 30°C | 2 | 10 | 20:08 |
| Sep | 27°C | 1 | 6 | 19:25 |
| Oct | 23°C | 5 | 7 | 18:41 |
| Nov | 21°C | 4 | 3 | 18:09 |
| Dec | 17°C | 9 | 11 | 18:04 |
Wind decides whether a plan holds. The Open-Meteo archive shows wind of 30 km/h or more on 7 days in June, 5 in July, 10 in August and 6 in September 2025. Live forecasts come from the Hellenic National Meteorological Service, and the Greek National Tourism Organisation shows current island conditions.
What do renters say about the Extreme boat?
The listing shows two five-star ratings with no readable text, so I cannot report any theme.
- Sample size - 2 reviews, both 5.0, one from the United Kingdom and one from France
- Text - none available to me
- Verdict - treat the 5.0 as a placeholder, not a track record
Until more reviews appear, ask the operator how long it has been renting boats.
Who should skip the Extreme rental?
Skip it if you are pregnant, inexperienced with boats, or want food and commentary.
- Pregnant women - not suitable, per the listing
- First-timers who dislike responsibility - you carry the damage bill
- Anyone wanting the volcano or hot springs - try the Vista Yachting catamaran or the MTM volcano cruise
Back to the whole field on boat tours in Santorini.
How do you book the Extreme Water Sports rental?
The Extreme boat rental costs $337 per boat for up to four people and includes snorkeling gear, safety equipment and full insurance, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I rent a boat in Santorini without a licence?
Yes, according to this listing. The Extreme boat is advertised as no licence required, with a 30 hp engine and a briefing. I could not find an official page stating the threshold, so carry ID and ask the operator.
How much does the Extreme Water Sports rental cost?
It costs $337 per group of up to four on GetYourGuide, about €299 at today's rate. Fuel is paid at the end according to consumption.
How long is the Extreme rental?
The rental lasts four hours, a half day, with the start chosen in the booking calendar.
How many people fit on the Extreme boat?
The price covers up to four people. The boat is 5 m long, so four adults will be close together.
Where do I pick up the boat?
The listing gives a map pin about 2.6 km east of Vlychada Marina and no address. Confirm the base after you book.
What does the Extreme Water Sports rental include?
Snorkeling gear, dry bags, a towel, water, a stern ladder, a GPS tracker, a USB charger, a Bluetooth speaker, a chart plotter and depth finder, floating devices, full insurance and taxes.
Do I pay a deposit for the Extreme boat?
Yes. The listing asks for a credit card for the deposit and a signed liability release, and you pay for any damage.
Can I take the boat into the caldera?
It is not realistic in four hours with a 30 hp engine. The Old Port of Fira is 8.8 km from the pin in a straight line.
Can pregnant women go?
No. The listing says it is not suitable for pregnant women.
Can I cancel?
Yes, up to 24 hours before the start for a full refund.
Sources: GetYourGuide listing 462793 (checked 2026-10-16); gov.gr, high-speed craft operator licence; Greek National Tourism Organisation, Santorini; Hellenic National Meteorological Service; Open-Meteo archive, Nager.Date and Frankfurter APIs; Open-Meteo marine API; Wikipedia (history only).
