Operating in Katelios – since 1994

Experience Kefalonia at your own paceon a private luxury cruiseaway from the crowdswith the local experts
Safe boats, expert guidance, and unforgettable routes.
Choose your boating adventure in Kefalonia:
Experience the freedom of the Ionian Sea with Kefalonia’s most trusted boat rental service.
Whether you want to be your own captain on a licence-free boat, explore on a luxury private cruise, or book a VIP sea transfer or fishing trip, we provide the safest fleet and expert local guidance. No hidden fees, no security deposits—just pure boating freedom.

Rent a Boat (Self-Drive)
Take the helm! Choose our licence-free boats for a relaxing day, or our high-performance RIBs (licence required) for speed and extended range.

Private Boat Tours
Sit back and relax. Let our local skippers guide you to Zante, Ithaca, Fiskardo, or hidden coves on our premium luxury RIBs.

VIP Sea Transfers
Skip the traffic. Fast, private transfers to Zante, Ithaca, or Poros in style.

Sport Fishing Trips
A premium experience. We provide the boat, pro gear, and local expertise.
Meet Captain Yiannis | The Local Expert
Merchant Marine Officer • Founder (Est. 1994)
The sea isn’t just a business for Yiannis—it’s a lifetime discipline. Born and raised in Katelios, he spent years navigating the world’s oceans as a Merchant Marine Officer on large cargo and gas tankers.
Returning to his roots in 1994, he became the first to introduce boat rentals in Kefalonia, bringing professional maritime standards to holiday boating.
Today, Yiannis personally oversees the fleet and operations. Whether you are taking a licence-free boat out for the first time or booking a private high-speed charter, you are under the watch of a captain who values safety and seamanship above all else.

Why Choose Private Boats Kefalonia?
The Pioneers Since 1994
We are the first boat rental company in Kefalonia. Trust the locals with 30+ years of experience.
No Booking Deposit
Book with zero stress. No credit card hold or deposit required for rentals.
Safety First
We watch over you 24/7. Every boat is tracked, and our rescue boat is always ready.
Premium Fleet
Reliable, fuel-efficient, and eco-friendly engines on all our boats (max 5 years old).
No Licence Needed
Our self-drive boats are easy to handle. We provide full training before you leave.
Fair Fuel Policy
No hidden fees. You start full and only pay for the fuel you actually consume.
Go Beyond the Horizon (Skippered Tours)
Discover the legendary sights of the Ionian Sea on our premium private cruises.
Discover the secrets of the Ionian Sea that lie beyond the reach of standard rentals. Our private skippered charters are designed for those who seek luxury, speed, and exclusive access to the region’s most breathtaking locations.
Whether you dream of swimming in the electric blue waters of the Zante Shipwreck, exploring the mythical bays of Ithaca, or dining in cosmopolitan Fiskardo, our high-performance boats get you there in comfort. Sit back, relax, and let our experienced local crew handle the navigation while you enjoy a day of pure freedom away from the crowds.
Private Cruise to Kefalonia’s South Coast & Hidden Beaches
Private Cruise to the Wild East Coast & Koutsoupia
Private Tour to Zante Shipwreck & the Blue Caves
Private Day Cruise to Mythical Ithaca, Vathy & Gidaki
Private Full-Day Cruise to Cosmopolitan Fiskardo
Private Grand Tour: Fiskardo & Northern Ithaca
Around Kefalonia: The Ultimate 360° Island Tour
Private Zante Grand Tour: Shipwreck, Blue Caves & Marine Park
Be The Captain: Drop Anchor Here
Rent a licence-free boat and explore these stunning local beaches yourself.
You don’t need a licence to experience the thrill of captaining your own vessel. Our modern fleet of self-drive boats is safe, reliable, and incredibly easy to operate, making it the perfect choice for families, couples, and beginners.
Before you set off from Katelios, we provide a comprehensive safety briefing and a detailed map of the area’s best hidden gems. Choose your course: head West for golden sandy beaches and turtle spotting, or steer East to discover the dramatic cliffs and secluded snorkeling paradise of Koutsoupia. We provide the boat and the knowledge; you create the memories.
? Heading West: Sandy Beaches & Turtles
Heading East: The Wild Coast ?
Don't Miss the Best Day of Your Holiday
July and August dates fill up weeks in advance. Secure your boat or private tour today with no security deposit.
Trusted by Travelers Since 1994
Over 30 years of safe rentals and happy memories in Kefalonia.
Rented a boat here today and great service. Direct, friendly and overall would highly recommend. Thank you
We hired a boat earlier this morning, such a good experience would 100% recommend, with no previous experience very easy to get the hand of it. Walked down on the Tuesday morning asked if we could rent a boat for Saturday, they said turn up for 9am Saturday and all will be sorted and it was. Both blokes were lovely, would recommend this boat hire to anyone, will definitely rent off them again when we come back next year 🙂
Our private boat tour to Ship Wreck Beach and the Blue Cave was ABSOLUTELY wonderful! We got to stay at the sites as long as we wanted, swim where we liked, and the captain took great photos of me and my family. He also had drinks and a sandwich for us. Thank you!!!
This is the 3rd time we have hired a boat from here. Always been happy with what we have been charged and found it to be great value. The staff were knowledgeable and made sure you were given full instructions on how to use the boats correctly and the boat was ii great condition. We saw some wonderful sights as we sailed up and down the coastline and had a hugely enjoyable day out. Highly recommended and we will use them again the next time we are here.
Amazing day out with our wonderful Captain, Yiannis. Looked after us at all times. Swimming in small bays. Full day tour which i cannot recommend highly enough. Thank You Yiannis 😊 We will definitely book again. Andrea & Karen
Had an great experience with Yiannis. He saved out trip by providing a private transfer to Zakynthos when I ferry was cancelled last minute.
Yiannis took us out for a full day on his RIB from Katelios and it was awesome. The boat was immaculate, Yiannis is a natural captain — relaxed, knowledgeable about the local waters, and great company. We encountered dolphins during the trip which made it truly special. If you are visiting Kefalonia and want to experience the island from the water, look no further. Highly recommended!
Highly recommended. We have rented boats here a few times now and enjoyed another great experience in 2025. We popped in on the Monday and they looked at the weather forecast (wind) in some detail before advising that Wednesday had the best weather. 5 of us on a boat big enough for 6 for €260 for the day (9am - 5pm). Simple paperwork and then met at the harbour a couple of hundred metres from the office, some quick but comprehensive instructions and a quick test drive out of and back into the harbour for me and we were off for the day. Plenty of storage space in the boat for our bags and food (bring plenty of drinks and picnic for the day!) We all had a go at driving which was really nice and having motored south we found some beautifully deserted coves which we had all to ourselves and were only accessible by boat. Some amazing swimming and snorkelling - diving straight off the boat. One of the highlights of our Kefalonia holidays again - highly recommended!
We hired a small 30HP boat for the day. It was a superb BRS 500, with sun shade canopy and was absolutely perfect for the four of us, for the full day. You can cover some distance up the coast. The staff were really pleasant and at one point, they even came to check that we weren’t lost. In fairness, we had gone a little bit off piste, due to having some good local knowledge. I would highly recommend this company. They came back to as much quicker than another company we approached in the same area. 10 out of 10..
So I waltzed up and asked if they had a boat free same day thinking my chances were pretty low but they managed to get me out and cruising along the coast in no time at all. Great team and so helpful. Thanks' guys.
Such a great day out, the freedom of hiring your own boat is amazing; compared to the organised trips which can be a bit hectic and rushed. This allows you to take your own time, and stop where you want. The boats are easy to use and clean with the team behind very helpful from the beginning. Don’t forget to pack some snacks or lunch which you can store in the cool box!
Superb day at sea. We rented a boat for the day and the whole process was a pleasure.. From the initial booking to the return of the boat everything was seamless. The owner spent as much time as you required giving instructions on use of the boat and where to go. Highly recommend .
My partner and I hired the Ribeye 7.8 for the day and had a beautiful time exploring the eastern coastline. Although the GPS/sounder system was broken, John explained the treacherous areas around Skala and we felt confident navigating the waters. Would recommend hiring a boat on the island to anyone with boating experience, it gave us a completely unique opportunity to explore and we had the most magic day. Thank you!
Great experience. Yiannis gave quick responses and full details from initial enquiry to the training before we took the boat out, also a laminated map and confirmation of instructions. Thoroughly recommended; we had a super day!
We had a wonderful experience, we're given great instructions, and the staff were wonderful. It was the highlight of our trip.
We had a great morning on the boat with Angelos. All around the south side of the island exploring the caves and stopping off at different secluded beaches for a swim and snorkeling. The kids absolutely loved it. Would recommend it to anyone looking to go out on a trip for 3-4hours doing something a bit different.
We hired a rib with skipper for the day. It was definitely a highlight of our trip to Kefalonia, we went to lots of small coves for swimming/snorkelling. Then we headed to a small cove for lunch, a canteena set up on the beach serving souvlaki and salad, delicious! Booking and communication was really easy and would definitely recommend.
We enjoyed a perfect day on a boat that fit 5 people. The boat was wonderfully equipped. We received excellent service from Yiannis who gave us all the information we needed. Definitely one of the highlights of our vacation
Fantastic day out. My wife and I were really looked after. We were taken to some beautiful beaches only accessible from the sea and had an amazing barbacue fish lunch on one of them. One more thing. Yiannis our boat captain was so kind in helping me get in and out of the boat from the sea with my dodgy arthritic leg. So a big thank you to him. All in all a wonderful day that will live long in the memory
This was a simply outstanding day out. Very highly rated indeed and Yiannis was very knowledgeable and friendly. Skipper Andreas looked after us brilliantly and took us to magical bays and beaches. Ask him to show you Amanda Beach, Goat Bay and Lonely Hermit Cove. You will NOT be disappointed!! We will be back for more!
I regret not renting a boat earlier! This was our first time on a private rented boat and it was absolutely best highlight from our Kefalonia vacation! Yannis and the team were very helpful in making sure we feel safe and educated about our sail. I can 100% recommend and if I visit Kefalonia again, I will definitely use their services again. Than you guys for this amazing experience 🫶🇬🇷
Great service, staff very helpful and great price. What a wonderful day we had on our trip. Would use again and definitely recommend
We hired a 30hp speed boat, no skipper, no licence required. Great value, great boat and very friendly staff - highly recommended
Overall very good experience, excellent boat, we recommend to rent a boat here and explore Kefalonia. We will definitely repeat it next year 🙂 We have reserved a boat for one day, but weather was very bad and we could not sail. Owner offered us to return deposit or to move reservation for some other day. He managed to find a boat although almost all was already reserved. Everything worked well, oil consumption charged ok Beaches are very nice in south Kefalonia and most of them can be aproached only by boat - there are not many people on the beaches, some empty, some used by naturists.
Άψογος ιδιοκτήτης αλλα και τα υπόλοιπα παιδιά εκεί ευγενέστατα. Αξίζει να νοικιάσεις και με το παραπάνω! Ωραία εμπειρία. Σωστή εξυπηρέτηση από τους αρμόδιους από την αρχή μέχρι το τέλος. Θα τα ξαναπούμε σύντομα!
Fantastic service from the team and very helpful putting our mind at ease giving us sone training around the harbour before we were set off on our own..we recently rented a 30hp boat called Elena and it was brilliant taking us to place that you can't reach by road.We rented twice within our 2 week stay and we actually got the same boat which was nice. I highly recommend renting from Yianni who was super friendly at a good price. Thankyou team
Excellent boat hire company. We rented a 6 man boat 115hp for a day from Yannis (Sea Breeze) based in Katelios for €290 plus fuel at €70. We had boat licenced driver with us, which meant we could get a better boat. He spent time showing our "skipper" where everything was and took him for a "test" drive before letting us go. He also showed us some good places to go round the coast. We had hoped to go up the north side of the Island but as the wind was the wrong way, he advised us to go along the South coast instead. Great service.
My family and I rented one of their boats to explore the south coast of Kefalonia and would highly recommend the experience! Despite having no sailing experience everything was well explained to us and the customer service was impeccable making us feel very confident and allowing us to relax and enjoy our surroundings. The price is also very reasonable which makes renting one of their boats an obvious choice if you want to explore the stunning natural coastline and unbelievable crystal clear waters.
Best boat experience ever! Breathtaking views! Great attitude from the staff! They showed us unique places! The boats are great! Captains are professionals and were super nice to us! 100% recommend!
Amazing!!! We rent a boat with a captain, they were so friendly and polite. Show us the best spots, avoiding crowds. Everything was more than perfect
Amazing experience!!! Yannis is lovely, made everything possible to suit our needs! Very friendly and funny. Highly recommend renting a speedboat with a skipper ❤️
It was the first time that we were our own skipper - yeah 🙂 Yiannis gave us a very good introduction and all the information we needed. And we had a great day on the boat exploring the local beaches. Thank you! Highly recommended.
Fantastic day out. The staff explained the boat well and gave good advice on places to visit. Our rental was from 9.30 to 4.30 which allowed plenty of time to stop, swim, and get lunch. Price seemed fair but remember that fuel is an extra.
Awesome experience out on the boat exploring the south coast. The owner was really friendly and helpful. They recommended places to go and made sure we knew how to drive and dock the boat before heading out.
Υπέροχη τοποθεσία.Βρίσκεται στο κέντρο του πανέμορφου νησιού σε προσβάσιμο μέρος ,όμως έχει αρκετή ησυχία.Τα δωμάτια είναι ευρύχωρα με όλα τα απαραίτητα .Η φιλόξενη νοικοκυρά θα σας προσέχει και θα δώσει τις οδηγίες για να έχετε τις καλύτερες διακοπές .
comfortable apartments, always clean, near the city center and the square, good place, I recommend!
Fantastic boating experience. The owner is very friendly, and was very helpful in making sure we got the most out of our trip. I also liked that he was very concerned with the safety of operating the boat, taking time to ensure we understood it.
Very good service. Yiannis has a very good relationship and he is accomodating. We rent boats during 2 days and he told us where we must go to see wonderful beach. The boat are good and some of them have Music ;-)))) Perfect!. Thanks Yiannis. Take care. Carole & Romain.
Hired him for whole day.. amazing trip to zakynthos... thank you Yanni !!! He also fixed small scratch on my car bumper. Will go again with him.
Abbiamo passato una splendida giornata con un motoscafo affittato da Sea Breze Club/Yannis Marine. Oltre alla cortesia tipica del popolo greco, ho apprezzato molto la professionalità nel descrivere l’utilizzo corretto della barca e lo stato della barca, perfettamente pulita ed in ordine. Non esitate a contattarli sono certo che vi troverete molto bene.
Had a great day beach hopping with one of Yianni's boats. Very straight forward just book in the office on the corner of the square in Katelios - Get your google maps on and head for "Denis" in Trapezaki for lunch nice and easy to anchor up at the beach there - not all of the locations on the coast are easy to moor up but we did find a few none rocky beaches to pull up at. A really great experience anyway and we will hopefully see you guys again next year thanks.
Ich habe sehr oft den hervorragenden Service von Sea Breeze Club genossen und war immer begeistert. Aber die Bewertung von Herrn Job van der Stokker finde ich unfair sogar böswillig, ist doch klar das die Firma Ihre Regeln und Bedingungen hat und danach handelt Sie auch, eine Reservierung kann erst dann vorgenommen werden sobald ein Abschlag gezahlt worden ist, und solange das nicht getätigt wurde ist doch klar das es Online zur Verfügung steht und Reserviert werden kann
Very good service The boat is perfect for a day trip from Kefalonia to Ithaca or Zakinthos Yiannis could also be your pilot We had a very beautiful day
Yiannis was lovely and friendly, we loved meeting him! He made sure we knew exactly what we were doing with the boat before we went out and he met us on our return at the harbour. Really great email coms before hand and great value. Really fun day out on the sea would 100% recommend.
Great day out ! Rented a boat 9am-4pm which was €140 plus €45 for fuel , got to see a good lot of the south coast of kefalonia , managed to get the anchor stuck which wasn’t a problem for these guys they came and rescued us ! Really friendly service, definitely recommend it !
very kind guy with his wife - fair prices for good boats up to 250 horsepower. We hit the engine propeller - even with this damage, he charged us just a small amount on top to change it. Just recommendable!!!
We could not reccomend Yiannis boat hire more! We hired a boat for 2 people and had an amazing day. Everyone was so friendly, helpful and ensured we had a perfect day. The boat was lovely, we were shown how to use it and the best places to go, we even saw the seal in the caves and flying fish. All of the staff were amazing, so out of any boat hire in Kefalionia, I would reccomend hiring a boat from them. We stayed in skala and got a taxi to Yiannis and it was definitely worth while. Thank you so much, we hope to be back soon. Hannah and Tom
Wypozyczylem riba 10 osobowego. Duża jednostka z silnikiem 250hp. Bardzo miła obsługa. Łódź bez zastrzeżeń. Na Kefalonia nie jest łatwo wypożyczyć tak duża jednostkę bez skipera. W zasadzie znalazłem tylko 2 takie miejsca. Cena za dzień 370 EUR nie jest może niska ale coś za coś. Tak duża łodzią można pływać w ciężkich warunkach bez stresu... Daje sobie świetnie radę. Rozliczenie paliwa na podstawie elektronicznego wyświetlacza. Moim zdaniem uczciwie. Kamizelki dla.malych dzieci dostępne. Nawigacja na pokładzie.
Great service, the owner explains exactly, he goes to sea to take a short course. The boat was very neat, clean. We needed a nice boat because we were taking photos and a movie from the drone ... the one we rented was perfect. After returning from the cruise, we got a bottle of organic oil and a packet of oreganos as a gift - it was a very nice gesture. Thank you and recommend
Just returned from 4 fantastic days renting from Yiannis. Very professional and I recommend him highly.
Michelle and I made many lifetime memories because of Yiannis Marine. Yiannis Marine is the best place to rent a boat. Yiannis provided us with a boat that was in great condition! We drove it to the north tip of Kefelonia and then drove south down the Ithaca coast. Once we were away from the shore, we took off our clothes and spent the entire day driving the boat naked. Our entire day was spent finding secluded beautiful beaches to explore. We felt very safe all day long. Thanks Yiannis! Charles and Michelle Dallas, Texas, USA
A perfect day out left alone to explore the picturesque coves along the coast. We rented the 30hp speed boat perfectly suited to the conditions. Although having boat experience I was given a quick test drive with the owner and advised of areas to avoid. Set off towards Lourdas beach and moored in a few little beaches along the way for a refreshing dip in the perfect aquamarine waters. A slight southwesterly on the way back but nothing to worry about returning the boat in good time for a pootle about in the bay looking for turtle's. For the doubters or inexperienced this is a perfect place to catch the boating bug !
We really enjoyed our adventure, renting a boat from here. Staff were really friendly and provided a lesson. Our young children loved the day finding beaches to explore.
Four of us rented a boat for the day. The gentleman running the service were brilliant and explained everything really well, gave us a quick lesson before letting us on our way. I'm not usually the biggest fan of boats, but it was so worthwhile and gave us amazing views we wouldn't have seen by car. The best day of our holiday by far. Would definitely recommend doing this.


