boat hire in Zakynthos · Poseidon — Ranieri (2018)

Great experience, would recommend.

We rented two boats from the owner. One of the boats had problems with the engine (it would not always start and it would cut off during travel) and the other would loose power and you would have to restart. The boats are much more beat up than shown in the pictures too. All in all not the greatest but it was fun. The listing shows that maps, GPS, USB sockets are availbla...they weren't.

Elli provided top service. Her employee gave us quick training how to sail the boat as we never done it before and it was enough for us to have a great time and be safe. Standard is 4h but I strongly recommend to extend it to at least 6h, as it was such a great experience that time was going very quick. Elli staff gave us tips where to see turtles 🐢 and very quick we see 3 of them. Price is great, boat is great, everything is great. In my opinion renting a boat on zakynthos island is a must, and Elli boat is a great choice. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I give 6 stars. Thank you very much Elli.

Despite the fact we used their backup boat since other one was occupied for the day they were helpful and flexible, do recommend them.

Thank you to Ellie and Dennis for making the whole experience great! They were very helpful and responsive and the boat was really good. Overall massively recommend :)

We had an amazing day and were lucky enough to see some turtles! We also went to Turtle Island and made a stop to swim. Quick communication through whatsapp & the instructions of the boat use was good. The only thing was the gas price. We’ve paid €40,- after we came back but didn’t knew the price before. We had three stops so we didn’t sail that much. We find €40,- quite alot.

Communication with Elli was great from initial enquiry through to arrival. The price was good but unfortunately the experience didn’t go as planned. High winds the day before meant we rescheduled for the following day but had to move our original 10.00 start to 14.00 as there was another booking. This was fine but when we arrived the boat was stranded at sea. After 40 minutes waiting (and Dennis recovering the boat) we were told there were engine issues but they were resolved. We started rental and unfortunately after turning the engine off could not start it for 10 minutes. This happened again and on the third time failed completely. I messaged Elli and they sent someone out who got the engine working after 15 minutes (hitting the electrics with an empty wine bottle) and asked us to meet Dennis to exchange the boat. We met and Dennis offered us to stay with the original boat as he knew what was wrong or change boats. We opted to change boats but the new boat had blood on the side and seated area. We told Dennis we would cut our losses and just return the boat to shore. He tried to assure us it was water melon (!). We appreciated efforts to repair the boat and the fact there was limited time to clean the boats between rentals. We also appreciate engines do fail occasionally. However, other than have you hired a boat before and here’s a quick map of the area there was no safety briefing or number provided for emergency. I had to liaise via WhatsApp when we broke down which was far from ideal. I do believe this was a bad day for Dennis but would have preferred to have cancelled than be rented a boat with mechanical issues.

We booked the boat for 4 hours beforehand but the night before I sent a text asking to extend for an hour longer. this was no issue at all and we had a great experience. we got to see a large part of southern zakynthos and went around turtle island. we jumped off a few times for a swim. on the way back we fortunately got to see a turtle in the open sea and it made the trip complete. very helpful and nice staff. I highly recommend!

Everything was perfect , we were lucky to see a turtle in the open sea without other boats distracting it. Also we had enough time to see places and enjoy the cruise. Fair price for a nice trip

everything was perfect!

Managed to get the boat for 5 hours and had a great time! We got a lesson and safety tips before the trip and then we were allowed to explore the waters. They also checked in with us once in a while which makes a really good impression. Definitely recommend!

Very good experience

We had Dennis as a skipper - he was brilliant, really friendly. The weather was choppy and he was making sure we were ok and that we were safe! 100% worth having a skipper!

Great experience! The communication with the owners was very pleasant, they were helpful! We rented the boat for 4 hours and this was great, enough time to enjoy most of the highlights and have a swim in the beautiful waters.

What you see is what you get. Communication before and during the trip was clear and they even gave tips where to go with the boat and other places on the island. Definitely worth it and I would book it again next time.

Renting a boat last minute was a breeze. Their prompt response and same-day arrangement saved the day The personalized offer tailored to our short-term needs made the rental a great value. Although we declined the skipper, their willingnesss to provide detailed instructions on boat handling was appreciated. Cooler box and Speakers included which was perfect for enjoyment!

It was great very nice experience. We took with a skipper he showed us all the beautiful places! Definitely recommended

Everything went really well! We were given a quick briefing and were able to start our 4-hour boat trip on time. We had a great day! Highly recommended. The price for the tank (40€) has to be paid extra after the boat trip, but was mentioned in the offer when we asked. Next time we would probably prefer a skipper who knows the best spots - time flies ?

Our anchor was not there, so we had to wait 40 minutes until it was fixed. There was also no ice in the cool box, which was promised. That was a shame, because for the rest we were satisfied and had a nice afternoon!

Had a great time exploring Zante by boat.

Very quick and friendly contact. We had a great day on the boat. The petrol costs were €10 more than initially estimated but OK.. Would happily do it again

Reasonable boat, accelerating did not go as usual. Good explanation from Dennis on how the boat worked. Price for petrol was not entirely in proportion.

Very friendly boy (Dennis) who welcomed us and explained to us how the boat works. In addition, we received tips on where to sail! Due to the increasing wind, we went back earlier. On the way back we had an engine failure. We called and received short instructions after which we could continue our way! Would definitely recommend renting a boat here.

Super friendly, from reservation to guidance on the boat! Everything was perfect. It was a bit of a search for us in the beginning, but Elli sends a Whatsapp and everything is immediately clear. Thanks for the service!!

Easy communication, beautiful boat, punctuality!

Super friendly staff, helpful and if you have any questions, they answer quickly. It was a great day with the boat on the water. We have chosen to sail ourselves and no regrets, you can decide for yourself how you sail and where you go up to a certain height. Good explanation of how to drive the boat and where we could go with some tips.

Nice welcome and good explanation about the operation of the boat. Also to where we were allowed to sail. We felt at ease. The boat was clean and spacious. Unfortunately, the boat was not moored in Laganas Bay (as the advertisement indicated) but in Agios Sostis harbor (evidenced by the exact location that we received along the way), which was a longer than expected walk for our family from Kalamaki. Elli was flexible about that. Fridge, USB: we didn't get any explanation about it, but we didn't miss it either. Fuel level was 'checked' but is approximately €40. We only had €30 in cash and that was ok too.

On the same day of departure he informed us that the boat had a breakdown so he had to replace it with another (much older and smaller) despite this we paid the amount for the initial boat and in addition he also wanted money for fuel . I think they always use this trick for tourists. I do not recommend. You will find someone more honest. The only positive thing was that it gave us an extra hour on the boat.

Received by a friendly employee, boat looked neat. The speed was not as desired with a 30hp engine. Other boats with 30 hp sailed faster. Communication was pleasant. Fuel €40 for 4 hours was on the high side I thought.

Well organised

Today we sailed for 4 hours with the Poseidon motorboat from provider Elli in Zakhyntos. The contact was very friendly and Dennis took care of me on the spot. Dennis explained to me very clearly and well how the boat worked and also gave me tips on where to go and the speed. It was an unforgettable experience, so beautiful! I saw Marathonisi, the caves of Keri and Cameo Island and much more. I also swam along the way and had a nice chat with a lifeguard on the boat who also gave me tips. The price was very reasonable anyway and the gas price was also fair. I was also contacted by both of them after 1.5 hours of being on the road (because this was my first time sailing alone) to ask if everything went well and was to my satisfaction. Very friendly committed people. I highly recommend Elli and Dennis to people who want to sail for a day or half a day and view beautiful nature from the water! Thank you, Elli and Dennis, for this wonderful experience! ?

Everything went smoothly. Very uncomplicated contact and a very fair price. On request we were even able to rent for 5 hours instead of 3. That wasn't much more expensive. They subsequently charged €40 for petrol for the 5 hours, which was also completely fine. Very nice boat, it was really a lot of fun! Thank you very much Elli :)

Was a great experience

We were very happy with the boat and the friendly welcome.

We had a great time in Elli's boat! Communication was great and the boat met our expectations. If I come back to Zakynthos I would take another trip on Elli’s boat! Thanks again !

In the top. Thank you Dennis for your welcome. Happy season to you ✌️?

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