- The driver of the boat must always be 100% sober.
- In case you see a buoy floating on the surface of the sea, keep a distance of 20 to 30 meters from it, because there is probably a diver at that point of the seabed.
- When approaching the beach, speed should not exceed 3 knots and always stay away from swimmers.
- Anchoring: Remember to always leave a long chain and rope, almost 3 times the size of the boat (depending on the size of the bottom). The anchor chain must always be completely covered by the water.
- In case something is wrong with the boat and there is no help near you, please call the person in charge or if you have no signal, call 112 and give your location, so that help can come immediately.
- You should follow the seating protocol.
- Avoid dangerous maneuvers or sailing at high speed among swimmers because a fine will be imposed by the Port Authority.
- Be careful that the propeller does not hit rocks or the shore, so that you do not get too close to the land (there may be invisible rocks).
- Respect the swimmers as well as other boats.
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Terms & Conditions for Boat Rentals to Balos & Gramvousa (Boat Rentals Balos)
- The passengers number limit depends on the type of the boat.
- The boats and engines are checked prior to each delivery.
- We do not accept any responsibility for mechanical or other damages caused by your liability to the boat during the charter, as well as for the loss of part or all of the equipment or your personal belongings on the boat upon delivery. There is a corresponding equipment and damage price list along with the charter agreement or on the boat.
- The boat is delivered to the charterer with a full tank of fuel.
- The following items are included in the price: Third-party liability insurance, GPS tracker, 3 anchors, icebox, bathing ladder, mooring awning, bow and stern cushions, all safety and firefighting equipment according to Greek legislation, fuel.
- Boats requiring a speedboat license cannot be chartered without presenting the license.
- Half Day, Full Day or multiple-day rentals are available.
- Prices are inclusive Insurance, Fuel and Taxes!!!
1. Payment
Please complete the application with details (boat rental to under 18’s is prohibited), exact days, pick up and drop off location, boat choice, number of passengers, full payment and any other request you may have.
In order to complete the reservation of a boat, 30% of the total fare amount must be paid in advance.
All payments can be made by cash, credit/debit card, or bank deposit. Any other payment method is not accepted.
2. Cancellation – Refund
When the reservation is canceled at least 30 days before the charter, 100% of the boat charter price is refunded.
When the reservation is canceled 29 to 15 days before the charter, 50% of the boat’s charter price is refunded.
When the reservation is canceled within a period of less than 14 days before the charter, the amount of the charter price of the boat is not refunded.
The return of the boat earlier than the predetermined time, regardless of the reason, does not mean a refund of the amount or part of the rental.
For any clarification or further information please contact us.
Weather conditions
The charter and sailing of the boat are done normally, when the wind intensity at the pick-up point does not exceed the permitted limits. In case of adverse weather conditions, which prohibit sailing on the day of the rental, you can postpone the rental for another day if you wish or choose another route.
3. Necessary Documents
For the needs of completing the Private Boat Rental Agreement, please bring the necessary documents with you:
- Identity card or passport.
- Speedboat operator’s license (depending on the type of boat).
- Details for issuing payment receipts.
- Payment documents.
4. Warranty
As a lessee, you are not required to provide a security deposit for any damages. However, in case of damage caused by your fault to the boat during the charter, as well as for the loss of part or all of the equipment, you will bear the cost of the restoration/replacement. There is a corresponding price list of equipment and possible damages given with the lease or on the boat.
5. Departure
One day before departure, we should be informed of the desired departure time of the boat, according to mutual agreement.
Upon arrival at the pre-arranged boat pick-up point, you will be asked to sign all documents for the boat rental as well as settle any financial outstandings.
We remind you that during the charter, depending on the type of boat, you will have to bring on board the license to operate boats and operator skill (if necessary) which will be shown to the Port Authorities in case of request.
Upon boat pick-up there is a detailed demonstration of the boat, the equipment, a detailed briefing on safety procedures and information on the use of the boat and the documents/permits given to you. The boat is delivered from the company with full fuel tanks, to make the process easier.
The previous actions can be done the day before at the request of the charterer, with the aim of expediting the sailing on the day of departure.
6. Return
The return to the boat’s delivery point is at the pre-arranged time. Upon delivery, the condition of the boat and its equipment is checked. We take care of refueling the boat.
Note: We are not responsible for any mechanical or other damage caused by your fault to the boat during the charter. Furthermore, the safekeeping of your personal belongings it is your responsibility. Please, ask us to let you know the best place to store them.
Liability on Damages
BOAT EQUIPMENT PRICE LIST in case of DAMAGE
TYPE OF EQUIPMENT / COST
- MOORING TENT / €450
- LOSS OF MAIN ANCHOR / €140
- STERN CUSHION / €400
- LOSS OF RESERVE ANCHOR / €80
- BOW CUSHION / €300
- LOSS OF FLOATING ANCHOR / €40
- BOAT CUSHION / 200€
- LOSS OF SPARE MOTOR PROPELLER / €160
- MEDIUM PILLOW / €200
- MAIN ENGINE FOOT KNOCK / €3000
- MAIN ENGINE PROPELLERS / €360
- DAMAGE OF BOAT HULL / 60€/cm
- LOSS OF LIFE RAFT / €50
- CAPTAIN’S SEAT / €400
- LOSS OF A SIMPLE LIFE JACKET / 22€
- LADDER / €300
- LOSS OF CHILDRENS LIFE JACKET / 20€
- NAVIGATION/ANCHORAGE LIGHTS / €180
- WHITE BALLOON / €40
- KNIFE / €15
- SMOKE AGENT / €45
- PHARMACY / €15
- TORCH / €14
- FIRE EXTINGUISHER / €100
- FLOATING DEVICE / €130
- AUXILIARY ENGINE / €2,600
Lifesaving materials are used in emergency situations or when there is a risk of loss of human life. Any fines incurred by the port authorities due to non-intended use of the above materials, are paid by the charterer.
Port authority fines for non-compliance with maritime rules are paid by the charterer. Any fine for insufficient equipment of the boat is paid by the owner company.
License
No license required for the use of:
- Conventional (polyester) boat with engine horsepower up to 30 hp.
- Inflatable boat with a horse power engine up to 15 hp.
A license is required when a boat:
- regardless of its type or material construction, it carries:
outboard engine of continuous horsepower over 30 HP or
inboard/outboard engine or inboard gasoline engine of maximum continuous horsepower over 40 HP or diesel over 40 HP or inboard.
- is inflatable and carries:outboard engine of maximum continuous horsepower exceeding 15 HP or inboard/outboard engine or inboard gasoline engine of a maximum continuous horsepower type above 40 HP or inboard diesel engine from 40 HP or inboard from a diesel engine.
- it is HOVER CRAFT type
Additional Services – Skipper
By agreement with captain-operator:
If you wish, we can provide a skipper-operator at an additional cost, in case you do not want to have the responsibility or you are not qualified to drive a speedboat (relevant driving license used by Greek legislation). Cost of skipper services is depending on the hours of rental.
Operating/Safety Instructions
Insurance
All our boats are covered by Third Party Liability insurance with the following maximum limits per accident, according to Law 4926/2022.
THIRD PARTY LIABILITY COVERAGE FOR THIRD PARTIES AND PASSENGERS:
Death/Injury per person: €150,000
Death/Injury per accident: €700,000
Death/Injury in total for the entire insurance period: €2,100,000
Material damage per accident: €150,000
Material damage in total for the entire insurance period: €450,000
Marine pollution per accident: €150,000
Marine pollution in total for the entire insurance period: €450,000
Maximum liability coverage for the company per accident: €1,000,000
Please note that this insurance does not cover the renter/operator of the boat or the loss of personal belongings of the passengers.
BoatsRentals.gr complies with the following rules according to the Legislation:
According to the General Port Regulation (G.C.L.) no. 38 regulating the chartering of motor boats and small speedboats:
– Every boat that is rented must have a professional license, and must have a blue color and not green like the amateur ones.
– In the leased vessel’s license, a special mention of its destination must be made by erasing in red ink the phrase “RENTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF NO. 38 OF THE GENERAL REGULATION PORTS”.
Violators are punished with the amount of forty thousand euros (€40,000.00)
– The lessor must deliver the lease to each lessee:
(a) The original plans and leased vessel permit
(b) Copy of the insurance policy
(c) Certified copy of rental permit
(d) Copies of the General Port Regulations (G.C.L.) no. 20, 23 which regulate the movement and circulation of motorized boats and speedboats as well as the G.K.L. no. 38.