Cyclades · Greece — 37.45°N, 25.33°E

Boat rental in Mykonos: observed prices, with or without a license

Q: Do I need a license to rent a boat in Mykonos?

In Greece, operators commonly rent boats up to 30 hp without a license , after a briefing and a signed waiver; above that, license or skipper. The local port police always has the final say on its waters — your operator knows the exact rule for their bay, ask when booking.

From Mykonos, the Cyclades open up to sailboats and catamarans alike — legendary waters where prices vary widely between platforms. Boat-Comparator aggregates real offers and lets you book directly with the operator.

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Our readings in Mykonos. At the 2026-10-01 reading (for a day out on 2026-10-31), 53 offers were published in Mykonos: the cheapest at €220, the median at €800 per day. Median by type: RIB €825, motorboat €1,810, sailboat €1,444, catamaran €3,002, yacht €5,200, license-free boat €320. License-free boat rental in Mykonos: observed median €320/day. Method and full figures →

A €1,466 median, €348 for a RIB: read the right line

Reading of 20 August 2026 for a 19 September outing: 91 offers, median €1,466 per day, first offer at €93, the dearest at €16,320. Mykonos is, like Palma and Athens, a base where the overall median tells you little: 26 of the 91 offers are yachts or catamarans. The category breakdown makes the day affordable again: sailboat €265 median (8 offers, from €93), RIB €348 (7 offers, from €174), motorboat €1,041 (31 offers, from €104), yacht €5,500 (18 offers, from €900), catamaran €6,600 (8 offers, from €5,000). Between the RIB and the catamaran, the ratio is 1 to 19 on the same date. Always compare like for like: see "from" price or firm price, catamarans in Mykonos and choosing the right platform.

One recorded harbour, two islands closed at night

OpenStreetMap is blunt about it: a single nautical point around Mykonos, the New Port Public Marina 2.1 km from the old town, at Tourlos. That is where nearly every rental departs from, ferries aside. Ahead of you lie Delos and Rhenia: the archaeological site of Delos is a protected park where landing follows the site’s opening hours and overnight anchoring is not permitted — plan the round trip within the day. The southern beaches, from Psarou to Elia, are sheltered from the meltemi; the north coast is not. And the meltemi is Mykonos’ real variable: a 2011 study by Anastasia Poupkou et al. in Theoretical and Applied Climatology analyses the recent climate trend of the Etesian winds in the Aegean Sea (see the study). Remember the practical consequence: in the Cyclades the question is not "will it be fine?" but "how hard will it blow?". See Mykonos and Delos by boat, the Mediterranean winds guide and the marinas around Mykonos.

September in Mykonos: −5% on price, far more on wind

On our readings the median falls only 5% between August outings (€1,526) and September ones (€1,449) — with the sample dominated by large units, that gap mostly says the luxury fleet stays put. The real late-season gain in the Cyclades is meteorological: the meltemi peaks at midsummer and eases in September, which makes the crossings to Delos, Rhenia and Paros markedly more comfortable. On the rules, Greek operators commonly rent boats up to 30 hp without a license after a briefing and a signed waiver; supply is very thin in Mykonos, though, with a single offer logged in that category. A skippered RIB is often the better compromise here. See Mykonos or Santorini, the one-week Cyclades itinerary, with or without a skipper and last-minute rentals.

Mykonos's waters, in practice

The windy heart of the Cyclades, between Little Venice, Rhenia and the sanctuary of Delos. Wind-wise: the meltemi at full throttle in July–August: F5 to F7 for days — plans are made by the forecast.

Departures, day-trip classics and season

Departures: the new port of Tourlos, a mile from the old town. The local classics: Delos and Rhenia, where anchoring and landing are regulated, plus the southern beaches from Psarou to Elia. High season: from May to October, skippered motorboats prevailing here over sail.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a boat rental cost in Mykonos?

At the 2026-10-01 reading (for a day out on 2026-10-31), 53 offers were published in Mykonos: the cheapest at €220, the median at €800 per day. Median by type: RIB €825, motorboat €1,810, sailboat €1,444, catamaran €3,002, yacht €5,200, license-free boat €320. Boat-Comparator compares the real prices published by the platforms at the time of your search.

Do I need a license to rent a boat in Mykonos?

In Greece, operators commonly rent boats up to 30 hp without a license, after a briefing and a signed waiver; above that, license or skipper. The local port police always has the final say on its waters — your operator knows the exact rule for their bay, ask when booking.

Which platforms list boats in Mykonos?

Boat-Comparator queries Boataround, SamBoat, Click&Boat and GlobeSailor live, showing price, photo, rating and booking link for every offer.

How much does it cost to rent a boat in Mykonos?

On our reading of 20 August 2026 for a 19 September outing: 91 offers, median €1,466 per day, first offer at €93. That median is pulled up by the 26 yachts and catamarans in the sample. By category: sailboat €265, RIB €348, motorboat €1,041, yacht €5,500, catamaran €6,600.

Can you reach Delos on a rented boat from Mykonos?

Yes, within the day: Delos and Rhenia lie just opposite the port of Tourlos. The archaeological site is a protected park, landing follows opening hours and overnight anchoring is not permitted. Plan the round trip before the meltemi builds — later and lighter in September than at midsummer.

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