Private Boat Excursions

CV Villas in collaboration with several boat rental companies can offer popular boat excursions. Possibilities include chartering a motor yacht with skipper for daily or weekly hire or tailor made cruises to suit all guests on board, plus drinks, buffet and snacks. Such motor boats include a Princess 45, a Pershing 47 (maximum 6 persons) and a sunseeker 46 Camargue (maximum 8 persons) Please ask for a quotation from your Travel Expert to book in advance.

Dinghy Sailing and Windsurfing Tuition

At Avlaki Beach there is an excellent English run dinghy sailing school. Please ask your Travel Expert for further details.

Water-skiing from a Rented Speedboat

It is against Greek law to water-ski from behind a rented boat without having two people in the boat with "Ski Instructor" licences. If you do not have licenses then our suppliers can arrange for a Private water-ski instructor to join you in your boat at an additional direct to the supplier.

Included in the rates:
- Full third party insurance
- Sun Canopy
- Sun lounge front pillows
- Basic Boat Briefing
- Area Maps
- Life jackets
- Safety equipment (fireworks, oars, floating and normal anchors)
- Spare engine
- Cooler box with ice
- First Aid Box
- Fire extinguisher
- Greece VAT

Not included and subject to prevailing VAT:
- Other extras payable locally
- Fuel
- Private Skipper

Important Notes
- Minimum age: 21 years old
- Boating experience is not required to rent a Boat. Basic Boat briefing to become familiar with your boat will be given.
- A Boat Driving License will be required for large boats of 150 and 175 HP.

Our prices include:

• Greek VAT

• Life-jackets and flares are included by law. Children’s life-jackets are available on request but supplies are limited, please request at time of booking. Life-jackets for infants (i.e. under 2 years) are not available.

• Third party liability insurance.

Rates exclude the following items (payable locally):

• Fuel is supplied by the boat supplier and this must be paid locally to the boat supplier. A deposit of Euro 100 is payable against fuel costs on collection of boats. Outboard engines use a considerable amount of fuel and it is suggested that accounts are settled on a regular basis rather than at the end of the holiday.

• Some suppliers offer insurance against theft and damage, excluding propellers. Full details are available from the supplier and payable locally.

•Any damage incurred during the period of rental will be charged and is not covered by insurance. Please check if you are covered by your travel insurance policy

• Boat canopies can be requested at the time of booking and are normally provided free of charge.

General Terms and Conditions for all boats as detailed in the price grids:

a) The number of persons indicated is the maximum legal capacity, to include all infants and children. If these numbers are exceeded locally, the boat hire company  has the right to cancel the rental agreement.

b) Engine sizes and HP may vary slightly from those detailed.

c) All boats must be returned/moored by no later than 1900 hrs or one hour before sunset (whichever the earlier) and by law cannot be used at night, therefore car hire may be advisable. Due to local suppliers terms of business, all boats on the islands must be returned each night to the nearest sheltered harbour. Filippos boats hired in June, July or August will be delivered to villas south of Kassiopi in the mornings only. Please ask for details.

d) Storm damage, or loss/damage due to inadequate or careless mooring, is entirely the responsibility of the hirer.

e) Refunds are not given if your boat cannot be used due to bad weather. Decision will be at the discretion of individual boat supplier.

f) Cancellation charges: Small Boat Hire, 14 days prior to departure 25% of total rental, 7 days prior to departure 50% of total rental, less than 7 days prior to departure 100% of total rental. Speedboats: 31 - 15 days prior to departure 50% of total rental, 14 days prior to departure 100% of total rental

g) Bookings for boat hire in Corfu, pre-paid in the UK, may not be altered or refunded in resort.
 

Disputes or Complaints

CV Villas cannot be held responsible for any complaints which arise locally. These must be dealt with on the spot, directly with the boat supplier. Where a refund is in order, written agreement must be obtained from the boat hire supplier. The refund will then be made upon application to the CV Villas office in the UK, provided that it is received within 28 days of return from holiday.

Please note that boat hire cancellation charges match our general terms and conditions. Cancellations in resort will incur a 100% cancellation fee.