Skipper: Without vs. With
You may really wonder what is better to choose: a boat trip with or without a skipper (captain). In this post we will try to help you decide.
6/7/20243 min read
A boat trip is a great fun for people of all ages: families, couples, friends or just solo travelers. At the same time, it is a responsible activity, you should not compromise your safety.
If you choose to drive the boat yourself, before the trip, we sign the rental agreement and also conduct a short briefing on how to properly operate the boat.
In the contract, the person, driving the boat, assumes responsibility for the entire crew and the boat at the same time. This person's word on the boat will always be the first and the last. Although our boats are insured against accidents, caused by the third party, any damage caused by improper operation of the boat is again the responsibility of the captain. To avoid unpleasant losses for both, you and us, please pay attention to all instructions and recommendations we provide.
Instructions on the correct operation of the boat usually takes about 20-30 minutes and is included in the rental time. Take your time to set sail as soon as possible, pay attention to the details that you are told, so that both you and your crew, as well as us, feel safe when we let you out to the sea on your own.
We would like to point out that we reserve the right to not rent the boat to intoxicated persons. After all, you don't sit drunk behind the wheel of a car, right?
It is very important to keep the right distances, to moor only in the places recommended by us, to not go outside of the limits, indicated on our map, and to remember that the sea is not only entertainment, it is a strong Nature's element that should not be trifled with.
Now about the boat trip with a skipper. This year we offer you a 3-hour boat trip with a captain. When choosing this service, you don't sign any contracts, you don't listen to any briefing, you just sit comfortably on the boat and travel. During a trip with a captain, you also have the opportunity to visit places that you would not be able to visit when driving the boat yourself. The skipper - Simos, is not only a boat driver, but also he is experienced lifegueard and freediving instructor. So safety and the best places for bathing are guaranteed! He speaks English fluently, so there will be no problems communicating and expressing your wishes.
So, briefly summarizing the boat trip without and with a captain, the main difference is that all responsibility for the boat and crew always falls on the shoulders of the captain. Otherwise, with the captain you just get on board and enjoy a time on the water without worrying about the requirements. Also, thanks to the experience, it takes less time to visit more of our favorite and recommended places during a trip with a captain.
For the reason that, we take Nature seriously. Therefore are days, when we simply do not rent boats, because the sea can be unfavorable for boating. There are also days when a certain route may be impossible due to different winds going onto different directions. So we would like to emphasize once again that our job is to monitor the weather - yours, meanwhile, to have a good time. We would also like to point out that the condition of the sea might be fickle, so wind forecasts can change even on the same day. In any case, we always try to offer you the best possible experience.
And for the end - you make the decision and we are here to make your trip safe, full of good experiences and would become a nice "souvenir" to take back home.
Let's go boating with us!