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Spiros Boat Hire
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A chance to explore the beautiful North-East coastline. Be your own captain and visit some of the many small beaches not reached by car. All our boats are fully equipped with life jackets, comfortable cushions and sun canopies (children`s life jackets are also available). We also offer large cool boxes for your food and drink. Your safety is our priority and full instructions are given for each boat. Our boats vary in size and speed, from 25 hp to 60hp, 2stroke or 4 stroke. No driving license needed. Spiros Boat Hire is the oldest boat hire in the area and our experience is your guarantee for a super day out! [IMPORTANT NOTE] Make sure that you look out for the SPIROS BOAT HIRE sign, because there is one more boat hire in the area which is not us. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Barbati, Corfu, Greece
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2023
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trimil
Irvine, UK19 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Just returned from a fantastic day out at Spiros Boat Hire.
Health and safety, George spent over 10 minutes with us explaining instructions and safety. Boat was well equipped and even supplied cool box. The trip and coastline was fantastic.
There are approx 7 coves/ villages with restaurants some having own jetty with handlers offering to berth boat.
Health and safety, George spent over 10 minutes with us explaining instructions and safety. Boat was well equipped and even supplied cool box. The trip and coastline was fantastic.
There are approx 7 coves/ villages with restaurants some having own jetty with handlers offering to berth boat.
Written October 25, 2023
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Nauris b
Bristol, UK1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
Friendly family business. Very helpful and all together nice people. By far best and cheapest hire around. Dont look anywhere else. Had the best experience ever.
Written October 15, 2023
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natalie2589
Oia, Greece3 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We had a fantastic day on the speed boat. The shops on our way to the beach were closed and the lovely owner gave us some beers and water for the cool box until we stopped off. So kind! We stopped off and have a coffee in the morning and then had lunch later in the day. Fantastic trip, great price & highly recommended. It’s a must do!
Written October 5, 2023
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kevinpat968
London, UK29 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
A fantastic day out with our thanks to Spiros Boat Hire! There was a helpful lesson on the basics first thing, and then we were left to explore the lovely eastern coastline around Barbati. A map ensured we could plan our day. We stopped at various tavernas and isolated beaches for refreshment and snorkelling. A cool box was provided, and this enabled us to bring drinks and food.
‘Parking’ was not as easy as it looked, but by the end of the day had gained confidence. We were fortunate that the was cloud in the morning and then good sun in the afternoon. There is shelter under the canopy but not if you have more than two on the boat.
It is a great day and even if you have never ‘captained’ a boat before do not be put off. It is certainly a highlight of the week’s trip.
Our thanks to the Spiros family team!
‘Parking’ was not as easy as it looked, but by the end of the day had gained confidence. We were fortunate that the was cloud in the morning and then good sun in the afternoon. There is shelter under the canopy but not if you have more than two on the boat.
It is a great day and even if you have never ‘captained’ a boat before do not be put off. It is certainly a highlight of the week’s trip.
Our thanks to the Spiros family team!
Written September 23, 2023
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Nadine C
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK12 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We have the most amazing time with one of there boats as soon as we arrived George was so helpful and welcoming he guided us through everything and made sure we were confident with the boat the map was a great help it was surreal how amazing corfu looks from the water on our return we used a full tank but my gosh it was worth every penny I can’t wait to come back to Corfu and use these guys again
These guys are amazing 🤩
Thank you for making our holiday amazing
Nadine and Anthony xx
These guys are amazing 🤩
Thank you for making our holiday amazing
Nadine and Anthony xx
Written September 21, 2023
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SusieT5
Yorkshire Dales National Park, UK26 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
A family run business, so friendly and helpful, they make sure you have everything you need, and soon have you trained up on driving the boat which is easily picked up and not at all complicated.
With a map of the coast and recommendations where to stop, we had a perfect day stopping off at tavernas (who came out to help dock the boat), and dropping anchor in a quiet cove to relax and take a dip.
Highly recommend Spiros boats, thanks for a wonderful experience.
With a map of the coast and recommendations where to stop, we had a perfect day stopping off at tavernas (who came out to help dock the boat), and dropping anchor in a quiet cove to relax and take a dip.
Highly recommend Spiros boats, thanks for a wonderful experience.
Written September 19, 2023
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Robert S
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Sep 2023 • Couples
If you have any hesitations about handling the boat please don’t, couldn’t speak highly enough on how George makes you feel at ease before leaving the beach ,nothing is left to chance and they leave you feeling more than happy that you can handle stopping at places on your boat ride ,you get a map on where to look out for and stop and the scenery is fantastic,the cool box they provide is a bonus . If we come back to Barbati will definitely be seeing them again .Thanks to the Spiros family for a great day ! Rob &Val
Written September 19, 2023
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stanicholls
Doncaster, UK107 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Had an amazing day out on one of the boats from Spiros with my husband and 8 year old daughter. Was so nice to swim in some of the coves around the north of the island and visit a lovely restaurant at the top of Corfu (I think the place is something Ag Stepanos?!)
George and team are so lovely- so helpful and informative. They clearly have a lot of knowledge about boats and we were grateful for George spending the time to explain how to drive the boat properly before we went off on our own.
We booked in advance via Facebook and they kept us informed of time, location etc. We also got a lift back to our hotel at the end of the day which was really nice of them and not expected.
Really good value. 100 euros for the boat (far cheaper than other boat companies in the area) and I think we only spent 15 euros on fuel. But note we didn’t stop much as we were a bit scared of mooring too often- my husband drives erratically (lol).
We would definitely use again if we came back to Barbati.
George and team are so lovely- so helpful and informative. They clearly have a lot of knowledge about boats and we were grateful for George spending the time to explain how to drive the boat properly before we went off on our own.
We booked in advance via Facebook and they kept us informed of time, location etc. We also got a lift back to our hotel at the end of the day which was really nice of them and not expected.
Really good value. 100 euros for the boat (far cheaper than other boat companies in the area) and I think we only spent 15 euros on fuel. But note we didn’t stop much as we were a bit scared of mooring too often- my husband drives erratically (lol).
We would definitely use again if we came back to Barbati.
Written August 24, 2023
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Jake B
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Aug 2023 • Couples
Amazing day activity! George was extremely helpful the whole way through speaking to him, to confirming the booking and walking us through the instructions of how to make the most of our day! An amazing day out!
Written August 10, 2023
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mandylangley35
London, UK4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
I honestly cannot recommend Spiros boat hire highly enough. Spiros and his sons are so friendly, helpful and trustworthy. They explained everything really well, gave us a cool box with ice blocks and were not at all pushy in any way. They offer a fabulous service, are really responsibly priced and I would not hesitate to use them again and again.
Written August 9, 2023
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Kirk941
Krakow, Poland12 contributions
Hi, what is the price range to hire boat for two people?
Qual è il prezzo per una barca per 2 persone
george p
Rome, Italy5 contributions
Ciao,
I prezzi dipendono dalla barca e dal motore, se lo desideri puoi chiamarci su questo numero per ulteriori informazioni.+30 6972693483
Grazie
Γεια σας θα θελαμε να μαθουμε αν υπαρχει διαθεσιμο σκαφος για αυριο
george p
Rome, Italy5 contributions
Καλημέρα,
Δυστυχώς είναι όλες κλεισμένες, αν θα θέλατε βάρκα, πρέπει να κάνετε κράτηση τρεις μέρες πριν.
Σας ευχαριστούμε.
How much a day?
Erwin P
Leveroij, The Netherlands4 contributions
75 to 115 per day exclusive petrol. We had boat ‘Linda’ which was 85 euro a day and we used 9 liters of petrol which was 15 euro. So it was exactly 100 euro.
Paul Sebastian
Iasi, Romania
We are coming to corfu in the next days and I was wondering if it was possible to go to the blue caves or the blue lagoon beach?
If not, what else is possible to do if we rent one of your boats?
laylamai
Hampton Lucy, UK207 contributions
I am not sure but if you email or facebook Spiros boat hire they willanswer your question
Robert P
Newport, UK6 contributions
We are visiting Corfu this August and I am enquiring about the hire of a boat ,suitable for five people. Please could you let me know what your prices are so we can plan our trip.
Regards
george p
Rome, Italy5 contributions
Hello,
The prices depend on the boat and motor size.
If you would like to contact us via our email or our facebook page (Spiros Boat Hire Barbati beach)
and we will give you the
prices with details and photos of every boat.
Regards,
George
Mimi L
Puteaux, France20 contributions
Bonjour
Nous arrivons à Corfou le 19 avril . Êtes-vous ouverts à cette période? Si oui quel est le tarif pour la location d’une journée pour 2 adultes et 3 enfants? Merci
george p
Rome, Italy5 contributions
Bonjour,
Il est possible que nous soyons ouverts fin avril, cela dépend aussi de la météo.
Pour plus d'informations, contactez-nous par e-mail.
Merci beaucoup,
George