Captain without a license – cruise confidently with full safety gear, expert briefing, GPS, mobile support & top-tier boat maintenance.
Cobra 495 Self-Drive Boat Hire from Gouves – No License Needed
Own the sea & Crete's shores - comfort, power & chill vibes.
Overview
No License? No Limits. Say hello to the COBRA 495 — your VIP pass to rule the Aegean in style, no captain required. Sleek, powerful, and ridiculously easy to handle, this beauty turns every sea lover into a skipper.
🌊 Glide like a pro with a 30/60 hp SELVA 4-stroke engine; smooth sailing is guaranteed. A 5 hp backup engine, 30L fuel tank, and a 35cm draft mean you’ve got the power, range, and freedom to explore Crete’s coast with ease. Fresh out of the shipyard (2024), it’s basically the Tesla of the sea.
Stretch out on the spacious deck, crank up your playlist 🎶, and let the COBRA 495 carry you to secret coves, dreamy beaches 🏖️, and crystal-clear waters 🌊. It’s comfort-meets-adventure, with zero stress. Chill mode: ON. 😎
🌴 Top Destinations? You Pick.
From Dia Island’s wild beauty to Sarantari, Sissi, Gouves, Stalida, and Hersonissos — cruise to Crete’s coastal gems. We’ll guide you based on weather, rental time, and whether you want to go solo or add a skipper. GPS and a mobile phone are included, so you’re always in touch (if you even want to be).
🦺 Safety First. Vibes Second.
Every rental comes with life jackets, full training, clear safety briefings, and 10/10 maintenance. Our team’s got your back so you can focus on the sea, the sun, and the stories you’ll be telling later.
📲 Ready to Captain Your Own Adventure?
Book the COBRA 495 now and experience Crete the way it was meant to be seen — from your own private boat. No license, no worries, just wind-in-your-hair freedom. 🌞🛥️
🕒 Itinerary: From 09:00 to 18:00 — available every hour for 2, 4, or 8-hour cruises.
Highlights
Included
Not Included
Durations
0 - 2 hours
Languages
Locations-For-Activity
Pickup Location
88P2+47, Kato Gouves 700 14, Greece
Questions about Cobra 495 Self-Drive Boat Hire from Gouves – No License Needed
What to bring with?
Passport or ID card 🆔 (hard copy or a digital/photocopy accepted)
Swimwear 👙🩳
Towel 🏖️
Sunglasses 🕶️
Sun hat 👒🧢
Sunscreen 🧴Is this cruise weather dependent?
The cruise is subject to weather conditions. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Are there any specific accessibility requirements we should know about?
Please note that our tours cannot accommodate wheelchair users. Guests with mobility impairments may join with assistance, at their own discretion and responsibility. Open-boat conditions (sun and wind exposure) may be uncomfortable for pregnant women and young children; we recommend consulting a doctor before booking.
Service animals are welcome, but alcohol and drugs are not permitted. Swimming skills are not required—life jackets are provided, including child-sized vests. If you have any specific concerns or requests, feel free to contact us—we’re happy to help.Which is the meeting point and how do I get there?
📍 Meeting Point & How to Get There
Please arrive at Gouves Port Marina 40–50 minutes before your booking time for the safety briefing before departure.
📍 Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KMUpksjLT36Ac3k66
🚏 Getting There:
The harbor is accessible by public transportation.
🚗 Free parking is available along the seaside road near the port.
For any further assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us! 😊
Reviews
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Excellent
(17 reviews)
AD
0/5
I can absolutely recommend Black Anchor. Booking via their website was super easy and communication just nice 🙂
We booked the Cobra 495 and the boat was basically brand-new.
Our initial booking happened to be a day with strong wind and high waves. They immediately told us we would not have a nice experience in those conditions and offered to reschedule (at no extra cost or anything). We felt well taken care of, the guys at the harbor managing the boats are super nice. All around absolutely great!
Maria Stergiopoulou
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Pierre-Alain PÉQUIGNOT
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Amazing experience!
Everything was so perfect.
We rent a boat for 2h without any knowledge on sailing.
George welcomed us, trained us and was a great coach.
The boat was great, high quality.
We went to a place to bathe and swim from the boat, thanks to George for advice and the phone, giving direction and always connected to George in case of issue.
It has been incredible.
AF
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Rented the Cobra today and had a great experience. The boat is very nice and smooth even through larger waves. George is very friendly and gave good tips for fishing during the trip. Caught a lot of fish and the scenery at Dia island is beautiful. Would absolutely recommend renting a boat here. 5 stars!!!
Giannis Farsaris
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Karl Garrod
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Had the pleasure of dealing with George from Black Anchor who was very professional and personable. He constantly monitored our progress on GPS to make sure we were safe and was in contact if we needed help. The Cobra 495 is a new boat with excellent features such as a stereo with Bluetooth and was admired by many during our trip. I would highly recommend Black Anchor and thank you George.
Linda Halligan (Just me)
0/5
Everyone 👍great u the boot are 👍 great.very friendly ua great day
Maciek Kuchta
0/5
I recommend it, the best rental company in the area. Very friendly service
angeliki christofaki
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Chris Skalida
0/5
Amazing experience. Fair price and good customer service
"Fbii" gate
0/5
Amazing Experience – Highly Recommend!
Vince Dedaj
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Boat was great and staff were awesome with recommendations. Highly recommended!
Lutz Marter
0/5
The best boat rental.
Top instruction
GREAT service. Top
Emerald Conte
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Lisa Papendieck
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Excellent service, perfect instructions, extremely nice boats! Everything perfect. We had a wonderful day. Thanks 🙂
Eleni P
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