Your safety is our first priority
Safety on the Water
Every boat, every guest, every departure — safety is always first. Here's everything you need to know.
Safety equipment on every boat Rules & responsibilities
Life Jackets
CE-approved jackets for every passenger — adult, youth, child and infant sizes. All guests wear them when underway.
All sizes including infant
CE-certified to EU standards
Fire Extinguisher
Marine-grade extinguisher on every boat, regularly serviced and within certification date.
Serviced & in-date
Location shown at briefing
Emergency Flares
Waterproof visual distress signals for use if radio contact is lost at sea.
Within expiry date
Use demonstrated at briefing
First Aid Kit
Fully stocked marine first aid kit on every boat, including sea sickness tablets.
Bandages, antiseptic, pain relief
Sea sickness tablets included
Anchor & Throw Rope
Heavy-duty anchor for secure mooring in coves and a throw rope for emergency assistance.
Suitable for Cretan sea floor
Demonstrated at briefing
Emergency Contacts Card
Laminated card with our number, Greek Coast Guard (108), and harbour authority given to every guest.
Greek Coast Guard: 108
Our team reachable at all times
Allowed
Swim, snorkel & dive from the boat
Anchor in designated coves
Bring food, drinks & music
Explore the full coastal zone
Children and babies on board
Recreational fishing (with licence)
Not allowed
Operating the boat under the influence of alcohol
Exceeding 6 passengers per boat
Reckless or dangerous driving
Captain under 18 years old
Travelling beyond the designated zone
Damaging marine life or coral
Weather policy
We monitor conditions every day
We check the Beaufort wind scale daily. Rentals are paused if winds exceed Force 4 (~28 km/h). You'll always be notified in advance and rescheduled at no cost. Weather cancellations are rare — the north Cretan coast is exceptionally calm in summer.
Force 1–3 · Calm to light breezeGo
Force 4 · Moderate breeze (20–28 km/h)Caution
Force 5+ · Fresh breeze and aboveCancelled
Emergency contacts at sea
108
Greek Coast Guard
166
Greek Ambulance (EKAB)
+30 694 00 00 000
Sunset Horizon Boats
Printed on the laminated card provided to every guest before departure.
Ready to Set Sail?
Book in minutes. Choose your boat, pick your date, and get ready for the finest sea day Rethymno has to offer. €70 for the first hour, €20 for each extra hour. No license required — captain must be 18+. Need a skipper? Add one for €25/hr.