Mykonos: Collision of speedboats at Agios Lazaros

A collision between two rental speedboats occurred on the afternoon of Thursday 10 September 2026 in the marine area off Agios Lazaros, in Mykonos. According to the Harbour Master’s Office of Mykonos, as reported by Naxos Times, three people aboard the two vessels sustained minor injuries from the collision. Both speedboats suffered material damage from the impact. Traffic of pleasure boats in the Agios Lazaros area remains high these days, as Mykonos remains a popular destination even towards the end of summer. The details surrounding the incident, such as the exact time and the circumstances under which the two vessels were at the same location, have not been clarified by the port authorities.

Following the incident, the Harbour Master’s Office of Mykonos immediately imposed a departure ban on both speedboats, a move which means that neither of the two vessels is currently permitted to depart. In parallel, as Naxos Times reports, administrative sanctions were imposed on both vessels, without however responsibility being assigned to any of those involved. The investigation is being conducted by the Harbour Master’s Office of Mykonos, which is gathering evidence about the conditions of the collision before a full picture of the incident can be formed. According to the report, it is not determined who is alleged to have caused the collision, as this is a matter of the ongoing investigation.

The rental of speedboat vessels is one of the most widespread summer activities in Mykonos, with many visitors choosing each summer to explore the shores of the island and the nearby islands of the Cyclades with small vessels, some of which can be operated without a speedboat operator’s licence, provided they meet certain horsepower and size requirements set by law. The increased traffic of pleasure boats around popular beaches, such as Agios Lazaros, makes it necessary to comply with safe navigation rules by those undertaking the operation of such vessels. Similar incidents involving pleasure boats are not uncommon in the Cyclades during the summer months, such as the recent vessel beaching in Livadakia, Serifos, a fact that highlights the importance of oversight by port authorities across the Cyclades edition.

The Harbour Master’s Office of Mykonos has not announced whether any of the three injured persons was transferred to hospital, nor have details been disclosed about the speed or exact type of the two vessels beyond their designation as speedboats. The identity of the occupants remains unknown, as the authorities have not provided further details about persons. The investigation is expected to clarify the conditions of the collision, while the departure ban remains in effect for the two vessels until further notice. Further information on developments in the case is expected to be provided to the public by the Harbour Master’s Office of Mykonos, as traffic of pleasure boats remains high in the area in the last days of summer.