Boat rental in Catalonia

Licence-free and licensed boats for rent in Blanes and Barcelona harbours: half or full day along the Catalan coast.

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Licensed or licence-free

Two fleets leave Blanes harbour: licence-free boats — up to 5 people, from 85 € — that anyone can drive after a 15-minute briefing, and 80-115 hp motorboats for up to 7 people (180-200 €) that require a boating licence.

Licence-free boats include fuel, insurance and safety equipment; on the licensed motorboats fuel is paid separately.

The typical route

From Blanes the coast works in your favour: Lloret is a quarter of an hour away by sea and Tossa half an hour, with coves to anchor and swim in all along the way. Rentals run by half or full day.

If you would rather someone else drove

Skippered trips also leave from the same harbour — from the three-hour sailing trip (35 €) to the private excursion for 6 (260 €) — gathered in the boat trips collection.

Book online by card; the operator confirms within 24 hours and the QR boarding pass is your receipt.

Frequently asked questions

What boats can you hire on the Costa Brava?

Seven boats from the port of Blanes: four licence-free ones for up to 5 people and three licensed speedboats for 6 or 7, from 80 to 115 hp. All of them sail the coast between Blanes and Tossa de Mar. The licence-free boats come with fuel included; on the licensed ones fuel is paid separately.

How much does it cost to hire a boat in Blanes?

Licence-free, from €85 an hour and €270 for a full 8-hour day; the premium model with a sound system and padded sun deck goes up to €90 an hour and €340 for the day. With a licence, from €180 for two hours and €360 for a full day. With a skipper included, €260 for two hours and €400 for four.

Do I need a boating licence?

It depends on the boat. Four of the seven don't need one: you get a 15-minute handover before casting off and you take the helm yourself, with up to 5 people on board. The three more powerful speedboats do require a valid boating licence. And if you'd rather not drive, there's a private trip with a professional skipper for up to 6 people.

What does the hire include and when is it confirmed?

The licence-free boats include fuel, insurance and safety equipment; on the licensed ones fuel isn't included. The exact berth comes with your booking confirmation. The operator confirms within 24 hours and until then the amount is only held on your card: if they can't fit you in, it's released and you pay nothing.

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