Almería · Cabo de Gata north
Boat hire in Carboneras
10 boat hire companies in Carboneras, 7 of them with boat rental as their main business, 8 of them within 500 m of the fishing harbour and Marina San Andrés. Ranked by Google rating, with phone and website. No commission.
- Companies
- 10
- 7 with boat rental as main business
- Price
- €120 – 1,500 / day
- indicative
- Licence
- No licence needed up to 5 m and 15 hp
- Season
- April – October
- peak July and August
The 7 boat hire companies in Carboneras
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Hiring a boat in Carboneras
Carboneras is the rental base for the north of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar park and the harbour with the most companies on the whole park coast: 10, eight of them within 500 m of the fishing harbour and Marina San Andrés. Three companies advertise skippered hire, two jet skis and one no-licence boats; the rest are motorboats with licence. From the harbour, Los Muertos beach is about 3 miles and Agua Amarga 5, with the volcanic cliffs of Mesa Roldán in between; with a full day you reach San José and the coves of Mónsul and Genoveses.
The season runs from April to October. The park is a marine reserve with regulated anchoring zones, and the levante closes the coast several days a year. There are scheduled boat routes through the park from Carboneras, with more demand than rental.
Ports and departure areas
Carboneras fishing harbour
Fishing port and base of the park trips. 8 rental companies within 500 m.Marina San Andrés
New marina on the Carboneras seafront. 8 companies within 500 m.Types of boat you can hire in Carboneras
Skippered
- Requirement
- None: the skipper is in charge
- Companies
- 3 advertise it
- Price
- boat price plus €50 – 250 per day (indicative)
No-licence motorboat
- Requirement
- None: motorboats up to 5 m and 15 hp, daytime, close to the coast
- Companies
- 1 advertises them
- Price
- €120 – 250 / day (indicative)
Motorboat or RIB
- Requirement
- ICC or a Spanish PNB/PER licence
- Price
- €250 – 650 / day (indicative)
How much does it cost to hire a boat in Carboneras
Indicative high-season prices from the directory's reference table, reviewed September 2026: a no-licence motorboat costs €120–250 a day; a RIB of 6–8 m, €250–650; a 10–12 m sailing yacht, €400–900 bareboat or €600–1,500 skippered; a catamaran, €1,000–2,500; a skippered motor yacht, from €900. Expect 20–40% less outside July and August. Deposits run from €300 to €2,000 and fuel is extra. Each company sets its own prices.
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Companies whose main activity is something else (school, chandlery, trips) but which also offer hire.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to hire a boat in Carboneras?
Not for a motorboat up to 5 metres and 15 hp, in daylight and near the coast: one company advertises them and Los Muertos is 3 miles away. Bigger boats and the run to San José need an ICC or Spanish licence, or a skipper (three companies).
How much does a boat cost in Carboneras?
A no-licence motorboat, €120–250 a day; a RIB with licence, €250–650; a skippered trip from €600; jet skis by the slot. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Can I sail in the Cabo de Gata park?
Yes, and Carboneras is the closest base: it is a marine reserve, so anchor only in the marked zones, keep off the cliffs and reefs, no fishing, and stay in on a strong levante. The companies give you the park chart.
Where can I reach from Carboneras?
Los Muertos beach at 3 miles, Mesa Roldán and Agua Amarga at 5, Las Negras and Cala San Pedro at about 10; San José, Mónsul and Genoveses are a full day with a skipper or licence.
Are there boat routes from Carboneras?
Yes, scheduled routes through the northern park to Los Muertos, Agua Amarga and Las Negras, several times a day in summer. They are listed under the boat trips category.