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Boat hire in La Línea de la Concepción
8 boat hire companies in La Línea de la Concepción, 5 of them with boat rental as their main business, between Alcaidesa Marina and the Gibraltar marinas across the border. Ranked by Google rating, with phone and website. No commission.
- Companies
- 8
- 5 with boat rental as main business
- Price
- €250 – 4,000 / day
- indicative
- Licence
- No licence needed up to 5 m and 15 hp
- Season
- April – October
- peak July and August
The 5 boat hire companies in La Línea de la Concepción
Hiring a boat in La Línea de la Concepción
La Línea de la Concepción has Alcaidesa Marina, the marina by the border, and 500 m away, on the other side of the fence, the Gibraltar marinas (Ocean Village, Queensway Quay), where most of the 8 rental companies serving the area are based: sailing boats and yachts with a skipper for trips round the bay of Algeciras, the lap of the Rock and the Strait, with dolphin-watching the usual outing. Two companies advertise motor yachts and one sailing boats. Sotogrande, 14 km away, has 20 more companies; Algeciras, 10 km, 2.
The season runs from April to October, with companies open all year thanks to the climate. The levante and poniente of the Strait rule; the bay is sheltered but with constant cargo traffic.
Ports and departure areas
Alcaidesa Marina
La Línea's marina, next to the Gibraltar border.Ocean Village (Gibraltar)
Gibraltar marina 500 m from the border, base of several charter companies. 3 companies within 500 m.Types of boat you can hire in La Línea de la Concepción
Motor yacht
- Requirement
- Skippered at most sizes
- Companies
- 2 advertise them
- Price
- from €900 / day (indicative)
Sailing boat
- Requirement
- ICC / RYA Day Skipper, or a skipper
- Companies
- 1 advertises them
- Price
- €400 – 1,500 / day (indicative)
Skippered
- Requirement
- None: the skipper is in charge
- Companies
- 1 advertises it
- Price
- boat price plus €50 – 250 per day (indicative)
How much does it cost to hire a boat in La Línea de la Concepción
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.
They also hire boats
Companies whose main activity is something else (school, chandlery, trips) but which also offer hire.
Jolly Parrot Sailing
In2wind Sailing
Yachtco
Boat trips and excursions
Dolphin Adventure
Dolphin Safari Gibraltar dolphins
Offshore Fishing Charters
Gib Water Sports
SloSun Yacht Charter
Avistamiento de delfines
Bachal
Gibraltar Charters
Smis Yachting
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to hire a boat in La Línea?
The fleet here is skippered sailing boats and yachts, so no. Bareboat needs an ICC or a Spanish licence (a UK ICC is accepted on both sides of the border); no-licence motorboats are scarce.
How much does a boat cost in La Línea?
A skippered sailing boat, €600–1,500 a day; a motor yacht with skipper from €900; dolphin trips by the seat. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Can I board in Gibraltar?
Yes, several companies are based at Ocean Village or Queensway Quay, 500 m from the border: walk across with your passport, board in Gibraltar and pay in pounds or euros. Spanish and British licences are both accepted.
Where do boats leave from in La Línea?
From Alcaidesa Marina, by the border on the Spanish side, or from Ocean Village and Queensway Quay in Gibraltar, with 3 companies within 500 m of the former.
Are there boat trips in La Línea?
Yes, dolphin-watching in the bay and the Strait and laps of the Rock with fixed departures from Gibraltar and Alcaidesa. They are listed under the boat trips category.