Costa del Sol · Málaga city
Boat hire in Malaga
19 boat hire companies in Malaga city, 15 of them with boat rental as their main business, between Muelle Dos, the Real Club Mediterráneo marina and IGY Málaga Marina. Ranked by Google rating, with phone and website. No commission.
- Companies
- 19
- 15 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
Destinations in Málaga
Puerto Banús
78 companiesBenalmádena
37 companiesMarbella
29 companiesEstepona
28 companiesFuengirola
27 companiesNerja
9 companiesCaleta de Vélez
4 companiesManilva
4 companiesTorremolinos
3 companiesRincón de la Victoria
2 companiesTorrox
2 companiesVélez-Málaga
2 companiesMijas
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Hiring a boat in Málaga
Malaga city has 19 boat rental companies, a modest number for the capital of the Costa del Sol: the big fleets of the province are half an hour away, in Benalmádena (37 companies at Puerto Marina) and Puerto Banús (78). In the city, companies are split between Muelle Dos, next to the Centre Pompidou, the Real Club Mediterráneo marina and IGY Málaga Marina, built for superyachts. Three advertise sailing boats, two catamarans and two motor yachts; only one has no-licence boats. From the harbour you cruise past La Malagueta and towards Rincón de la Victoria or Torremolinos.
The season runs from April to October, and Malaga is one of the few capitals where several companies work all year. The airport is 15 minutes from the harbour. There are scheduled boat trips from Muelle Uno and Muelle Dos, with more demand than rental.
Ports and departure areas
Muelle Dos
Quay in Malaga harbour beside the Centre Pompidou and the promenade. 2 rental companies within 500 m.Real Club Mediterráneo marina
The city yacht club's marina at La Malagueta.IGY Málaga Marina
Marina for yachts over 20 m at the harbour mouth. 2 companies within 500 m.Types of boat you can hire in Málaga
Sailing boat
- Requirement
- ICC / RYA Day Skipper, or a skipper
- Companies
- 3 advertise them
- Price
- €400 – 1,500 / day (indicative)
Catamaran
- Requirement
- Usually skippered
- Companies
- 2 advertise them
- Price
- €1,000 – 2,500 / day (indicative)
Motor yacht
- Requirement
- Skippered at most sizes
- Companies
- 2 advertise them
- Price
- from €900 / day (indicative)
No-licence motorboat
- Requirement
- None: motorboats up to 5 m and 15 hp, daytime, close to the coast
- Companies
- 1 advertises them; more choice in Fuengirola and Benalmádena
- Price
- €120 – 250 / day (indicative)
How much does it cost to hire a boat in Málaga
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.
Fly Blue - Malaga
Sail and Fun Experiences Náuticas
Boat Málaga - Academia Náutica Oficial El Candado
Watersports Málaga - Alquiler de hidropedales, kayaks, paddle surf, banana boat, wakeboard
Boat trips and excursions
Catamaran Mundo Marino Málaga
City Sightseeing Malaga
Despedidas Temptation · Despedidas Málaga
Viajes Mochila o Maleta
Malaga Boat Party
City Sightseeing Málaga Paseo en Barco
Málaga Catamarán Sea - Paseo Privado En Catamarán
Náutica Formación - Escuela Náutica Oficial de Málaga
Fishing Trips Málaga
FusionYachts | Academia Náutica, Club de Navegación y Charter.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to hire a boat in Malaga?
Most of the city fleet is sailing boats, catamarans and yachts with a skipper, so no. Only one company advertises no-licence motorboats (up to 5 m and 15 hp); Fuengirola and Benalmádena have many more.
How much does it cost to hire a boat in Malaga?
A sailing boat, €400–900 bareboat or €600–1,500 skippered; a catamaran, €1,000–2,500; a motor yacht with skipper from €900. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Where are the most rental boats near Malaga?
Benalmádena (37 companies, 20 minutes) and Fuengirola (27) for day boats and no-licence boats; Puerto Banús (78) for skippered yachts. All three are on the train or motorway.
Which harbour do boats leave from in Malaga?
Muelle Dos by the Pompidou, with 2 companies within 500 m; the Real Club Mediterráneo marina at La Malagueta; and IGY Málaga Marina at the harbour mouth for the biggest yachts.
Are there boat trips in Malaga?
Yes, and they are the main draw: scheduled harbour and coast cruises from Muelle Uno and Muelle Dos, plus dolphin-watching. They are listed under the boat trips category.