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Boat rental in Marbella
29 boat rental companies in Marbella, 21 of them with boat rental as their main business, across the town marina, Marina La Bajadilla and Cabopino. Ranked by Google rating, with phone and website. No commission.
- Companies
- 29
- 21 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 21 boat hire companies in Marbella
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Eurostar Jetski- Marbella
Hiring a boat in Marbella
Marbella has 29 boat rental companies in its three harbours: the Puerto Deportivo de Marbella in the centre, with 13 companies within 500 m; Marina La Bajadilla, the fishing harbour, with 8; and Cabopino to the east with 3. And 14 km away is Puerto Banús, with 78 companies, where the Costa del Sol's big skippered-yacht market lives. In Marbella town, eight companies advertise motor yachts, seven jet skis, four sailing boats and three no-licence boats. The usual trips run along the coast to Puerto Banús and the beaches of the Golden Mile, or east to Cabopino and the Artola dunes.
The season runs from April to October, with several companies open all year. There are scheduled boat trips from the town marina for those who would rather not charter.
Ports and departure areas
Puerto Deportivo de Marbella
Marina on the town promenade. 13 rental companies within 500 m.Marina La Bajadilla
Fishing and leisure harbour next door. 8 companies within 500 m.Puerto Deportivo de Cabopino
Small marina east of Marbella, by the Artola dunes. 3 companies within 500 m.Types of boat you can hire in Marbella
Motor yacht
- Requirement
- Skippered at most sizes
- Companies
- 8 advertise them
- Price
- from €900 / day (indicative)
Sailing boat
- Requirement
- ICC / RYA Day Skipper, or a skipper
- Companies
- 4 advertise them
- Price
- €400 – 1,500 / day (indicative)
No-licence motorboat
- Requirement
- None: motorboats up to 5 m and 15 hp, daytime, close to the coast
- Companies
- 3 advertise them
- Price
- €120 – 250 / day (indicative)
Skippered
- Requirement
- None: the skipper is in charge
- Companies
- 3 advertise it
- Price
- boat price plus €50 – 250 per day (indicative)
How much does it cost to hire a boat in Marbella
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 rent a boat in Marbella?
Not for a motorboat up to 5 metres and 15 hp, in daylight and near the coast: three companies advertise them. Yachts and sailing boats need an ICC or Spanish licence, or a skipper; jet skis go with an instructor or a navigation licence.
How much does it cost to rent a boat in Marbella?
A no-licence motorboat, €120–250 a day; a RIB with licence, €250–650; a sailing boat, €400–1,500; a motor yacht with skipper from €900, and well over €10,000 in Puerto Banús. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Marbella or Puerto Banús?
Marbella town for day boats, jet skis and a quieter marina; Puerto Banús, 14 km west, for skippered yachts and the biggest choice on the coast (78 companies). They are 20 minutes apart by sea.
Which harbour do boats leave from?
The Puerto Deportivo de Marbella on the promenade, with 13 companies within 500 m; Marina La Bajadilla next to it, with 8; or Cabopino, the small marina by the Artola dunes, with 3.
Are there boat trips in Marbella?
Yes, scheduled trips along the coast and dolphin-watching from the town marina and Puerto Banús. They are listed under the boat trips category.