Biscay · The Abra
Boat hire in Getxo
12 boat hire companies in Getxo, 7 of them with boat rental as their main business, at the marina and the Old Harbour of Algorta. Ranked by Google rating, with phone and website. No commission.
- Companies
- 12
- 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
- June – September
- peak July and August
The 7 boat hire companies in Getxo
Fanautic Club Bilbao
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Hiring a boat in Getxo
Getxo is the rental harbour of Biscay: 12 companies, nine of them within 500 m of the marina, at the mouth of the Abra, the sheltered bay between Getxo and Santurtzi where the Bilbao ría meets the sea. Two companies advertise sailing boats, two skippered hire and one motor yachts; the harbour's sailing school is one of the largest in the north. From the Abra you head out, in good weather, north to Sopela and Plentzia or west to Zierbena; inside, up the ría to the Vizcaya Bridge and Bilbao, 11 km away. Bilbao city has 4 companies.
The season runs from June to September. Inside the Abra you sail in almost any wind; outside, Cantabrian swell and a tide of more than four metres. Scheduled cruises run on the ría and the Abra for those who would rather not charter.
Ports and departure areas
Puerto Deportivo de Getxo
Marina at the mouth of the Abra. 9 rental companies within 500 m.Old Harbour of Algorta
Getxo's historic fishing port. 1 company within 500 m.Types of boat you can hire in Getxo
Sailing boat
- Requirement
- ICC / RYA Day Skipper, or a skipper
- Companies
- 2 advertise them
- Price
- €400 – 1,500 / day (indicative)
Skippered
- Requirement
- None: the skipper is in charge
- Companies
- 2 advertise it
- Price
- boat price plus €50 – 250 per day (indicative)
Motor yacht
- Requirement
- Skippered at most sizes
- Companies
- 1 advertises them
- Price
- from €900 / 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 Getxo
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.
Marmitako Sailing
Arriluze Náutica
Silennis Electric boats Barcos Eléctricos
Barco de Papel Náutica
AITA SAILING TRIPS
Boat trips and excursions
Polaris Nautika Eskola
AVientó
El Bote Tours Getxo
El Bote Tours
Atlantik Charter
CENGAR EXPERIENCIAS NÁUTICAS
Lanbroa Kosta
Sea Experiences Bizkaia
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to hire a boat in Getxo?
For sailing boats and bigger motorboats, an ICC or Spanish licence, or a skipper (two companies). Motorboats up to 5 metres and 15 hp can be driven without a licence inside the Abra; one company in the area advertises them.
How much does a boat cost in Getxo?
A RIB with licence, €250–650 a day; a sailing boat, €400–900 bareboat or €600–1,500 skippered; a motor yacht with skipper from €900. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Where can I sail from Getxo?
Round the Abra and up the ría to the Vizcaya Bridge, in sheltered water, and outside, in good weather, to Sopela, Plentzia and Górliz or to Zierbena.
Where do boats leave from?
From the Getxo marina, at the mouth of the Abra, with 9 companies within 500 m, or from the Old Harbour of Algorta.
Are there boat trips in Getxo?
Yes, scheduled cruises on the Bilbao ría and the Abra. They are listed under the boat trips category.
What is the difference between the marina and the Old Harbour of Algorta?
The marina is the modern harbour at the mouth, with most of the companies and the sailing school; the Old Harbour is Algorta's historic fishing port, with one company and small trips.
What is the Getxo sailing school known for?
Being one of the largest on the Cantabrian coast, with dinghy fleets, cruiser courses and the Spanish licence exams run from the marina; many of the companies' skippers trained there.