Cantabria · Bay of Santander
Boat hire in Ribamontán al Mar
Boat hire in Ribamontán al Mar, at Somo: no rental companies based in the municipality; the nearest are in Pedreña (Marina de Cudeyo), 3 km away, with 6, and in Santander, opposite, with 2. With phone, website and Google rating. No commission.
- Price
- €250 – 1,500 / day
- indicative
- Licence
- No licence needed up to 5 m and 15 hp
- Season
- June – September
- peak July and August
We do not yet have boat hire companies with a complete listing in this destination. Check the nearby destinations.
Hiring a boat in Ribamontán al Mar
Somo is the surf beach of the Bay of Santander, in the municipality of Ribamontán al Mar, with the Puntal closing the bay and Santander 10 minutes away on the scheduled launch from the jetty; but the Google Maps register returns no boat rental companies based in the municipality. The nearest are next door: Pedreña (Marina de Cudeyo), 3 km away, with 6 companies and the biggest marina on the bay, and Santander, opposite, with 2; the whole bay has 12. From Pedreña you sail the bay to the Puntal and Somo, in sheltered water.
The season runs from June to September. Inside the bay you sail in any sea; off the Somo and Loredo beaches the Cantabrian breaks, and the tide rises more than four metres.
Ports and departure areas
Somo jetty
Jetty of the launches to Santander; no rental companies registered.Marina de Pedreña
Marina de Cudeyo's marina, 3 km away, with 6 rental companies.Types of boat you can hire in Ribamontán al Mar
Motorboat or RIB
- Requirement
- ICC or a Spanish PNB/PER licence
- Price
- €250 – 650 / day (indicative)
Sailing boat
- Requirement
- ICC / RYA Day Skipper, or a skipper
- Price
- €400 – 1,500 / day (indicative)
Skippered
- Requirement
- None: the skipper is in charge
- Price
- boat price plus €50 – 250 per day (indicative)
How much does it cost to hire a boat in Ribamontán al Mar
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.
Frequently asked questions
Can I hire a boat in Somo?
Not from a company based in the municipality, according to the Google Maps register. The nearest are in Pedreña, 3 km away, with 6, and in Santander, with 2; the bay has 12.
Do I need a licence?
For bigger motorboats and leaving the bay, an ICC or Spanish licence, or a skipper. Motorboats up to 5 metres and 15 hp can be driven without a licence inside the Bay of Santander, in daylight.
How much does a boat cost on the bay?
A RIB with licence, €250–650 a day; a sailing boat, €400–1,500 depending on skipper. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
How do I get from Somo to Santander by sea?
On the scheduled launch from the Somo jetty, in 10 minutes, or with a hire boat from Pedreña, across the bay, with the tide and following the channel.
Are there boat trips in Somo?
Yes, the scheduled launches between Somo, Pedreña and Santander, and the bay cruises from Los Reginas. They are listed under the boat trips category.