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Boat hire in Vilanova i la Geltrú
9 boat hire companies in Vilanova i la Geltrú, 7 of them with boat rental as their main business, in the harbour. Ranked by Google rating, with phone and website. No commission.
- Companies
- 9
- 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
- May – September
- peak July and August
The 7 boat hire companies in Vilanova i la Geltrú
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Hiring a boat in Vilanova i la Geltrú
Vilanova i la Geltrú has 9 boat rental companies in a big, untouristy harbour: fishing, leisure and, for some years now, a superyacht maintenance base. Two companies advertise sailing boats and two skippered hire; one has no-licence boats. It is the quiet alternative to Sitges, 7 km away with 23 companies, for the Garraf coast: north, the coves at the foot of the massif and Sitges; south, Cubelles, Cunit and the Calafell beaches. Barcelona is 45 minutes by train.
The season runs from May to September, with a calm sea in the morning and the garbí in the afternoon. Vilanova has fewer day boats than Sitges but more berths and fewer people in the harbour in August.
Ports and departure areas
Port de Vilanova i la Geltrú
Fishing, leisure and yacht-maintenance harbour; base for the 9 companies.Types of boat you can hire in Vilanova i la Geltrú
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)
No-licence motorboat
- Requirement
- None: motorboats up to 5 m and 15 hp, daytime, close to the coast
- Companies
- 1 advertises them
- Price
- €120 – 250 / day (indicative)
How much does it cost to hire a boat in Vilanova i la Geltrú
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.
Onyx charter | Alquiler velero en Barcelona
Aflote mecánica náutica
Boat trips and excursions
Velanovail4Sailing
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to hire a boat in Vilanova?
Not for a motorboat up to 5 metres and 15 hp, in daylight and near the coast: one company advertises them. Sailing boats and bigger RIBs need an ICC or Spanish licence, or a skipper (two companies).
How much does a boat cost in Vilanova i la Geltrú?
A no-licence motorboat, €120–250 a day; a RIB with licence, €250–650; a sailing boat, €400–1,500 depending on whether it is skippered. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Where can I go from Vilanova?
North past Sant Gervasi to the Garraf coves and Sitges, about 5 miles; south along the open beaches to Cubelles, Cunit and Calafell. Sandy anchorages, no islands.
How do I get there from Barcelona?
The R2 train from Sants or Passeig de Gràcia to Vilanova i la Geltrú, about 45 minutes, then a 15-minute walk to the harbour; by car, the C-32.
Are there boat trips in Vilanova?
Some scheduled cruises along the Garraf in summer from the harbour; more from Sitges. They are listed under the boat trips category.
Why is Vilanova a superyacht base?
Because its harbour has the deep water and the yard space the Barcelona marinas lack: refit sheds and cranes for boats over 40 m sit beside the fishing fleet, which is why the leisure pontoons feel quieter than Sitges.